ROAD TRIP TO SAN JOSE FROM FRESNO (CIRCA 1958) PART 3

[HeyRadialMoon]

Hwy 152 over Pacheco Pass was known locally as "Blood Alley" back in these days. A very treacherous piece of road. Most of it was improved to a four lane divided highway in the 1960's, but some of it is still two lane undivided. I still avoid if I can. Pretty scenery though.

[fakemustash]

I think I recognize some portions of 152 as well....the old 101 which is now Monterey Highway....... and several of the SJ locations

[fakemustash]

This is absolutely fantastic...... what is the "old 99" that sideslide talks about? Was it routed on the current I-5????? There are some clues in these videos as to where your grandfather was on the highway (signs etc) --- it would be interesting to go back and see how the sites have changed..... in some rural places, not so much I think.....

[NickB1967]

@fakemustash: The "Old 99" is California State Route 99, formerly US 99. Much of the old route has been slightly bypassed through the Central Valley cities for the modern freeway.

[sideslide23]

thats Highway 99 no if its the year 1950 then this is the golden state highway which is the old 99.