San Diego
- Share via
A 2.5-mile extension of California 52, which will eventually run from La Jolla to Santee, will open to motorists Saturday after a four-hour public celebration.
The new $12.5-million freeway stretch runs from Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa west to Interstate 805. Construction is under way to extend the four-lane highway east to Santo Road in Tierrasanta with completion expected in about a year.
The road-opening ceremonies will include music, dancing, military exhibits, freeway tours, helicopters, food and drink, vintage cars and marching bands from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Federal, state and local elected officials will participate, a California Highway Department spokesman said.
The celebration can be reached by taking Convoy north from Clairemont Mesa Boulevard to California 52, near the Miramar landfill.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
