CALIFORNIA STATE ROUTE 79
FREEWAY CONVERSION PROJECT
ALTERNATIVES
CALIFORNIA AVENUE (NORTH)
SPREAD DIAMOND
The Spread Diamond Interchange is a common interchange used in the freeways that provides direct access to California Avenue from the SR-79. This design also includes a bridge along California Avenue that crosses the mainline of SR-79. The proposed interchange design includes two on ramps and two off ramps with signal control at both intersections.
HOOK RAMP
The Hook Ramp Interchange used in this alternative provides direct access to California Avenue from the SR-79. This design also includes a bridge along California Avenue that crosses the mainline of SR-79. The proposed interchange design includes two on ramps and two off ramps with signal control at both intersections.
HYBRID
The Hybrid Interchange used in this alternative provides direct access to California Avenue from the SR-79. This design also includes a bridge along California Avenue that crosses the mainline of SR-79. The proposed interchange design includes two on ramps and two off ramps with signal control at both intersections.
LAMB CANYON (SOUTH)
SPREAD DIAMOND
The Spread Diamond Interchange used in this alternative provides direct access to Lamb Canyon Road from the SR-79. This design also includes a bridge along Lamb Canyon Road that crosses the mainline of SR-79. The proposed interchange design includes two on ramps and two off ramps with signal control at both intersections.
TIGHT DIAMOND
The Tight Diamond Interchange used in this alternative provides direct access to Lamb Canyon Road from the SR-79. This design also includes a bridge along Lamb Canyon Road that crosses the mainline of SR-79. The proposed interchange design includes two on ramps and two off ramps with signal control at both intersections.
TRUMPET
The Trumpet Interchange used in this alternative provides direct access to Lamb Canyon Road from the SR-79. This design also includes a bridge along Lamb Canyon Road that crosses the mainline of SR-79. The proposed interchange design includes two on ramps and two off ramps with one signal control.
SR-79 MAINLINE
SOUTHERN SECTION
The Southern Section of the mainline runs from Station 203+10 to Gilman Springs Road. This section includes the proposed interchange at Lamb Canyon Road and crosses over vacant land, MSHCP conserved land, and PQP conserved land.
NORTHERN SECTION
The Northern Section of the mainline runs from East First Street to Station 203+10. This section includes the proposed interchange at California Avenue and crosses over residential, vacant, and commercial land.
