Interstate 280

Interstate 280 is a major American highway that runs through the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting San Francisco to San Jose and passing through Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. The highway is a key route for commuters traveling between the Silicon Valley and San Francisco, with major connections to Stanford University, Google, and Facebook. Interstate 280 also intersects with several other major highways, including Interstate 380, U.S. Route 101, and California State Route 85, which provide access to Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale.

Route description

Interstate 280 runs for approximately 57 miles, passing through the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Valley of Heart's Desire. The highway begins at Candlestick Park in San Francisco and heads south, passing through the Daly City and Colma before entering San Mateo County. In San Mateo County, Interstate 280 intersects with California State Route 92, which connects to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge and Hayward. The highway then continues south, passing through the Woodside and Atherton before entering Santa Clara County. In Santa Clara County, Interstate 280 intersects with U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 85, which provide access to Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale. The highway then continues south, passing through the Cupertino and Saratoga before terminating at Interstate 680 in San Jose, near the San Jose State University and Avaya Stadium.

History

The construction of Interstate 280 began in the 1960s, with the first segment opening in 1962 between San Francisco and Daly City. The highway was built to provide a faster and more direct route between San Francisco and San Jose, and to relieve traffic congestion on U.S. Route 101. The highway was designed to be a scenic route, with a winding path through the Santa Cruz Mountains and scenic views of the San Francisco Bay. The construction of Interstate 280 was overseen by the California Department of Transportation, with funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration and the California State Legislature. The highway was officially dedicated in 1968, with a ceremony attended by Ronald Reagan, the Governor of California at the time, and Norman Mineta, the Mayor of San Jose.

Junction list

Interstate 280 has several major junctions with other highways, including Interstate 380, U.S. Route 101, and California State Route 85. The highway also intersects with several local roads, including California State Route 92, which connects to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge and Hayward. Other notable junctions include California State Route 84, which connects to Woodside and La Honda, and California State Route 9, which connects to Saratoga and Los Gatos. The highway also passes near several major landmarks, including Stanford University, Googleplex, and Facebook Headquarters, as well as the San Jose International Airport and the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Auxiliary routes

Interstate 280 has several auxiliary routes, including Interstate 380, which connects to the San Francisco International Airport and Millbrae. Another auxiliary route is California State Route 85, which connects to Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale. The highway also has several business routes, including California State Route 82, which connects to Daly City and Colma. Other notable auxiliary routes include California State Route 92, which connects to the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge and Hayward, and California State Route 84, which connects to Woodside and La Honda. These auxiliary routes provide access to several major cities and landmarks in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Berkeley. Category:Transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area