California 41 starts its northeasterly journey at California 1 in Morro Bay, then passes by U.S. 101 at Atascadero before entering the vast Central Valley. The highway changes into a freeway as it passes through Fresno, then culminates its journey at the southern entrance to one of the crown jewels of the National Park System, Yosemite National Park.
Northbound California 41
Northbound California 41 approaching Junction U.S. 101 in Atascadero. California 41 is multi-lane highway here, but it is generally only two lanes between the coast (California 1 at Morro Bay) and U.S. 101. Unlike California 46, California 41 does not merge onto the U.S. 101 freeway, preferring instead to pass through the city center of Atascadero. Photo taken 08/18/03.
Northbound California 41 at Junction U.S. 101 in Atascadero. California 41 resumes a two-lane configuration until merging with California 46 in Shandon, which is northeast of here. Photo taken 08/18/03.
Now a freeway, some 100 miles northeast of Atascadero, California 41 approaches the city of Fresno, the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. This picture shows northbound California 41 approaching Exit 126A, Junction Northbound California 99, one-half mile, as seen from the onramp from Jensen Avenue (Exit 125). Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 approaching Exit 126A, Junction Northbound California 99, next right. Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 at Exit 126A, Junction Northbound California 99. Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 approaching Exit 126B, Van Ness Avenue/Kings Canyon, three-quarters of a mile. Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 approaching Exit 126B, Van Ness Avenue/Kings Canyon, one-half mile. Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 at Exit 126B, Van Ness Avenue/Kings Canyon. The next exit is Exit 127, Tulare Street. Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 at Exit 127, Tulare Street. The next exit is for Junction California 180 Freeway. Photo taken 12/01/02.
To reach the Fresno International Airport, motorists are advised to use Eastbound California 180 according to this sign on northbound California 41. Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 approaching Exit 128, Junction California 180. Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 approaching Exit 128, Junction California 180. Note that the control city for northbound is Yosemite National Park. Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 at Exit 128A, Junction Eastbound California 180. The next exit is for Exit 128B, Westbound California 180. The California 180 freeway east of here was opened in early 2000s. Photo taken 12/01/02.
View of the California 41/California 180 interchange as seen from the transition ramp from northbound California 41 to eastbound California 180. Photo taken 12/01/02.
Northbound California 41 at Exit 135, Friant Road to Millerton Lake. Photo taken by Trevor Carrier, Summer 2002.
Northbound California 41 mileage sign at end of freeway segment north of Fresno and Clovis. Photo taken by Trevor Carrier, Summer 2002.
