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CA 111:
On CA-111, there is an expressway section from the north end of Palm Springs at Tramway Road to I-10.
CA 111 is or is planned to be an expressway from CA 98 to Brawley. The segment from CA 98 to I-8 is planned to be upgraded to a freeway by 2012.
History:
| Date |
Activity |
| Late 2000 |
Construction began on the I-8 to Worthington Rd segment |
| October 2001 |
Construction began on the Worthington Rd to Keystone Rd segment |
| September 23, 2002 |
I-8 to Worthington Rd segment complete |
| Late Fall 2002 |
Construction began on the Keystone Rd to CA 78 segment |
| February 26, 2003 |
EIS for the Brawley Bypass approved |
| May 2003 |
Worthington Rd to Keystone Rd segment complete |
| January 31, 2004 |
Construction began on the Best Rd to CA 78 segment |
| Fall 2004 |
Keystone Rd to Best Rd segment scheduled to be complete |
| Late 2004 |
Construction will be complete on the Best Rd to CA 78 segment and work will begin on the actual Brawley Bypass |
| 2007 |
Brawley Bypass, connecting to the CA 86 expressway north of town, scheduled to be complete |
Junction Log:
| Junction |
Type of Access |
| Worthington Rd |
signal |
| Aten Rd |
signal |
Map:
CA 115:
Plans call for CA 115 to be an expressway from a junction with I-8 at CA 7 to the CA 78 junction to be completed by 2020.
CA 120:
CA 120 is planned to be a Super-2 expressway from CA 99 to 7 miles east of CA 99. An Oakdale Bypass is also planned to be built as a Super-2 expressway. The EIS has been prepared for this bypass.
CA 125:
An 8-mile extension of the CA 125 freeway to the north, extending from CA 52 to Poway Rd at Espola Rd, is planned to be built as an expressway. This is to be completed by 2015.
CA 132:
CA 132 is an expressway - mixed 4-lanes and two lanes - from I-580 to CA 33. From CA 33 to the San Joaquin river bridge, it is a conventional road. From the San Joaquin River Bridge to CA 99, it is slated to be upgraded to a freeway. Construction will start in 2006 or 2007.
CA 135:
CA 135 is an expressway in Orcutt. It also also an expressway for a few miles south of its junction with CA 1.
CA 138:
A new CA 138 expressway is planned to be built between I-5 and CA 14. There are also plans to build a 4-lane expressway or a freeway bypass of Palmdale.
CA 149:
CA 149 is planned to be upgraded to an expressway, connecting the CA 70 freeway to the CA 99 expressway.
History:
| Date |
Activity |
| 1991 |
Planning began |
| 2002 |
Preliminary engineering done |
| Spring 2003 |
EIS approved |
| Late 2003 |
ROW acquired |
CA 152:
CA 152 is an expressway from Pachecho Pass to CA 99. It is planned to be extended west to the US 101 freeway.
CA 154:
Some parts of the highway are Super-2 expressway.
CA 156:
CA 156 is planned to be an expressway connecting the CA 156 freeway at Castroville to the US 101 expressway at Prunedale. After a multiplex along the US 101 expressway, the CA 156 expressway will turn east at San Juan Bautista to Hollister. Then, it will go north to meet up with the CA 152 expressway at the San Benito / Santa Clara county line.
CA 160 - Freeport Blvd:
Freeport Blvd is an expressway in southern Sacramento, between Blair Ave and Pocket Rd / Meadowview Rd.
CA 168:
A 3-mile expressway extends from the eastern end of the CA 168 freeway at Clovis. This is eventually going to be a freeway.
CA 180:
There is currently a CA 180 freeway under construction east of Fresno. At the east end of that freeway, a Super-2 expressway is planned to extend 6.6 miles east. An expressway is also planned from I-5 to Fresno.
CA 198:
CA 198 is an expressway from CA 41 in Lemoore to CA 43 in Hanford. The expressway will be extended eastward to CA 99, with construction starting in Summer 2005.
CA 238 (Cancelled):
CA 238 was planned to be upgraded to an expressway from I-580 to a few miles south. This was canceled in January 2002.
CA 255:
CA 255 is a Super-2 expressway from US 101 in Eureka across Arcata Bay.
CA 267:
The Truckee Bypass is a Super-2 expressway. It is planned to be 4-laned by 2020.
History:
| Date |
Activity |
| late October 2002 |
completed |
CA 283:
CA 283, the shortest state route in California, is a 2-lane expressway. It starts at US 101 at Scotia and runs 0.6 miles, including a bridge over the Eel River, to Rio Dell. This used to be part of US 101.
US 395:
US 395 is eventually slated to be an expressway from the San Bernardino / Kern county line to Nevada with the exception of an extremely scenic and environmentally sensitive area by Mono Lake.
Summary:
| Segment |
Status |
| San Bernardino / Kern county line to 15 miles south of CA 14 |
Expressway planned for completion before 2020. |
| 15 miles south of CA 14 to CA 14 |
This is currently a Super-2 expressway. It will be upgraded to a 4-lane expressway before 2020. |
| CA 14 to 4 miles south of Olancha |
Complete |
| 4 miles south of Olancha to 4 miles north of Cartago |
Expressway planned for completion before 2020. Map: Click here |
| 4 miles north of Cartago to Lone Pine |
Complete |
| Lone Pine Bypass |
An expressway bypass of downtown Lone Pine is planned for after 2020. |
| Lone Pine to Independence |
Construction will begin on the upgrade to expressway in December 2005. Completion is scheduled for January 2008. |
| Independence Bypass |
Construction will begin in November 2006, with completion scheduled for October 2008. |
| Independence to 6.8 miles south of Big Pine |
Construction will begin in January 2006, with completion scheduled for July 2008. |
| 6.8 miles south of Big Pine to Big Pine |
Construction will begin in 2001 or 2002. |
| Big Pine Bypass |
The expressway bypass will be built after 2020. |
| Big Pine to Bishop |
This is currently a 4-lane highway. It will be upgraded to an expressway before 2020. |
| Bishop Bypass |
The expressway bypass will be built after 2020. |
| Bishop to Inyo / Mono county line |
This is currently a 4-lane highway. It will be upgraded to an expressway before 2020. |
| Inyo / Mono county line to Sherman Summit (7.5 miles) |
Complete |
| Sherman Summit to Rush Creek (7 miles south of Lee Vining) |
This is currently a 4-lane highway. It will be upgraded to an expressway before 2020. |
| Lee Vining Bypass |
The expressway bypass will be built after 2020 |
| Lee Vining to 3 miles north of Lee Vining |
No expressway is ever planned here, as this is a popular scenic route. |
| 3 miles north of Lee Vining to California / Nevada state line |
Expressway to be built after 2020. |
Junction Log:
| Junction |
Type of Access |
| CA 178 |
diamond |
CA 905 - Otay Mesa Road:
CA 905 is a freeway from I-5 to I-805. From I-805 to the Mexico border, it is an expressway.
Sources:
James Lin, CalTrans, Joe Rouse, Antelope Valley Press, Bakersfield Californian, Imperial Valley New, Mayer Samuels
Last Updated: 12/26/05
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