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Route 580--MacArthur Freeway
This 12-mile strip of freeway running from the Oakland hills to the entrance of the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge was a masterpiece of its time.
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Route 580--MacArthur Freeway Details
This 12-mile strip of freeway running from the Oakland hills to the entrance of the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge was a masterpiece of its time. When it was built in 1966, it won first prize at the United States Department of Transportations Second Annual Highway Beauty Awards Competition. While you can not expect the most scenic of views along the freeway, there are some pretty sights including Lake Merritt, Mills College, and the 40-foot pines lining the shoulders.
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Nearby Parks Around Route 580--MacArthur Freeway
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Route 580--MacArthur Freeway
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Lake Anza
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Treasure Island
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