Did you know that three roads have held the title of “Ridge Route” between Los Angeles and Bakersfield? Check out this video which shows where you can see all three at the same time.
Category Archives: Highways
New US 99 Video!
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has posted a new video for the highway’s centennial discussing the history of the highway, what happened to it, and what replaced it. They also discuss how you can learn more about the road and the adventures you may find along the road. Come check it out!
Old US 60 in eastern Moreno Valley
A short section of original US 60 can be found east of the intersection of Allesandro Blvd and Gilman Springs Road in the eastern Moreno Valley. This section of US 60 was bypassed by the current alignment, now State Route 60, in 1936. Gilman Springs Road, at that time, became State Route 79, which was rerouted onto Lamb Canyon Road to the east in 1963.
It is not known exactly when this section of concrete roadway was built but, judging by the records of other sections in the vicinity, it is likely that it was built around 1917. Gilman Springs road was realigned here, bypassing this short stretch, sometime in the late 1930’s or early 1940’s.
New Video – Indio Overhead Bridge
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has posted their latest episode of History along US 99. This time, they talk about the Indio Overhead, a grade separation from 1936 and 1956 in Indio, California.
New Video – Old Button Copy sign in Ventura, CA
An original button copy sign was found in Ventura near an entrance to US 101 recently. Come check it out!