SR-55: Newport Blvd / Costa Mesa Freeway

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 Newport Blvd / Costa Mesa Freeway
Runs from about 1/2 mile south of SR-1 in Newport Beach to SR-91 near Orange

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State 55 formerly ran along Tustin Avenue and Newport Blvd before being routed onto the freeway. The southern end of the freeway was slowly extended closer and closer to State 1 and was planned to link to it. These plans were dropped due to heavy local opposition. It now ends about 1 1/2 miles north of State 1.

1970's proposal for the State 1 and State 55 Interchange (Pacific Coast Freeway and Newport Freeway).
1970’s proposal for the State 1 and State 55 Interchange (Pacific Coast Freeway and Newport Freeway).
Old alignment of Newport Ave at the Santa Fe Surf Line crossing. Note the R R crossing in red-dyed concrete.
Old alignment of Newport Ave at the Santa Fe Surf Line crossing. Note the R R crossing in red-dyed concrete.
Just north of the 405, looking northbound.
Just north of the 405, looking northbound.
55 North at the 22. Lots of greenout for control cities for the 55. It used to just read Riverside.
55 North at the 22. Lots of greenout for control cities for the 55. It used to just read Riverside.
View northbound approaching SR-91, with the toll lanes at .30
View northbound approaching SR-91, with the toll lanes at $2.30
Looking west down Hwy 91 from the 55n - 91w flyover.
Looking west down Hwy 91 from the 55n – 91w flyover.

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