The Historic Highway 99 Association of California just got its first newspaper article. Come check it out!
Desert Review – E-Edition of April 13, 2021 – Page A2 (second page)
Historic Highway 99 Association installs new signs, seeks to promote economic development
Today’s featured image is a video. This was taken just a few days ago on the Old Ridge Route near Swede’s Cut. A rockfall in January 2021 has partially blocked the roadway with more material coming down in the near future. The rock, located in the Ridge Route member of the Ridge Basin Group, isn’t all that stable. Landslides still plague I-5 despite more modern construction methods.
For additional information check out the
Ridge Route Preservation Organization
Today, the Historic Highway 99 Association of California with the City of Calexico, posted new Historic Route signs at the south end of old US 99. Come see the photos!
Curious about those sirens around Los Angeles? This person mapped them all and has information about each one as well.
I will be starting a monthly presentation series via Zoom starting next month. The first presentation, through the Historic Highway 99 Association of California, will be on the Ridge Route Alternate section of old US 99 north of Los Angeles. Future presentations haven’t been decided yet. I’m looking to you for suggestions. What topics, specific or general, would you like me to cover? Topics can range from bicycling, motorcycling, geology, highways, railroads, and more. Preferably it would be some topic that is related to what this site covers. I’m open to suggestions! What do you think? Use the comment section or send me a message!
For reference, these presentations will range from 30 minutes to an hour, with time for questions after. They will also be toward the beginning of the month.