SR-241: Foothill Transportation Corridor (Toll)

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Foothill Transportation Corridor (TOLL)
Runs from Oso Parkway near Rancho Santa Margarita to SR-91 in Santa Ana Canyon

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State 241 is one of the three toll freeways in the Orange County area. It was opened in segments from 1995 to 1998. Future plans call for an extension to I-5 south of San Clemente but these are very controversial. Los Patrones Parkway, from Oso Parkway to Cow Camp Road serves as a temporary extension of the freeway, not signed as State 241 though. This freeway, if complete, would only serve developments to the east of I-5. It would not effectively serve as an alternate to the 5 as it does not reconnect and heads a very different direction at the north end.

Northbound view between 261 and the Windy Ridge Tollbooths.
Northbound view between 261 and the Windy Ridge Tollbooths.
View northbound in the Santa Ana Mountains.
View northbound in the Santa Ana Mountains.
Southbound south of 261. Due to budget constraints, only half the roadway was built. The area to the right is graded for the future southbound lanes.
Southbound south of 261. Due to budget constraints, only half the roadway was built. The area to the right is graded for the future southbound lanes.
SPUI (Single Point Urban Interchange) at Alton Parkway. The freeway is six lanes with room for additional lanes in the median here.
SPUI (Single Point Urban Interchange) at Alton Parkway. The freeway is six lanes with room for additional lanes in the median here.
Mainline toll plaza near Portola Pkwy
Mainline toll plaza near Portola Pkwy

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