US 466 – Creston

Creston

Along 229 in Creston.
North of Creston.
Current junction of 41 and 229
1948 USGS map showing the original alignment of US 466 passing through Creston.
1985 USGS map showing the 1962 realignment (in purple) of the Huer Huero Creek crossing and State 41 near Creston.

US 466 passed through Creston until 1959, when the route was realigned to Paso Robles. Creston was also effectively bypassed by State 41 when the Rocky Canyon Road alignment was abandoned in favor of the present route. Today, the town is located along State 229, a connector between 41 and 58.

Go West on US 466 to Atascadero

Go East on US 466 to Shandon

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