Interstate 405
Routing
Interstate 405 is the San Diego Freeway, starting at Interstate 5/Golden State Freeway in northern Los Angeles and paralleling the coast via the vicinity of Santa Monica, Los Angeles International Airport, Long Beach, and Huntington Beach. The freeway returns to Interstate 5 near the former El Toro Marine Corps Station in Irvine. Interstate 405 is arguably the busiest freeway on the West Coast, with traffic a concern at any time during the day or night.
Naming
For its entire length in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, Interstate 405 is designated as the San Diego Freeway.
History
During its construction through west Los Angeles near Santa Monica and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the San Diego Freeway was planned as part of former California 7. With the advent of the national Interstate Highway System, the San Diego Freeway was designated as Interstate 405 from Irvine to the San Fernando Valley.
Interstate 405 Guide
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This freeway entrance shield assembly is posted from Exit 7 (Jamboree Boulevard) onto northbound Interstate 405 in Irvine. Photo taken 09/22/00. |
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This Interstate 405 "bubble shield" trailblazer was used for a detour routing in Long Beach along southbound California 1 for a time around 2000. Photo taken 09/22/00. |
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