U.S. 95 North - Arizona to San Bernandino County

Intake Boulevard north enters the diamond interchange where U.S. 95 north splits with Interstate 10 west in Blythe.

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Signs at the eastbound on-ramp for I-10 from Intake Boulevard omit U.S. 95 south to Quartzsite.

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The succeeding left turn from Intake Boulevard connects with Interstate 10 west to Los Angeles.

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Departing from interstate 10 westbound, U.S. 95 turns north onto Intake Boulevard.

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Beyond I-10, U.S. 95 (Intake Boulevard) meets Business Loop I-10 (Hobson Way) at an unmarked intersection.

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Business Loop I-10 turns west along old U.S. 60-70 into Downtown Blythe while U.S. 95 continues north to Vidal Junction and Needles.

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This mileage sign, found along northbound U.S. 95 (Intake Boulevard) after the intersection with Business Loop I-10 (Hobson Way), provides the distance to Vidal Junction (40 miles) and Needles (96 miles). Services are limited along U.S. 95 between Blythe and Needles.

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The first reassurance shield along U.S. 95 north in Blythe stands after Hobson Way.

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Leaving Blythe, the two-lane highway proceeds through fertile farmland along the west bank of the Colorado River in the Palo Verde Valley.

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Northbound U.S. 95 (Intake Boulevard) approaches Riverside Avenue (Chanslor Way). This east-west road provides local access within the valley. Turn right to the fairgrounds.

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The next marked intersection along northbound Intake Boulevard is with 10th Avenue; the numbered avenues decrease along U.S. 95 north through the agricultural valley.

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Northbound U.S. 95 (Intake Boulevard) approaches 8th Avenue.

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Another U.S. 95 north reassurance shield is posted after the 8th Avenue intersection.

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Northbound U.S. 95 (Intake Boulevard) approaches 6th Avenue. Turn left to Palo Verde College and right to Mayflower County Park and Hidden Beaches along the Colorado River. Water access and camping are available by turning right here.

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Northbound U.S. 95 (Intake Boulevard) meets 6th Avenue.

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This view looks north after the 6th Avenue intersection toward the Big Maria Mountains. Prior to reaching the mountains, U.S. 95 will turn northeast to avoid them and stay close to the river.

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Northbound U.S. 95 (Intake Boulevard) approaches 4th Avenue, which also provides local and farm access east and west of the highway.

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Near the 4th Avenue intersection is this bridge with white painted guardrail.

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Northbound U.S. 95 (Intake Boulevard) next approaches 2nd Avenue.

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Northbound U.S. 95 turns northeast to avoid the Big Maria Mountains and stay close to the Colorado River.

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As the roadway turns closer to the water, U.S. 95 leaves the fertile areas surrounding Blythe and now approach the Palo Verde Dam.

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To the north and west of U.S. 95 are foothills and desert environment; to the east and south are the areas adjacent to the Colorado River.

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Northbound U.S. 95 approaches the turnoff for the Palo Verde Diversion Dam. The dam holds back water as part of an elaborate river management plan for the Colorado River south of Lake Mead. In addition to flood control, the dam is also part of a water diversion network. Water is diverted from the river for agricultural and urban uses via aqueducts that send water both west toward coastal Southern California and east toward central Arizona (Phoenix).

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U.S. 95 enters the unincorporated community of Colorado River Communities. For the next 15-20 miles, U.S. 95 closely parallels the west bank of the Colorado River. Several resorts, marinas, and homes line this section of the river.

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This mileage sign along U.S. 95 north provides the distance to Vidal (28 miles) and Needles (83 miles).

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As the mountains pull away to the northwest, U.S. 95 straightens out and continues alongside the river. A mirage brings the appearance of a reflection (of the distant car) into non-existent water on the pavement.

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Northbound U.S. 95 approaches Villa Shores Drive east to the Colorado River.

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Northbound U.S. 95 approaches Clarks Ranch Road.

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Near Pheasant Lane is this historical marker for Giant Desert Figures (Blythe Intaglios) along northbound U.S. 95.

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U.S. 95 continues north through the desert after the Blythe Intaglios.

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Northbound U.S. 95 passes by King River Road, Twin Palms Drive, Paradise Lane, and Aha Quin Drive. The last road connects with the Aha Quin Resort.

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This suite of photos shows U.S. 95 as it proceeds north through the Colorado River Communities area.

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This mileage sign provides the distance to Vidal (16 miles) and Needles (71 miles) along northbound U.S. 95.

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Due to dips along the road, U.S. 95 motorists are advised to reduce their speed to 50 miles per hour for the next seven miles.

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Near mile 24 is another U.S. 95 north reassurance shield.

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This suite of photos shows U.S. 95 through the dips and valleys.

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Northbound U.S. 95 approaches the Lost Lake Resort turnoff. Most motorist services (food, gas, and camping) are available at the resort.

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Soon thereafter, U.S. 95 approaches Agnes Wilson Road east to Parker Valley and Poston, Arizona. The Colorado River crossing is one of the few between California and Arizona that is not part of the California state route system (other examples of non-state crossings include the Imperial Dam and Laguna Dam crossings).

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A high-voltage power transmission line crosses over U.S. 95 near the Agnes Wilson Road intersection. To the west of U.S. 95 are the Riverside Mountains.

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This mileage sign provides the distance to Vidal (four miles) and Needles (59 miles).

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Northbound U.S. 95 leaves Riverside County and enters San Bernardino County. From here, the highway turns northwest toward Vidal and Vidal Junction.

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