Historical Tour of old US 99

- Golden State Avenue - Garces Circle : Business CA 99 - Bakersfield

Chester Avenue Overcrossing. Built in 1957 to alleviate the traffic problem at Garces Circle. The statue of Garces had to be moved to accommodate the bridge. It now sits on the south side of the circle.
 
 
Overhead sign at the Chester Avenue Overcrossing. Older sign. Mid-60's.

Closeup of overhead at Garces Circle

At Garces Circle, the old and new alignments of US 99 crossed each other.

Go North on US 99

Go South on US 99 to Los Angeles

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