Where on 99? #4

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This section of 15′ concrete was bypassed pretty early in the history of 99. It is located within Region 3. Where was this photo taken? Use the form below the photo to submit your entry. Answer for #3: The photo showed the former North Burbank Underpass in Burbank, California.

Calexico Signs Posted!

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Today was a great day and a big day for the Historic Highway 99 Association of California. Today we completed our first project, replacing the Historic Route signs at the south end of US 99 in Calexico, California. We met the sign crew in Calexico at 1st St and Heffernan Ave at 7:45 am on … Read more

Where on 99? #3

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Today’s photo comes to us from Region 4. This section of old US 99 was constructed in 1942 and bypassed in 1960. In 2014, it was removed. Where was this photo taken? Use the comment section to post your answer. Person who gets the correct answer first wins a free one-year membership! Answer for #2: … Read more

Ridge Route Alternate Presentation

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On Tuesday, April 6 at 6pm, Michael Ballard will be giving a presentation via Zoom on the Ridge Route Alternate section of US 99 during our regular monthly meeting. It will cover the history of the roadway from its original construction through to its replacement by I-5 from Castaic to Tejon Pass. The presentation will … Read more

Signs have arrived!

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Our signs for our Calexico project (04IMP21001) have finally arrived! These signs were made by Zumar Industries in Santa Fe Springs, CA. We are quite pleased with how they turned out. We anticipate these to be installed in Calexico in the next month. More signs will be ordered as other projects move forward. This wouldn’t … Read more