California Highways

From Route 97 in Weed northwesterly to Route 5 at North Weed Interchange.

In 1965, Chapter 1402 defined Route 265 as “Route 97 in Weed northwesterly to Route 5 at North Weed Interchange.”

This is an original routing for Route 99. I-5 is a freeway bypass. This was part of the original LRN 3, defined in 1909.

Overall statistics for Route 265:

• Total Length (1995): 0.5 miles
• Average Daily Traffic (1992): 2,150.
• Milage Classification: Rural: 0.5; Sm. Urban: 0; Urbanized: 0.
• Previous Federal Aid Milage: FAP: 0.5 mi.
• Functional Classification: Minor Arterial: 0.5 mi.
• Counties Traversed: Siskiyou.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 265 as “[LRN 60] near Malibu Beach to [LRN 4] south of San Fernando”. This was the proposed "Malibu Canyon" freeway, Route 64, that after running as the "Whitnall" Freeway across Chase, turned and ran across the Santa Monica Mountains along Malibu Canyon Road to meet Route 1.

From the Nevada state line easterly of Oasis to the Nevada state line northerly of Oasis.

In 1965, Chapter 1875 defined Route 266 as “Route 168 near Oasis to the Nevada state line via Mono county road 101.”

In 1984, Chapter 409 relaxed the definition: “Route 168 near Oasis to the Nevada state line via Mono county road 101.”

In 1986, Chapter 928 extended the route with a transfer from Route 168: “Route 168 near The Nevada state line easterly of Oasis to the Nevada state line northerly of Oasis.”

Note that Route 266 continues into Nevada as NV 266. The NV 266 numbering in Nevada dates back to Nevada's state route renumbering (around 1976 or so) but before the portion between the stateline/NV 264 and the Route 168/Route 266 junction was transferred from Route 168 to Route 266. The portion that was once Route 168 continues north as NV 264. The NV 266 portion is former NV 3; NV 264 is former NV 3A.

The portion from Oasis to Southern Nevada was part of LRN 63, defined in 1933.

[SHC 263.7] From the Nevada state line easterly of Oasis to Route 168 at Oasis.

• California @ AARoads: California 266

Overall statistics for Route 266:

• Total Length (1995): 12 miles
• Average Daily Traffic (1992): 70 to 110.
• Milage Classification: Rural: 12; Sm. Urban: 0; Urbanized: 0.
• Previous Federal Aid Milage: FAP: 4 mi; FAU: 8 mi.
• Functional Classification: Minor Arterial: 4.3 mi; Collector: 7.4 mi.
• Counties Traversed: Mono.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 266 as “[LRN 9] near Sunland to [LRN 58], including a connection to [LRN 61] north of La Canada”. This route includes portions of Route 118 (from Route 118 to Route 249, unconstr.); Route 249 (from Route 118 to Route 14, unconst.); and Route 122 (from Route 14 to Route 58, unconst.).

From Route 80 near Truckee to Route 28 near Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe via Northshore Boulevard.

In 1965, Chapter 1425 defined Route 267 as “Route 80 near Truckee to Route 28 near Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe via Northshore Boulevard.”

This routing was first defined post 1963.

A bypass for Route 267 in Truckee has been constructed to get all the Tahoe-bound traffic out of central Truckee. The Route 89 portion of the alignment is short; most of the bypass is for Route 267. The bypass includes a long viaduct across the Truckee River, which is visible as you come off the hill near the Central Truckee exit. This bypass is a 2 lane expressway with sufficient right of way to expand it to 4 lanes when needed. From the old interchange, the east and west bound on ramp will remain to provide the town with direct highway access.

In Truckee is the "Truckee Round House Historic Plaque", named by Senate Concurrent Resolution 76, Chapter 106, in 1992. The Truckee Roundhouse Historical Plaque marks the location of the Central Pacific Railroad roundhouse maintenance facility from 1868 to 1942.

The Route 267 bypass in Truckee is named the "CHP Officer Glenn Carlson Memorial Bypass". California Highway Patrol Officer Glenn Carlson died in the line of duty at 33 years of age during a traffic stop near the foot of Donner Summit on November 15, 1963. He had stopped a trio of men after learning that the license plates on their car were stolen, but not knowing that the three men had robbed a bank in Sacramento and were making their escape. He was fatally shot as he stepped out of his patrol unit by one of the men enabling the fugitives to temporarily escape. All three men were ultimately arrested, prosecuted, and convicted for their crimes. Officer Carlson's death was the catalyst for then California Highway Patrol Commissioner Brad Crittenden to seek additional officers, and within two years of Officer Carlson's death, the number of uniformed officers was doubled. Named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 138, Chapter 95, July 12, 2000.

[SHC 164.19] Entire route.

Overall statistics for Route 267:

• Total Length (1995): 13 miles
• Average Daily Traffic (1992): 6,700 to 12,500
• Milage Classification: Rural: 13; Sm. Urban: 0; Urbanized: 0.
• Previous Federal Aid Milage: FAP: 13 mi.
• Functional Classification: Minor Arterial: 10 mi; Collector: 3 mi.
• Counties Traversed: Nevada, Placer.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 267 as “[LRN 59] to [LRN 266] near the San Bernardino county line”. This is proposed Route 48 from the Route 14/Route 138 junction to Route 122 near the San Bernardino County Line.

The 1963 map also shows LRN 267 as applying to the portion of Route 138 between I-5 and Route 14. That segment was LRN 59. Evidently, the straight-line segment would have become LRN 267 upon the completion of a new routing for LRN 59 to the S directly into Palmdale.

No current routing.

In 1965, Chapter 1769 defined Route 268 as “Route 27 to Route 405, via Mulholland Drive. The commission may allocate from the State Highway Fund the necessary funds for acquisition of right of way and construction of all or any portion of said route when the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles have entered into a cooperative agreement with the department wherein said city and said county each agree to pay at least fifteen percent (15%) of the cost of such acquisition and construction and said city furnishes the State of California without charge plans for said construction, which plans shall be subject to the approval of the department.”

In 1970, Chapter 1473 deleted this route.

This routing was first defined post 1963.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 268 as “[LRN 59] to [LRN 43]”. This is present-day Route 18 between Route 138 and I-15.

From Route 33 at Avenal to Route 145 near Five Points.

In 1972, Chapter 748 defined Route 269 as “Route 33 at Avenal to Route 145 near Five Points.”

This routing was first defined post 1963.

The portion of Route 269 from Route 198 to the City of Five Points in Fresno County is named the "Officer John Palacios Memorial Highway". This segment was named in memory of Officer John Palacios, who faithfully served the residents of the City of Huron in Fresno County as an officer of the Huron Police Department. Officer Palacios died in the line of duty at 21 years of age on June 13, 1976, when he was assisting the California Highway Patrol with a traffic accident on Route 269 in Huron, California, when he was struck and killed by a drunk driver. Named by Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 14, Resolution Chapter 92, on 7/12/2007.

Overall statistics for Route 269:

• Total Length (1995): 30 miles
• Average Daily Traffic (1992): 1,200 to 5,100.
• Milage Classification: Rural: 24; Sm. Urban: 6; Urbanized: 0.
• Previous Federal Aid Milage: FAP: 30 mi.
• Functional Classification: Minor Arterial: 30 mi.
• Counties Traversed: Kings, Fresno.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 269 as “[LRN 61] to [LRN 23] south of Palmdale.” This was Route 196 between 1964 and 1965, and is currently Angeles Forest Highway, Los Angeles County Route N3, from Route 2 to Route 14 south of Palmdale. .

From Route 395 south of Bridgeport to Bodie State Historic Park.

In 1970, Chapter 1473 defined Route 270 as “Route 395 south of Bridgeport to Bodie State Historic Park.” The portion to 3 miles east of the unconstructed portion is the responsibility of Beaches and Parks.

Overall statistics for Route 270:

• Total Length (1995): 10 miles traversable; 3 miles unconstructed (near Bodie)
• Average Daily Traffic (1992): 350.
• Milage Classification: Rural: 13; Sm. Urban: 0; Urbanized: 0.
• Previous Federal Aid Milage: FAS: 10 mi.
• Functional Classification: Collector: 10 mi.
• Counties Traversed: Mono.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 270 as “Terminal Island to [LRN 173]”. This was the proposed "Industrial" Freeway, Route 47 from Terminal Island to I-10.

From Route 101 near Cummings to Route 101 near the Humboldt-Mendocino county line.

In 1970, Chapter 1473 defined Route 271 as “Route 101 near Cummings to Route 101 near the Humboldt-Mendocino county line.” This is a former segment of Route 101 that has been replaced by freeway. The known constructed segments are as follows; there is no cosignage between the segments:

1. From US 101 in Cummings to Route 1 in Leggett near the Route 1/US 101 junction

2. From US 101 about 1000 feet north of the Combs Road interchange (about 2 miles south of Piercy) to US 101 in Cooks Valley passing through Piercy and Andersonia

This was previously signed as part of US 101; it was LRN 1, defined in 1909.

Overall statistics for Route 271:

• Total Length (1995): 15 miles
• Average Daily Traffic (1992): 90 to 980.
• Milage Classification: Rural: 15; Sm. Urban: 0; Urbanized: 0.
• Previous Federal Aid Milage: None.
• Functional Classification: Rural Minor Collector/Local Road: 15 mi.
• Counties Traversed: Mendocino, Humboldt.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 271 as “a connection between [LRN 170] to [LRN 168] near Pico Rivera”. This is present-day Route 164 from I-605 to Route 19 near Pico Rivera.

This number is not assigned to a post-1964 route.

In 1959, Chapter 1062 defined LRN 272 as “[LRN 19] near the City of Industry to [LRN 26] near Pomona”.

In 1961, Chapter 1146 changed the terminus: “…to [LRN 26] near Pomona [LRN 240]”.

This is present-day Route 57 from Route 60 near the City of Industry to Route 71 at the Kellogg Interchange (I-10/Route 57/Route 71) interchange near Pomona.