California 244 is a very short route that connects Interstate 80 and Business Loop I-80 (Capital City Freeway/Hidden California 51) with Historic U.S. 40/Auburn Avenue. Basically a long exit/entrance ramp, California 244 was intended to be a much longer route, which would connect to unconstructed California 143. Although California 244 is still on the books as a future freeway corridor, the route is unlikely to be constructed anytime soon.
California 244 west
California 244 begins at a traffic light with Auburn Boulevard. The freeway is only about a half-mile long, and almost as soon as you take the turn from Auburn Boulevard, signs announce the upcoming junction with Business Loop I-80 and Interstate 80. Notably, this advance sign does not incorporate a Business Loop shield and does not mention that this exit also leads to Sacramento. Photo taken 01/20/03.
Westbound California 244 at Junction Business Loop I-80 and Interstate 80. The left lanes merge onto westbound Interstate 80, while the right lanes will eventually split between eastbound Interstate 80 and westbound Business 80 (see next photo). Photo taken 01/20/03.
End Westbound California 244 at Junction Business Loop I-80 and Interstate 80. The left lanes merge onto westbound Business 80, while the right lanes merge onto eastbound Interstate 80. Photo taken 01/20/03.
