New Video – The Three Ridge Routes
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.
Old Alignment
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 …
New Video – Ridge Route Basics
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California, in conjunction with the Ridge Route Preservation Organization, has produced a video on the basics of the Ridge Route and some of the features that make the road unique. Learn about the curbs, rails, footprints of all types, tire tracks, and more that can be found on the …
New Video – Garvey Ave in Alhambra
Join the Historic Highway 99 Association of California and explore a section of Garvey Avenue, which was part of the first “freeway” in California.
Old US 80 and a lesson
Back in July 2017, I took a trip out east, partially following old US 80 east of El Cajon, CA. One of the goals was to take photos of a section I had passed countless times before but never stopped at. The section in question was near Flinn Springs. This old alignment was bypassed in …
