State Route 222

California 222 is an unsigned route. It begins at U.S. 101 in Ukiah and ends at Sanford Ranch Road/East Side Road in Talmage. We start at the U.S. 101 interchange (note 222/101 separation sign) in the city of Ukiah, which is the seat of Mendocino County and is located at 610 feet elevation and reaches an annual average of 36.96 inches of rain.

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Ukiah became county seat when Mendocino County split from Sonoma County in 1859; Ukiah incorporated in 1876. Home to 15,497 people as of the 2000 Census, Ukiah is another major wine-producing region and is home to the Mendocino Brewing Company (which was formerly the Hopland Brewing Company). Eastbound California 222 has a loop ramp that connects to U.S. 101 north.

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The only bridge along California 222 is a long one; it carries the state highway over the Russian River, which flows between Ukiah and Talmage. Built in 1964, the bridge features old style concrete guardrails that are common from that period of construction.

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This view of the Russian River bridge looking east showcases the concrete guardrail and the scenic hills that surround the valley.

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Vineyards and agricultural fields line California 222 (Talmage Road) after it crosses the Russian River and approaches the small town of Talmage.

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The speed limit decreases as California 222 enters Talmage.

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Talmage is home to 1,141 people as of the 2000 Census. At the eastern end of California 222 is the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, which is an international Buddhist monastery. The state route ends literally at the gates to the religious establishment (about four miles east of U.S. 101).

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California 222 east ends at the next intersection, which is Sanford Ranch Road to the north and East Side Road south. East Side Road is a through route that follows the east side of the Russian River, joining U.S. 101 south of Hopland.

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Two postmiles for unsigned California 222 are posted at the east end of the state highway: one on the north side of the street and another on the south side of the street for eastbound traffic. The gates of the monastery can be seen in the distance.

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Post mile 2.15 for SR 222 is posted at the east end of the State Route 222 in Talmage.

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California 222 crosses the Russian River via this 1954 bridge.

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SR 222 ends west at a six-ramp parclo interchange (Exit 548 A) with U.S. 101 (Redwood Highway) on the east side of Ukiah. The overpass taking unsigned SR 222 across the freeway along U.S. 101 was built in 1964.

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U.S. 101 travels south from Talmadge Road in Ukiah to Cloverdale, Healdsburg and Santa Rosa.

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