California 210 - Play on the Freeway Day Archive
On September 28, 2002, the City of Upland and the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG) held an "open house" to show off the newly constructed California 210 freeway. This event was held underneath and adjacent to the Euclid Avenue overpass, and attendees parked their cars at the Mountain Avenue on-ramp. The westbound lanes were used for a road race (bike, walk, or run various distances). The Play on the Freeway festivities also included several booths with food and beverages as well as a variety of informational booths for local government agencies and businesses. There were also an assortment of smaller carnival-style games.
On June 24, 2007, the city of Rialto and the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG) held an "open house" to show off the newly constructed California 210 freeway between Sierra Avenue and State Street. This event was held underneath and adjacent to the Riverside Avenue interchange, and attendees parked their cars at the State Street on-ramp or Riverside Avenue on-ramp.
This date stamp is located on the first bent (bridge support) along SR 210 east at San Antonio Avenue. Note that it was constructed in 1998, which is accurate since the bridges were the first fixtures to be placed on SR 210 while it was under construction. 09/28/02
There is no interchange programmed at San Antono Avenue, which spans SR 210 between the Euclid Avenue overpass and the Campus Avenue exit. 09/28/02
Prior to freeway opening in November 2002, looking east along California 210 toward Campus Avenue. The land to the south of the freeway was planned for a large commercial center based on 2002 development plans. 09/28/02
The California 210 and Campus Avenue interchange prior to completion of the freeway in September 2002. Vacant land to the south of the freeway was eventually developed with retail areas. 09/28/02
The California 210 and Campus Avenue interchange prior to completion of the freeway in September 2002. 09/28/02
The California 210 and Campus Avenue interchange prior to completion of the freeway in September 2002. 09/28/02
The California 210 and Campus Avenue interchange prior to completion of the freeway in September 2002. 09/28/02
Construction underway for the diamond interchange joining the Foothill Freeway with Campus Avenue in Upland. 09/28/02
Construction underway for the diamond interchange joining the Foothill Freeway with Campus Avenue in Upland. 09/28/02
Construction underway for the diamond interchange joining the Foothill Freeway with Campus Avenue in Upland. 09/28/02
Construction underway for the diamond interchange joining the Foothill Freeway with Campus Avenue in Upland. 09/28/02
SR 210 east of Euclid Avenue. 09/28/02
To ensure minimal freeway noise and disruption in the adjoining communities, sound walls such as this one were erected to maintain some level of quiet. 09/28/02
Westbound roadway for SR 210 after Mountain Avenue. 09/28/02
Loop ramps at the parclo A2 interchange linking Base Line Road with California 210. 09/28/02
Loop ramps at the parclo A2 interchange linking Base Line Road with California 210. 09/28/02
Loop ramps at the parclo A2 interchange linking Base Line Road with California 210. 09/28/02
Looking west at SR 210 and the Baseline Road overpass. 09/28/02
A contractor stamp is found in the concrete along westbound California 210 near the California 83 (Euclid Avenue) over crossing. 09/28/02
This view shows the on-ramp from Fruit Street as it transitions onto westbound California 210 (Foothill Freeway) in La Verne. 09/28/02
Photos by Andy Field
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