US 99 – Lebec

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Cuddy Valley / Castac Valley

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Lebec
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1919 concrete at Peace Valley Road / Frazier Mountain Park Road intersection.
1919 concrete at Peace Valley Road / Frazier Mountain Park Road intersection.
At the location of the former Lebec Cafe / Hotel
At the location of the former Lebec Cafe / Hotel
Lebec Cafe
Lebec Cafe and Hotel
1965 signage with a removed US 99 shield. The I-5 shield was to the left and US 99 to the right.
1965 signage with a removed US 99 shield. The I-5 shield was to the left and US 99 to the right.
Section of Ridge Route paving within the site of the former Lebec Hotel/Gas Station.
Section of Ridge Route paving within the site of the former Lebec Hotel/Gas Station.
Lebec Road, former three-lane 1936 alignment of US 99.
Lebec Road, former three-lane 1936 alignment of US 99.
Postcard view from the 1950’s looking northerly along the US 99 expressway near the present-day onramp from the NB Lebec Rest Area.
1920 paving just north of Lebec.

The last alignment of US 99 follows current I-5. Lebec Road, which was the original alignment of the Ridge Route, was constructed in 1915. In 1936, it was bypassed by a three-lane alignment which roughly follows present-day I-5. In 1951, it was upgraded to a four-lane expressway. In 1966, the expressway was partially incorporated into I-5, with the 1951 concrete still in use in sections.

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