SR-60: Pomona Freeway / Moreno Valley Freeway

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Pomona Freeway / Moreno Valley Freeway
Runs from the East LA Interchange (10/101/5/60) to I-10 at Beaumont

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The 60 freeway is one of the busier freeways in the Los Angeles area. It is also one of the main truck routes to the east and it shows it. At the west end of the 60, it joins with many of the major freeways in Los Angeles at the East Los Angeles Interchange. The eastern portion of the route, from the 71 east to the 10 was formerly US 60, though not all the present freeway was signed as such. The far eastern end of the 60, which formerly had three at-grade intersections, is getting upgraded to a full freeway. Only one at-grade intersection remains so far, at Jackrabbit Trail. The western end of the Pomona Freeway was also originally planned to be signed as State Route 26 from the 5 to possibly around the 710.

HOV lanes run from just east of I-605 in South El Monte to Redlands Blvd in Moreno Valley.

Westbound along SR-60 approaching the East Los Angeles Interchange. There is no direct connector from 60 west to 5 south. To get there, signs direct travelers to I-710 southbound.
Westbound along SR-60 approaching the East Los Angeles Interchange. There is no direct connector from 60 west to 5 south. To get there, signs direct travelers to I-710 southbound.
Original sign plans from 1960 showing State 26 signage instead of 60.
60 eastbound at the 605
View eastbound along the Pomona Freeway near Puente. The sign to the left marks an interchange that is was never built, Lemon Ave. Photo Courtesy - Caltrans
View eastbound along the Pomona Freeway near Puente. The sign to the left marks an interchange that took a bit longer to be built, Lemon Ave. Photo Courtesy – Caltrans
From the Box Spring Mountains, southeast of Riverside, the large flyover ramps at the 215/60/91 interchange are very much apparent.
From the Box Spring Mountains, southeast of Riverside, the large flyover ramps at the 215/60/91 interchange are very much apparent.
At the east 215 junction, both US 60 and US 395 are visible, note the shield outline behind the 215 shield. The 60 shield is covered by a larger panel.
At the east 215 junction, both US 60 and US 395 are visible, note the shield outline behind the 215 shield. The 60 shield is covered by a larger panel.
Section of Hwy 60 through the Badlands near Beaumont. Just east of here, Hwy 60 becomes an expressway.
Section of Hwy 60 through the Badlands near Beaumont. Just east of here, Hwy 60 becomes an expressway.
Expressway section of Hwy 60 just west of its end at the 10.
Expressway section of Hwy 60 just west of its end at the 10.
Signage on I-10 at the east end of the 60. Note the US shield sticking out from under the State 60 shield.
Signage on I-10 at the east end of the 60. Note the US shield sticking out from under the State 60 shield.

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