state route mile long north south highway state california portion route built freeway standards known newport freeway runs avenue south pacific coast highway riverside freeway anaheim north intersecting major freeways interstate freeway passes suburban added state highway system known routed surface streets renumbered construction freeway portion began 1960s continued congestion alternatives discussed expand freeway portion past current end received lane direct ramp route description starting avenue newport boulevard miles south lane expressway approximately miles intersection 17th street follows traditional street routing retail commercial section intersection 19th street segment newport boulevard includes limited access interchange following 19th street intersection lane grade freeway northbound southbound lanes newport boulevard drive north fair drive grade grade freeway exception mile stretch 1st street 4th street exit 17th street exit grade intersects freeway continues north interchange southbound direct link northbound continues north orange meets eastern terminus following freeway continues north turning northeast merge eastbound intersecting ramps westbound near today heavily travelled corridor linking southern main corridor main north south corridor california lane built entire route ramps including congestion prevalent day norm freeways route experiences peak daily traffic volume vehicles trucks california freeway expressway system national_highway_system network roadways important country economy defense mobility known named chapter history built originally numbered route built southern terminus continued northbound roughly route follows today following newport road today northeast avenue north near current terminus route continued east riverside highway renumbered route route shortened route renumbered route freeway portion avenue opened january cost million million today segment avenue opened freeway receive lanes opened october stretch 19th street opened plans extend freeway south 19th street state route realized community opposition amendment city charter prevent extension direct lane ramps completed year saw widening avenue fifth lane directions constructed funded sales tax half cent approved april approved funds study feasibility extending freeway south 17th street tunnels ramps segment street bridge legally authorized turned city called newport freeway stretch avenues renamed paul johnson freeway longtime local radio television traffic reporter died year major intersections entire route
California State Route 55