East Los Angeles Interchange Signage

In 1958, when the East Los Angeles Interchange started to be built, the routes that were planned to go through it were a little different that what is there today. I-10 was originally to be State 26 and I-5 was a part of US 99. US 101 remained the same. State 60 was to be …

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From the Archives – 1956

Looking south toward Mission Bay. Courtesy – Caltrans

The first section of the San Diego Freeway in San Diego (US 101 at the time) to be constructed was the Mission Bay Bypass in 1954. Elements of this construction can still be seen today, such as some older curbing at the intersection of Damon Ave and Santa Fe St. North and south of this small section of freeway, it was still a narrower four-lane roadway with some expressway sections. Between 1966 (north) and 1969 (south), the adjacent sections were constructed, completing I-5 in the City of San Diego.

US 99 Tour Extension

It has taken a while, but I have finally extended my Virtual Tour of US 99, again. This extension adds another 40 miles to the tour, bringing the northern terminus to just south of Tulare, California. A friend of mine helped getting some of the photos as well. In time, I will extend the tour …

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Highway Videos

A friend of mine has been posting some really good videos on roadways throughout Southern California and Arizona. I highly recommend them as they offer an opportunity to travel some of the roads without leaving the comfort of your home during this time. Roads such as US 66 across the Mojave Desert, I-10 from Los Angeles to Phoenix, I-8 across the Imperial Valley, and more are covered. Check it out!

Forgotton Hwy

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5_CsGFLl-Iyf79dKw6VSA

Views From The Ridge Route

In December 2019 and January 2020, I had the chance to take a couple of trips over the Ridge Route. Once this current situation is over, I fully intend to get back up there for a multitude of reasons. As I cannot get up there at present and we’re all still on some form of …

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