2023 Named Freeways, Highways, Structures and Other Appurtenances in California
Named Freeways, Highways, Structures and Other Appurtenances in California Publication Named Freeways, Highways, Structures and Other Appurtenances in California are shown in the Name Freeway Publication as a reference to the many named facilities that are part of the California State Highway System. This publication provides information on officially named freeways; highways; structures such as bridges, tunnels, and interchanges; Blue Star Memorial Highways; Safety Roadside Rest Areas; and memorial plaques.
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| description | Named Freeways, Highways, Structures and Other Appurtenances in California Publication Named Freeways, Highways, Structures and Other Appurtenances in California are shown in the Name Freeway Publication as a reference to the many named facilities that are part of the California State Highway System. This publication provides information on officially named freeways; highways; structures such as bridges, tunnels, and interchanges; Blue Star Memorial Highways; Safety Roadside Rest Areas; and memorial plaques. |
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It also lists Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) or Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) that introduced Named Safety Roadside Rest Areas, Memorial Rest Areas, Memorial Vista Points and Memorial Scenic Overlooks on the California State Highway System into the Legislature.",
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It also lists Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) or Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) that introduced Named Freeway, Memorial Highway, Memorial Road, Blue Star Memorial, Memorial Bridge, Memorial Tunnel, Memorial Structure, Memorial Interchange, Memorial Rest Area, Memorial Plaque, Memorial Marker, Historical Name into the Legislature.",
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| issued | 2025-11-14T21:50:57.067197 |
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| modified | 2025-11-14T22:31:29.420474 |
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| title | 2023 Named Freeways, Highways, Structures and Other Appurtenances in California |
