SR-30: Foothill Freeway / Highland Avenue

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Now Decommissioned and is Route 210 now.
Foothill Freeway
Ran from I-210 in San Dimas to I-10 at Redlands

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This highway was to be the eastern extension of the Foothill Freeway but was renumbered in 1998 as Route 210. Originally, State 30 ran from San Dimas / La Verne to Running Springs via current State 330.

Here is a sign of the construction from before the redesignation to Route 210.
Here is a sign of the construction from before the redesignation to Route 210.
State 30 signage still in place at Foothill Blvd and Highland Ave in La Verne
Present State 30 - Highland Avenue, near Highland.
Former State 30 – Highland Avenue at Acacia Ave
Temporary banner above State 30 shield at the present terminus of the eastern segment of the freeway. This is the only temporary banner in use in California.
Temporary banner above State 30 shield at the former terminus of the eastern segment of the freeway. This was the only temporary banner in use in California.
1967 sign at the former “temp” junction of Boulder Ave and Greenspot Rd, from before the freeway was completed through here. Signage was modified later.
Closeup of the 330 overlay, covering Route 30.
Former Route 30 bridge on Orange Ave between Highland and Redlands.
Former Route 30 bridge on Orange Ave between Highland and Redlands.
Closeup of the bridge sign. The “T” before the mileage indicates this was a temporary route.

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