California 128


In Boonville, we find this California 128 reassurance shield along westbound after the California 253 intersection. Photo taken 07/05/13.

California 128 begins at its junction with California 1 near Albion, follows the Navarro River inland southeast toward Philo and Boonville through Anderson Valley, and joins southbound U.S. 101 at Cloverdale. U.S. 101 and California 128 share a freeway alignment from Cloverdale south to Geyserville, with California 128 departing the freeway at the junction with Sonoma County C-1. From there, California 128 continues southeast to meet California 29 at Calistoga. From Calistoga, California 29 and 128 together serve the northern half of Napa Valley, and California 128 heads east on its own at Rutherford, south of St. Helena. Skirting the south shore of Lake Berryessa, California 128 ends at its junction with Interstate 505 in Winters. Legislatively, California 128 is planned to be extended from Interstate 505 in Winters east to a point along Interstate 80 between Davis and West Sacramento in Yolo County.

Business Route

California 128 Business in Cloverdale begins at the intersection of California 128 and Cloverdale Boulevard north of downtown Cloverdale. The business route, entirely concurrent with and signed alongside U.S. 101 Business, follows Cloverdale Boulevard southeast through downtown Cloverdale, rejoining with California 128 and U.S. 101 at Exit 519 south of town. The business route was established in April 1994 when the Cloverdale bypass was completed. Prior to that, the business route was the mainline of both U.S. 101 and California 128.

California 128 east
We currently have no coverage of California 128 east between California 1 (Shoreline Highway) and Boonville. Check back again later for updates.
Leaving the community of Boonville, eastbound California 128 approaches California 253. Turn left for California 253 east to Ukiah, or proceed ahead for California 128 southeast to Cloverdale and U.S. 101. Photo taken 07/05/13.
A set of trailblazers for California 128 and California 253 is posted prior to the intersection between the two state routes. After this intersection, California 128 leaves Boonville and proceeds 27 miles to Cloverdale. Photo taken 07/05/13.
Eastbound California 128 meets California 253 east at this intersection. Photo taken 07/05/13.
California 128 offers a pastoral setting as it proceeds through the southeastern end of the Anderson Valley. Photo taken 07/05/13.

Approximately one-quarter mile southeast of the California 253 intersection, eastbound California 128 proceeds through pastoral Anderson Valley and crosses Robinson Creek. A mileage sign provides the distance to Yorkville (ten miles), the U.S. 101 interchange (25 miles), and Cloverdale (26 miles). Photos taken 07/05/13.
Eastbound California 128 exits Anderson Valley and enters Yorkville Highlands, which is a special growing region for grapes, as compared to the Anderson Valley to the northwest (from Boonville northwest toward the redwood forests and coast) and Alexander Valley southeast of here (between Cloverdale and Healdsburg on the U.S. 101 corridor). Photos taken 07/05/13.
Turnouts are posted along the route to allow slower traffic to pull off the highway and allow faster traffic to pass. California 128 meets Fish Rock Road and Hibbard Road along the way. Photos taken 07/05/13.
Another mileage sign points the way to Yorkville (two miles), U.S. 101 (17 miles), and San Francisco (via U.S. 101 south, 98 miles). Photos taken 07/05/13.
California 128 east approaches and enters the unincorporated community of Yorkville. Vineyards continue to line the highway, along with oak-filled hills. Photos taken 07/05/13.
Continuing southeast, California 128 leaves Yorkville and continues through rolling hills on its way toward Cloverdale. Another mileage sign is posted to provide the distance to U.S. 101 (ten miles), Cloverdale (11 miles), and San Francisco (90 miles). Photos taken 07/05/13.
Burning is typically suspended during the dry summer months. In the wet, winter months, burn permits are issued to allow destruction of dead or dying wood in agricultural areas. Photo taken 07/05/13.
Continuing southeast, after the Mountain House Road intersection, California 128 proceeds through rural area near the Mendocino-Sonoma County Line. Photo taken 07/05/13.
This section of California 128 (northwest of Cloverdale) is rural, with ranches and forested areas along the route. Photo taken 07/05/13.
California 128 endures some sharp curves as the highway descends from the Yorkville Highlands into the Alexander Valley and approaches the city of Cloverdale. Photos taken 07/05/13.
Scenic California 128 nears Cloverdale. Photo taken 07/05/13.
Eastbound California 128 approaches U.S. 101 Business northwest of the city of Cloverdale. Turn south on U.S. 101 Business and California 128 Business to downtown Cloverdale. Oddly, California 128 Business is not signed along westbound California 128. Photo taken 07/05/13.
Turn left to follow California 128 east to the U.S. 101 freeway; turn right to follow the business route into downtown Cloverdale. The city of Cloverdale, the northernmost city in Sonoma County, was incorporated on February 28, 1872, and it had a population of 8,618 as of the 2010 Census. Photo taken 07/05/13.
California 128 east and U.S. 101 Business north
U.S. 101 Business north and California 128 east travel northeast toward the U.S. 101 freeway. Photo taken 05/26/06.
Eastbound California 128 approaches U.S. 101. Turn north on U.S. 101 to Ukiah and south on U.S. 101 to Santa Rosa. California 128 merges onto U.S. 101 south. Photo taken 05/26/06.
After passing under U.S. 101, turn left to U.S. 101 north to Ukiah. Photo taken 05/26/06.
California 128 east and U.S. 101 south
For U.S. 101 south and California 128 east from Cloverdale to Geyserville, please see the U.S. 101 page.
California 128 east
We currently have no coverage of California 128 east between Geyserville and Calistoga. Check back again later for updates.
California 29 south and California 128 east
For California 29 south and California 128 east from Calistoga to Rutherford, please see the California 29 south page.
California 128 east
Leaving California 29, eastbound California 128 continues through Rutherford toward Lake Berryessa and Winters. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Vineyards and wineries are located along California 128 as the state highway crosses the Napa Valley. Photo taken 07/07/07.
California 128 crosses Hopper Slough on this 1921 bridge. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Soon thereafter, California 128 crosses the Napa River on this 1981 bridge. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Orchards and vineyards line both sides of California 128 in Napa Valley. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Through Napa Valley, California 128 has a few more twists and turns than California 29 does. Here is one of the few straight stretches. It only gets worse after leaving the valley. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Approaching Conn Road, eastbound California 128 makes an abrupt turn north to avoid Caymus Vineyards. Photo taken 07/07/07.
This California 128 east reassurance shield is posted shortly thereafter. Photo taken 07/07/07.
A bank of oleander lines the right side of eastbound California 128 as we pass by another vineyard. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Rounding a bend and turning northeast, the eastern edge of Napa Valley becomes visible along eastbound California 128. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound California 128 approaches Silverado Trail. Turn left to follow Silverado Trail northwest to Calistoga or right (south) to the city of Napa. Briefly, California 128 east and Silverado Trail share alignment. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Ahead, California 128 turns off Silverado Trail onto Sage Canyon Road to resume its journey east toward Conn Dam (Hennessey Lake), Lake Berryessa, and Winters. Photo taken 07/07/07.
This California 128 east shield is posted along Sage Canyon Road after the intersection with Silverado Trail. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Trees create a tunneling effect along California 128/Sage Canyon Road. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Continuing east, California 128/Sage Canyon Road skirts the southern edge of Hennessey Lake, which is held back by Conn Dam and supplies drinking water to the city of Napa. Photos taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound California 128/Sage Canyon Road meets Chiles-Pope Valley Road. Turn left here to Pope Valley (12 miles) and Butts Canyon. Aim right for the continuation of California 128 east to Winters. Photo taken 07/07/07.
California 128 continues east through the rugged terrain that dominates the landscape between Napa Valley and the Sacramento Valley (Central Valley). Photos taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound California 128 approaches Lower Chiles Road north to Pope Valley. Turn right to follow California 128 east to Lake Berryessa and Winters. Look for the Nichelini Winery vineyards on the left side of the state route. Photo taken 07/07/07.
This California 128 reassurance shield is posted after the Lower Chiles Road intersection. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Continuing east, California 128/Sage Canyon Road passes through some vineyards and large tracts of open space between Lower Chiles Road and Berryessa-Knoxville Road. Photos taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound California 128/Sage Canyon Road approaches Berryessa-Knoxville Road north to the west shore of Lake Berryessa and the site of Knoxville. The road turns northwest past the old Homestake-McLaughlin Mine near the northern tip of Napa County, then becomes Morgan Valley Road upon crossing into Lake County en route to Lower Lake. Photo taken 07/07/07.
This California 128 east reassurance shield is posted at the intersection Berryessa-Knoxville Road. After this intersection, California 128 changes names from Sage Canyon Road to Capell Valley Road. Photo taken 07/07/07.
California 128/Capell Valley Road crosses Sage Creek on this 1945 bridge. Photo taken 07/07/07.
After the Steele Canyon Road turnoff, eastbound California 128/Capell Valley Road approaches California 121/Monticello Road south to Napa. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Turn left to follow California 128 east to Winters or turn right to follow California 121/Monticello Road south to Napa. This intersection marks the northern terminus of California 121. Photo taken 07/07/07.
This California 128 east reassurance shield is mostly obscured by nearby plants. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Continuing east, California 128 passes through the Vaca Mountains, which brings more rugged terrain until the southeastern corner of Lake Berryessa comes into view on the left (north) side of the state route. Near the dam, California 128 was carved out of the side of the mountain, so sheer cliffs dominate the south side of the highway. After passing by the dam, California 128 leaves Napa County and enters Solano County. California 128 now follows Putah Creek east toward Winters. Photos taken 07/07/07.
California 128 only nips the northwestern corner of Solano County. The state route then crosses Putah Creek on this 1954 bridge (note the old bridge railing used here). Putah Creek serves as the Solano-Yolo County line, so California 128 now enters Yolo County. Photos taken 07/07/07.
Continuing east, California 128 gradually descends into the Central Valley alongside Putah Creek. The state route emerges from the rugged terrain of the Vaca Mountains at Pleasants Valley Road. Use Pleasants Valley Road south to Interstate 80 Exit 51A. Photos taken 07/07/07.
This California 128 east reassurance shield is posted after the Pleasants Valley Road intersection. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound California 128/Grant Avenue enters the city of Winters (el. 131 feet; incorporated on February 9, 1898; population of 6,125 as of 2000 Census; and size of 2.75 square miles). Photo taken 07/07/07.
Turn right on Main Street (east) to follow old California 128 into historic downtown Winters. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound California 128/Grant Avenue meets Railroad Avenue (Road 89) in Winters. Prior to the completion of the Interstate 505 freeway, Railroad Avenue served as the temporary Interstate 505 route. However, it was not designated as a signed state route prior to the temporary designation. Photo taken 07/07/07.
This reassurance shield for California 128 east is posted along Grant Avenue east of the Railroad Avenue intersection. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Main Street (old California 128) returns to California 128 at this point as we leave Winters. Photo taken 07/07/07.
California 128 east next approaches Road 90. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound California 128 approaches the junction with Interstate 505 and Yolo County E-6 east of Winters. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Use Interstate 505 south to Vacaville and all points in the San Francisco Bay Area via Interstate 80 west. To the north, Interstate 505 travels toward Williams, Willows, Orland, Corning, Red Bluff, and Redding via Interstate 5 north. Photo taken 07/07/07.
An Interstate 505 south freeway entrance shield is posted at the first right turn to Interstate 505 south from California 128 east. Photo taken 07/07/07.
A narrow bridge carries California 128 over Interstate 505. Photo taken 07/07/07.
California 128 east ends at the Interstate 505 junction. An end shield is posted. At this point, California 128 changes into Yolo County E-6 en route to Davis. Photos taken 07/07/07 and by Trevor Carrier (2002).
Even though California 128 has ended, Yolo County E-6 continues east toward Davis. Turn right ahead to follow Interstate 505 north to Dunnigan, Williams, Red Bluff, and Redding. Photo taken 07/07/07.
The freeway entrance to Interstate 505 north is a loop ramp. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Yolo County E-6 (Planned California 128) east
Yolo County E-6 travels east from the Interstate 505 interchange toward Davis. E-6 is the eventual proposed route of California 128 if the state highway is extended east. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound Yolo County E-6 passes under a set of powerlines, including a 500kV power line that is part of Path 15. Photos taken 07/07/07.
The next signed intersection along Yolo County E-6 east is with Carmelo Way (Road 91E). Photo taken 07/07/07.
This stretch of Yolo County E-6 passes by a variety of orchards, ranches, and farms. Near as we can tell, E-6 matches or exceeds the standards for a typical, rural, two-lane state route. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Yolo County E-6 passes under Path 66, the power lines that carry electricity from Malin, Oregon, south to a major substation near Tracy. Photos taken 07/07/07.
Ahead, Yolo County E-6 splits. The signed county route turns northeast and then east along Road 31 to northern Davis, while Russell Boulevard (Road 32) continues east to southern Davis. Photo taken 07/07/07.
After the Russell Boulevard (Road 32) intersection, E-6 travels northeast then east again toward Davis. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Continuing east, County Route E-6 passes through more rural and agricultural land en route to Davis. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound Yolo County E-6 approaches Road 95 north to Yolo County Airport and south to Russell Boulevard (Road 32). Photo taken 07/07/07.
Soon thereafter, eastbound Yolo County E-6 approaches Yolo County E-7/Pedrick Road (Road 98). Photo taken 07/07/07.
A four-way stop sign governs the traffic at the intersection between Yolo County E-6/Road 31 and Yolo County E-7/Pedrick Road (Road 98). E-7 travels south to Interstate 80 Exit 67 and north to California 16 in Woodland. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Yolo County E-6 enters the city of Davis (population 60,308 as of 2000 Census). Davis is home to the University of California at Davis, and it sits in the Central Valley west of Sacramento at the intersection of Interstate 80 and California 113. The city was incorporated on March 28, 1917. As for E-6, the county route changes names to Covell Boulevard, and E-6 itself is essentially unsigned from this point eastward to California 113. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound Yolo County E-6 (Covell Boulevard) approaches Lake Boulevard and the first signs of the urban development at this stop sign. Photo taken 07/07/07.
The first signalized intersection in Davis along eastbound Yolo County E-6 (Covell Boulevard) is with Denali Drive. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound Yolo County E-6 (Covell Boulevard) meets Shasta Drive at this traffic signal. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Continuing east, Yolo County E-6 (Covell Boulevard) next meets John Jones Road. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Eastbound Yolo County E-6 (Covell Boulevard) approaches the junction with California 113. This freeway leads north to Woodland and Interstate 5 en route to Redding or south to Interstate 80 east to Sacramento or west to Fairfield, Vallejo, Oakland, and San Francisco. Photo taken 07/07/07.
Turn right here from Yolo County E-6 (Covell Boulevard) east to California 113 south to Interstate 80. Photo taken 07/07/07.
California 128 west
California 128 begins and Yolo County E-6 ends at the interchange with Interstate 505. The first ramp connects to Interstate 505 north to Dunnigan and all points north via Interstate 5. Photo taken 12/29/04.
Old style concrete bridge rail is notable as California 128 crosses over Interstate 505. The city of Winters comes into view in the distance ahead. Photo taken 12/29/04.
A loop ramp connects California 128 west to Interstate 505 south. Photo taken 12/29/04.
After the interchange with Interstate 505, westbound California 128 enters the city of Winters. The population was 6,125 people as of the 2000 Census, sits at an elevation of 131 feet, and consists of 2.8 square miles in area. Photo taken 12/29/04.
Westbound California 128/Grant Avenue meets Railroad Avenue at this four-way stop sign. A mileage sign provides the distance to Lake Berryessa (10 miles) and Rutherford (41 miles). Railroad Avenue is the original route that predates Interstate 505, and it travels north from Winters toward Madison. Photo taken 12/29/04.
This reassurance shield for California 128 west is posted along Grant Avenue west of the Railroad Avenue intersection. Photo taken 12/29/04.
Skipping ahead into Napa Valley ... northbound Silverado Trail approaches its split with California 128. Turn left to follow California 128/Conn Creek Road west to Rutherford and California 29. Photo taken 07/07/07.
California 128 west and California 29 north
For California 29 north and California 128 west from Rutherford to Calistoga, please see the California 29 north page.
California 128 west
We currently have no coverage of California 128 west between Calistoga and Geyserville. Check back again later for updates.
California 128 west and U.S. 101 north
For U.S. 101 north and California 128 west from Geyserville to Cloverdale, please see the U.S. 101 (Redwood Highway) north page.
California 128 west and U.S. 101 Business south
California 128 west
We currently have no coverage of California 128 west between Cloverdale and California 1 (Shoreline Highway) except for a couple of pictures near Boonville. Check back again later for updates.
Westbound California 128 approaches California 253. Turn right to follow California 253 east to Ukiah or proceed ahead on California 128 to Boonville and Fort Bragg. Photo taken 07/05/13.
Soon thereafter, California 128 west meets California 253 east at this intersection. California 128 will continue northwest through the Anderson Valley. Photo taken 07/05/13.
After the California 253 intersection in the Anderson Valley, we find this California 128 west reassurance shield. Photo taken 07/05/13.
California 128 enters the unincorporated community of Boonville, which had a population of 1,035 as of the 2010 Census and sits at an elevation of 400 feet. Photo taken 07/05/13.
California 128 scenes
This California 128 trailblazer is located on northbound Railroad Avenue approaching California 128/Grant Avenue in downtown Winters. Photos taken 12/29/04.
Also in the city of Winters, this mileage sign along northbound Railroad Avenue provides the distance to Davis (14 miles east via California 128 east and Yolo County E-6/Russell Boulevard east) and Lake Berryessa (10 miles west via California 128). Photo taken 12/29/04.
Northbound Silverado Trail approaches California 128. Turn right (east) to follow California 128 to Conn Dam, Lake Berryessa, and Winters. Continue straight ahead to California 128 west to Rutherford and California 29. Photo taken 07/07/07.
California 128 Business - Cloverdale
California 128 Business is concurrent with U.S. 101 Business and follows Cloverdale Boulevard in the city of Cloverdale. For coverage, please see the U.S. 101 Business page.

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