Arroyo Seco Parkway / Harbor Freeway / Gaffey Street
Runs from the 10 to Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena and from the 47 south along Gaffey Street to 9th Street in San Pedro

Related Links:

• Arroyo Seco Parkway Walkway in Elysian Park

Highway Videos by Forgotten Hwy:

• Glenarm St (Pasadena) to 6th St (Los Angeles) (SB)

The Arroyo Seco Parkway was officially opened on December 30, 1940 and ran as freeway from the Los Angeles River to Glenarm Street in Pasadena. Other segments between Los Angeles and Pasadena opened earlier in 1940. In 1944, it was extended south into downtown Los Angeles, ending just north of Sunset Blvd. In 1952, it was further extended through the Four Level Interchange, connecting with the Harbor Freeway. Between 1954 and 2010, the section from the Four Level Interchange to Pasadena was known as the Pasadena Freeway.

The segment of the Arroyo Seco Parkway from the Los Angeles River Bridge south to the Hill Street SB offramp was widened to five lanes. These photos were taken of the old four-lane configuration from the Park Row bridge.

Typical exits and exit signs on the Arroyo Seco Parkway: Order is South to North

The Arroyo Seco Parkway has been designated as historic :