This U.S. 395 south reassurance shield is posted after the Exit 8 diamond interchange with California 70 at Hallelujah Junction. There are no additional U.S. 395 route markers found along the expressway between here and the Nevada state line. Photo taken 09/09/05.
U.S. 395 continues southward into Reno and Carson City, Nevada, from Hallelujah Junction. A mileage sign lists the distances to those destination cities after the junction with California 70. Photo taken 09/09/05.
Traveler services lie six miles ahead across the Nevada state line at Bordertown; a casino also operates there. The rain shadow caused by the Sierra Nevada to the west leave the areas of U.S. 395 in Lassen and Sierra County desolate and dry. Photo taken 09/09/05.
Passing over the Evans Canyons undercrossing on U.S. 395 southbound, a small white sign is placed by Caltrans to indicate the bridge number and name of the underpass. Similar type signs are used all over the California State Highway System to provide names of interchanges, overpasses, rivers, culverts, and other bridges along the California highway system. These signs typically identify the route number, formal name, post mile, and bridge identification number. Photo taken 09/09/05.
U.S. 395 south leaves Lassen County and enters Sierra County. U.S. 395 barely enters Sierra County; only 3.2 miles of pavement comprise all of U.S. 395 in Sierra County. Photos taken 09/09/05.
A high-voltage power transmission line crosses over U.S. 395 between the county line and the state line. The dry, sagebrush covered hills are devoid of any development. Photos taken 09/09/05.
One mile north of the Bordertown diamond interchange (Exit 83) on U.S. 395 southbound. The signs for Exit 83 are Nevada style signs placed by Caltrans. U.S. 395 upgrades to a full freeway from the state line southward through Reno. Photo taken 09/09/05.
Vehicles carrying hazardous materials must register with the Nevada Highway Patrol. Photo taken 09/09/05.
A mileage sign provides the distance to Reno (17 miles) and Carson City (47 miles). Photo taken 09/09/05.
U.S. 395 southbound at the 0.50-mile guide sign for Bordertown, Nevada (Exit 83). Village Parkway meets the freeway ahead between Cold Springs, Nevada and old U.S. 395 (southbound side Frontage Road). The parkway straddles the northern reaches of the dry White Lake. Travelers will find services ranging from gas, food, and camping at Bordertown. Photo taken 09/09/05.
U.S. 395 is not a full freeway between Hallelujah Junction and Nevada despite the fact that many maps display it as such. The reason for the expressway status involves the at-grade intersections with Long Valley Road and Bringman Road on the stretch. Pictured here is the Long Valley Road turn-off from the southbound carriageway. Photo taken 09/09/05.
A Nevada welcome sign is posted on U.S. 395 southbound at the Washoe County line. The four-lane freeway skims between Peavine Pike (el. 8,272 ft) and Granite Peak southeast from Bordertown to Reno. A small "snow chains required when flashing" sign accompanies the welcome sign. These types of signs are posted throughout snow prone areas of Nevada. Photo taken 09/09/05.
U.S. 395 winds its way through Reno, Carson City, and the Carson Valley 83 miles south before returning to California at Topaz Lake. See U.S. Highway 395 - Nevada for continuing coverage in the Silver State. Otherwise rejoin U.S. 395 in California at the next photobox below.
