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From Route 101 near Arcata to Route 395 at Alturas.
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As defined in 1963, this segment was actually two segments: “(a)
Route 101 near Arcata to Route 5 at Redding via Weaverville. (b) Route 5 at
Redding to Route 395 at Alturas.”
In 1998, Chapter 828 combned segments (a) and (b), giving “(a)
Route 101 near Arcata to Route 395 at Alturas.” This eliminated the
discontinuity in Redding, which arose due to a short multiplex with Route 273
in downtown Redding. At the northerly (now southerly) junction of Route 299
(Eureka Way) and Route 273 (Market Street), Route 299 eastbound went south on
Route 273 for about two blocks, then made a left turn towards Tehama Street
east to the Route 299 freeway headed towards I-5; Route 299 westbound from I-5
merged into Shasta Street, then made the right turn on Market (Route 273) and
then the left to Eureka Way. Note that this short multiplex was not of equal
distances westbound and eastbound.
Between Adin and Canby, this route is cosigned with Route 139, although
it is legislatively Route 299.
In 2002, a highway location routing was adopted along Lake Boulevard
from Route 273 to I-5. This segment of Route 273 from Route 299 at Market
Street to Route 273 at Lake Boulevard will be cosigned Route 273/Route 299. The
former Route 299 segment from Route 299 at Market Street to I-5 will be
designated as Route 44.
The connecting segment of US 395 between the end of this segment and
the start of the next segment is cosigned as US 395/US 299, although it is
legislatively US 395.
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 This was signed as US 299 in October 1934.
The segment of Route 299 between US 101 and Redding was LRN 20. The
portion between US 101 and Weaverville was defined in 1915; the remainder of
the route to I-5 in Redding was defined in 1909. The segement of Route 299
between Redding and US 395 was LRN 28. The portion between Redding and Alturas
was defined in 1909; the remainder was defined in 1915.
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There are plans to add east and westbound passing lanes near Douglas
City between Little Browns Creek Bridge and Trinity River Bridge #5-18. July
2005 CTC Agenda.
This is constructed to freeway standards from Route 101 to E of Blue
Lake, and from Route 5 to the Old Oregon Trail.
The following sections are constructed to freeway standards: (1) from
Route 101 to east of Blue Lake; (2) from Route 5 in Redding to Old Oregon
Trail.
There are currently plans to realign the Buckhorn Grade in Shasta and
Trinity Counties. This currently is in the Environmental Report preparation
phase. [July 2002 CTC Agenda, 2.2.a]
In January 2008, the CTC relinquished right of way in the county of
Trinity, at Steel Bridge Road, consisting of a reconstructed and relocated
county road.
In 2007, the CTC considered a request for funding from the Corridor
Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA), which was not recommended for funding.
This request was for the Buckhorn Grade realignment.
The CTC considered the route adoption for a highway location along Lake
Blvd in the Citty of Redding from Route 273 at Lake Blvd to I-5.
In his
2006
Strategic Growth Plan, Governor Schwartzenegger proposed improvements to
the Route 299/Route 44/Route 36 area. These would complete "Buckhorn" to allow
STAA trucks to travel direct from I-5 at Redding to US 101 near Eureka and into
the Port of Humboldt, now prohibited due to the existing curvilinear alignment
that causes truck off tracking. This is the only viable alternative to get STAA
trucks into the north coast. STAA trucks cannot access the Port on US 101 north
due to environmental restrictions at Richardson's Grove that pre-empt major
improvements to the route. Route 44 widening reduces congestion in the Redding
urbanized area and also improves inter-regional through movement for people and
goods.
In February 2006, the CTC considered relinquishment of two segments: (a)
right of way in the County of Shasta, between Goose Valley Road and Mackinac
Street, consisting of reconstructed and relocated county roads; and (b) right
of way in the County of Modoc, at the intersection with County Roads 54, 82 and
83, consisting of reconstructed and relocated county roads..
In May 2008, the CTC relinquished right of way in the county of Shasta,
at County Road No. 9S060 (Lewis Road), County Road No. 9S061 (Williams Road),
County Road No. 9S02 (Pittville Road), County Road No. 9S062 (Lee Ranch Road),
and County Road No. 9S066 (Pittville Totten Road), consisting of reconstructed
and relocated county roads.
The SAFETEA-LU act, enacted in August 2005 as the reauthorization of
TEA-21, provided the following expenditures on or near this route:
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The segment between US 101 and Redding is named the "Trinity Scenic
Byway". It was named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 126, Chapter 131, in
1992.
The portion between the Shasta county line and the Modoc county line is
named the "Lassen State Highway". It was named by Resolution Chapter 498
in 1911.
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Bridge 04-036, over the Mad River in Humboldt county, is named the
"Thomas L. De Vore Memorial Bridge". It was built in 1965, and was named
by Senate Concurrent Resolution 94, Chapter 229, in the same year. Thomas L. De
Vore was killed in action in World War II on February 1, 1943.
Bridge 04-042, at Redwood Creek in Humboldt county, is named the "Don
O. O'Kane Memorial Bridge". It was built in 1965, and was named by Senate
Concurrent Resolution 58, Chapter 178 in 1970. Don Hunter O'Kane was the
publisher of the Humboldt Standard newspaper from 1935 to 1946 and an avid
supporter of the development of the state highway system.
Bridge 04-050, 8 mi E of Willow Creek over the south fork of the Trinity
River in Humboldt county, is named the "Hlel-Din Memorial Bridge". It
was built in 1988, and named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 158, Chapter
112, in the same year. The Native American village of Hlel-Din was an important
gathering place for many tribes to exchange ideas and goods and to seek
marriage partners, until it's destruction in the 1850's.
Bridge 05-006 over the Trinity River in Trinity county is named the
"William D. Abarr Memorial Bridge". William D. Abarr, a Caltrans heavy
equipment operator, died January 25, 1983, in a massive mudslide on SR 299 in
Trinity County. It was named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, Chapter
126, in 1984.
Bridge 05-082 over the Trinity River, 3.5 mi E of the Humboldt county
line in Trinity county, is named the "Charles William Carpenter Memorial
Bridge". It was built in 1989, and was named by Senate Concurrent
Resolution 25, Chapter 84, the same year. Trinity County deputy Sheriff Charles
William Carpenter was killed in the line of duty on the morning of July 13,
1928, while attempting to arrest three robbery suspects.
Bridge 05-0081, over the Trinity River, is named the "Raymond A.
Nachand Memorial Bridge". It was named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution
176, Chapter 160 in 1998. Raymond A. Nachand, a 22 year Division of Highways
employee, started the "Ironside Museum" at Hawkins Bar with his wife, Jo Ann,
in 1976.
This route also has the following Safety Roadside Rest Areas:
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Francis B. Mathews Memorial Rest Area (Salyer), in Trinity
County, 3 mi E of Salyer. Named in memory of Francis B. Mathews. Mr. Mathews
was a well respected attorney and community leader in Trinity and Humboldt
Counties for over 50 years. He was also a a real estate developer, logger,
builder, fishing boat and marina owner. Although he was known largely for his
representation of timber, logging, and sawmill companies, his pro bono services
and dedication to the citizens of Trinity and Humboldt Counties and the Hoopa
and Yurok Indian tribes were well known throughout the region. His reputation
for integrity and his dedication to community endeavors were unsurpassed. As an
Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Francis B. Mathews sat on the scout
council and was an active fundraiser and contributor to the scouting programs
in Trinity and Humboldt Counties. He served in the Army Air Corps during World
War II. He was instrumental in the founding of Trinity Village at Hawkins Bar
in Trinity County, a large planned community built upon reclaimed land. Lastly
he was a naturalist and lifetime birdwatcher who donated his entire bird book
collection of over 3,000 books to California State University, Humboldt. Named
by Senate Concurrent Resolution 38, Chapter 110, September 17, 2001.
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Moon Lim Lee (Weaverville), in Trinity County, 5 mi E of
Weaverville. Named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 88, Chapter 16, in 1986.
It was named in honor of Moon Lim Lee by the State of California Transportation
Department. Moon Lim Lee's name comes from the activities of his father, Lim
Sue Kin. The father operated a Weaverville restaurant in the late 1800s with
the name, Sam Lee. Located on Main Street, its name means three fold prosperity
in a Cantonese dialect. Lim Sue Kin became widely know as Sam Lee, Thus, the
family name changed in a manner not uncommon for that period. Moon Lim Lee was
a prominent businessman and served on many boards and committees that worked
for the betterment of of Trinity County. He was appointed by Governor Ronald
Reagan to the California Highway Commission in 1967 and served as a
commissioner for eight years. His effort in saving Won Lim Miao helped produce
Weaverville Joss House State Park.
[Information from the
Heritage West Books website on California's Chinese Heritage]
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Hillcrest, in Shasta County, 3.9 mi E of Montgomery C.B.
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[SHC 263.8] From Route 101 near Arcata to Route 96 near Willow Creek;
and from Route 3 near Weaverville to Route 5 near Redding.
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[SHC 253.8] Entire portion. Added to the Freeway and Expressway system
in 1959.
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[SHC 263.8] From Route 89 near Burney to Route 139 near Canby.
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From Route 395 near Alturas to the Nevada state line via Cedarville.
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This segment remains unchanged from its 1963 definition.
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Route dates back at least as far as October 1934, when it was
originally signed as US 299, and was a signficant historical route. It was
unable to maintain its signage as a US route as it does not cross state lines.
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