It's nice to see someone else's perspective of the freeway in my front yard (almost literally). I moved to the area while they were redoing this section of 680, and I remember the temporary fly-over going to southbound 680. That thing was freaky high.
@aswchris: Yes, that is indeed quite a frequent issue, out here in California (and we're far from the only state that doesn't do a good job at offering a smooth transition from surface roadway to overpass decks.
I'm so sorry you ended up watching this. I forgot to delete this video. *Please* watch the edited version, by going to my CZcams home page and scrolling down to the 2nd video, showcasing I-680 North from Alamo to Concord. Thank you!
@adogg619: That transition is pretty typical of the greater Bay Area. I did not bother to record the final 12 miles of I-680, since it is a pretty boring stretch of roadway.
Been waiting for a I-680 video! Great coverage, forgot how that freeway looked beyond CA 24. Should have rolled I-780 into it as well since it's so short! Can't wait for the rest!
@shmoopsy87: That is indeed a nice town. One of the more charming downtowns in the Bay Area; I try to hit up one of their cafes/restaurants, whenever I visit my uncle.
@calihapamama: Oh yeah, I remember that old flyover ramp. I went on it only a handful of times as a youth, but never did get a chance to drive it. Hopefully, I can re-record this with my new camcorder sometime, as the image stabilization is vastly improved over the Canon that I used to record this footage. Thanks for watching. :-)
@Calif0rnIan: This is somewhat of a random question, but whatever happened to that beaver dam thru Martinez that became controversial, a few years back?
Spacious freeway. I like freeways with a 2-digit lane count. What bothers me is the bad condition of the pavement at small overpasses. You don't see this problem in most of Europe, smooth pavement all the way, some bridges do not even have dilatation joints.
Great video and at 3:40 you went through the fastrak ort lane, but here in the Northeast we use EZ pass and I think it will be better if California adopts the same electronic toll collection as NJ,NY,MD,PA,and OH
@Hstylezx408: Yup yup, the toll lane is still on target for a Sept. 20th opening date. I should be back in the area by the end of the month to record it. Actually, has CalTrans improved the surface condition of the pavement over the Sunol Grade in the southbound direction in recent weeks/months? I'd like to have a smooth surface to record on, if possible.
Nice video, but I hate how the Caltrans departments in San Jose, San Francisco and some parts of Orange County cheaply put the exit numbers amongst the button copy signs instead of replacing the whole sign.
I love it! At the interchange with CA24 everyone on I-680 all merge to the left..
It's nice to see someone else's perspective of the freeway in my front yard (almost literally).
I moved to the area while they were redoing this section of 680, and I remember the temporary fly-over going to southbound 680. That thing was freaky high.
Dude, my kids will be created to this song. Mark my words. ;-) haha
Great video! I really enjoyed this one a lot!
@aswchris: Yes, that is indeed quite a frequent issue, out here in California (and we're far from the only state that doesn't do a good job at offering a smooth transition from surface roadway to overpass decks.
I'm so sorry you ended up watching this. I forgot to delete this video. *Please* watch the edited version, by going to my CZcams home page and scrolling down to the 2nd video, showcasing I-680 North from Alamo to Concord. Thank you!
i prefer this video
@adogg619: That transition is pretty typical of the greater Bay Area. I did not bother to record the final 12 miles of I-680, since it is a pretty boring stretch of roadway.
Amazing video! I love seeing those CA freeways.
Been waiting for a I-680 video! Great coverage, forgot how that freeway looked beyond CA 24. Should have rolled I-780 into it as well since it's so short! Can't wait for the rest!
@shmoopsy87: That is indeed a nice town. One of the more charming downtowns in the Bay Area; I try to hit up one of their cafes/restaurants, whenever I visit my uncle.
@calihapamama: Oh yeah, I remember that old flyover ramp. I went on it only a handful of times as a youth, but never did get a chance to drive it. Hopefully, I can re-record this with my new camcorder sometime, as the image stabilization is vastly improved over the Canon that I used to record this footage. Thanks for watching. :-)
@XCtrackRUNnner: Me too. :P Thanks for watching.
@Calif0rnIan: This is somewhat of a random question, but whatever happened to that beaver dam thru Martinez that became controversial, a few years back?
Definitely a fun ride, good job!
@Cyrus992: lol, never seen it, but thanks for the tip. I'll have to check it out, soon.
awesome video!
Spacious freeway. I like freeways with a 2-digit lane count.
What bothers me is the bad condition of the pavement at small overpasses. You don't see this problem in most of Europe, smooth pavement all the way, some bridges do not even have dilatation joints.
I like how I-680 goes from urban to almost rural in a matter of miles.
Great video and at 3:40 you went through the fastrak ort lane, but here in the Northeast we use EZ pass and I think it will be better if California adopts the same electronic toll collection as NJ,NY,MD,PA,and OH
Great video, but at what point is the bridge shown (and I know it's all outdoors on the bridge just like on the Antioch, San Mateo and Dumbarton.
@Hstylezx408: Yup yup, the toll lane is still on target for a Sept. 20th opening date. I should be back in the area by the end of the month to record it. Actually, has CalTrans improved the surface condition of the pavement over the Sunol Grade in the southbound direction in recent weeks/months? I'd like to have a smooth surface to record on, if possible.
@FreewayBrent Just look it up on wikipedia, just search for martinez california and there's a huge section dedicated to the beavers ;)
i wanna go for a drive :D
Nice video, but I hate how the Caltrans departments in San Jose, San Francisco and some parts of Orange County cheaply put the exit numbers amongst the button copy signs instead of replacing the whole sign.
California State Route 24 Eastbound to Interstate 680 Northbound from freeway
I' VE BEEN THERE
@Bryant5493: Thank you, sir!
@Calif0rnIan: Just did. Thanks for the info!
@CosmoPhotography: That should be a pretty orgasmic experience!
Never mind, I saw the bridge at 4:12 to the end (the roadway, anyway.)
Interstate 780 Eastbound sped limit 70
@Freewayjim: It sure is, Mr. FreewayJim!
i think about rudenko t-34's crashing into whatever get's in it's way.
@hhsoul35: Me too... (I think you know what this means!)
haa I live in Martinez ;)
i have to take this freeway every time i wanna go to the mall now that i live in benicia. Its a cute little town but boring.
Call my sons and say I am on the way.