Today In SCV History: August 23, 1963 - First Stretch Of Antelope Valley 14 Freeway Opens img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: August 23, 1963
Today In SCV History: August 23, 1963 - First Stretch Of Antelope Valley 14 Freeway Opens
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Today In SCV History: August 23, 1963
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Date: 08/23/2026 1:10pm
Article Summary:
August 23, 1963: First Section of Antelope Valley Freeway Opens Between Canyon Country and Acton
On Aug. 23, 1963, the first section of the Antelope Valley Freeway opened between Canyon Country and Acton, offering a four-lane alternative to the heavily traveled Sierra Highway. A dedication ceremony at Sand Canyon drew about 2,500 people, and the route later expanded north toward Palmdale, Lancaster and Mojave, becoming today’s State Route 14.
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Date: 08/23/2026 1:10pm
Article Summary:
August 23, 1963: First Section of Antelope Valley Freeway Opens Between Canyon Country and Acton
On Aug. 23, 1963, the first section of the Antelope Valley Freeway opened between Canyon Country and Acton, offering a four-lane alternative to the heavily traveled Sierra Highway. A dedication ceremony at Sand Canyon drew about 2,500 people, and the route later expanded north toward Palmdale, Lancaster and Mojave, becoming today’s State Route 14.
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