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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.
An original button copy sign was found in Ventura near an entrance to US 101 recently. Come check it out!
Heavy rain storms in late 2025 produced some interesting views along the 15 in the Mojave Desert. Normally dry, Ivanpah Lake and Roach Lake were filled, along with even Jean Lake further on. It was quite surreal seeing the 15 in this way.
I’ve posted a new episode of RoadTalk where I discuss the abandoned freeway stubs and unbuilt freeways in San Diego. Learn about the 157, 252, as well as that odd ramp at the 163 and 5 interchange.
We’re starting a new series called “RoadTalk with Michael Ballard” where we’ll talk about the highways and byways of Southern California. Other topics include the railroads, geology, and history. The first video in the series is on old US 91 where it merges with I-15 near Field Road. If you have a topic you’d like …
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