Virtual Tour of US 99

[Location Map]

[US 99] - Piru Gorge : Beneath Pyramid Lake


Looking South along US 99. The construction work is for the widening of the highway. Taken about 1950. Photo Courtesy - Caltrans.

This segment of US 99 completed in October 29, 1933. In 1951, this section of highway was widened from three lanes to four lanes. Many bridges once existed here. Some of them may still exist. In 1968, this segment of highway was bypassed and in 1972, it was submerged.

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