California State Route 243
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| Length: | 30 mi (50 km) | |||||||||||
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| Major cities: | Mountain Center, CA Idyllwild, CA Pine Cove, CA Banning, CA |
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| Direction: | North-South | |||||||||||
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State Route 243, or the Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Highway, is a 30-mile (50 kilometer) two-line highway that runs from Banning, California in the north to Idyllwild, California in the south in Riverside County, California, USA.
The route is generally considered to be a minor arterial, with the heaviest traffic near the Idyllwild segment of the highway. The other part is mostly a rural two-lane segment until Banning, California is reached and its terminus at Interstate 10. It has status as a Scenic Highway in California.
[edit] Major intersections
State Route 243 is mainly a connector between Interstate 10 and State Route 74. However, along its route it provides access for many truck trails that run through San Bernardino National Forest. These truck trails provide access to smaller towns such as Pine Cove, California.
[edit] Other landmarks
Along Highway 243 are a few places of interest:
[edit] State law
Legal Definition of Route 243: California Streets and Highways Code, Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 543
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Route 243 is part of the Scenic Highway System, as stated by section 263.1 of the California State Highway Code. |
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