November 2025 Storm Update

The storm that is currently hitting Southern California is predicted to drop quite a bit of precipitation on the Ridge Route area. We will be monitoring the weather and assessing whatever damage may occur as soon as we can after the storm has clear. We will need your help afterward to help clear the road and repair any damage. We also wish to thank all those that have helped us so far during our CUTRR events, which have reduced potential hazards along the road and ensured its continued existence.

Regardless of the position of the gates, no travel is recommended over the Ridge Route during or after this storm. There could be many hazards up there that could either leave you stuck or otherwise stranded on the road. Such travel can also damage the roadway, which is also something we want to avoid.

If you’d like to monitor the weather yourself, here are some sites you might want to consider:

Weather Forecasts from the National Weather Service:

Rainfall Totals for Gorman, Sandberg, Castaic Powerhouse, and Castaic from Los Angeles County Public Works

AlertCalifornia Cameras

New Video – Ridge Route Basics

The Historic Highway 99 Association of California, in conjunction with the RRPO, has produced a video on the basics of the Ridge Route and some of the features that make the road unique. Learn about the curbs, rails, footprints of all types, tire tracks, and more that can be found on the road. They also talk about the different pavement types on the road as well as how you can get up there and see the road yourself.

The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has also produced other videos talking about other sections of the highway, including the bridges over the Santa Clara River and Castaic Creek in their “History along US 99” series.

VIDEO: Historic Old Ridge Route Gets Much-Needed Repairs Thanks to SoCalGas and Preservation Efforts

READ the full story here

A dive into the work happening up on the Old Ridge Route with RRPO board member, Sydney Croasmun and SoCalGas representative, Rob Duchow!

Get a glimpse of the roadwork, learn about the history and significance and see why this project is so important.

Thank you so much KHTS for a great video and report!

May 2024 Board Meeting

Board Meeting from 5/27/2024. Topics discussed include:

  • Pothole Project Update
  • Future work dates
  • Castaic Landslide
  • Sinkholes opening up
  • Membership update and changes
  • Scout bike trip recap
  • Bakersfield Model A Club recap
  • Future fundraising events
  • Road signs
  • Informational monuments update

New Ridge Route Video – February 2024

In early and mid-February 2024, we went on a field survey trip over the Ridge Route to assess damage. We took a lot of videos and put together an overview of what we saw.

Come join us on our journey over the Ridge Route.