Pasadena Freeway

Pasadena Freeway (Arroyo Seco Parkway)

• Completed: 1940
• Northern End: Pasadena, California
• Southern End: Downtown Los Angeles (Four Level Interchange with US Highway 101)
• Former Signage: SR-11, US Highway 6, Route 66
• Current Signage: SR-110 (California State Route 110)

The Pasadena Freeway was originally the Arroyo Seco Parkway. It is the first freeway ever built in California (Some argue the United States even.). The freeway gives a nice contrast to the freeways of yesteryear and those of today. Namely, the fact that all the freeway entrances have stop signs, and the offramps have 5 MPH speed limit due to 60°+ turns as well as having multiple sharp turns (Thus the 55 MPH speed limit), making it very dangerous to drive on rainy days. None the less, if you live around the area, its an interesting piece of road that you should at least take 1 drive on.

Notes:

• Currently labeled Arroyo Seco Historical Parkway
• Is being considered for induction into the National Registry of Historic Places