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Interstate 70
Main route of the Interstate Highway System

Length:

2153. The Dwight D Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, commonly called the Interstate Highway System (or simply the Interstate System) 13 mi^[1] (3465. A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States 13 km)

Formed:

1956 (completed in 1992)

West end:

I-15 near Cove Fort, UT

Major
junctions:

I-25 in Denver, CO

I-35 in Kansas City, MO

I-55 in St. Louis, MO

I-57 in Effingham, IL

I-65 in Indianapolis, IN

I-75 in Dayton, OH

I-71 in Columbus, OH

I-77 in Cambridge, OH

I-79 in Washington, PA

I-81 in Hagerstown, MD

East end:

MD 122 in Baltimore, MD

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Interstate 70

Interstate 70 (abbreviated I-70) is an interstate highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah, to a Park and Ride in Baltimore, Maryland. The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California Cove Fort is a Fort and historical site located in Millard County Utah. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages Interstate 55 (I-55 is an Interstate highway in the central United States. Interstate 57 (I-57 is an Interstate highway in the midwestern United States. Effingham is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. Interstate 65 (I-65 is a major Interstate Highway in the United States. Interstate 75 (I-75 is a major north-south Interstate Highway in the midwest and southeastern United States. Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States. It is the County seat and largest city of Montgomery County. Interstate 71 (I-71 is an Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes/Midwestern region of the United States. Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio. Interstate 77 (abbreviated I-77) is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States. Cambridge is a city in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Guernsey County. Interstate 79 (abbreviated I-79) is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston West Washington is a city in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. Interstate 81 (abbreviated I-81) is an Interstate highway in the eastern part of the United States. Hagerstown (ˈheɪgɚztaʊn is the County seat of Washington County, Maryland, United States. Maryland Route 122, better known as Security Boulevard, is a six-lane highway that runs near the Social Security Administration complex located in Woodlawn The Dwight D Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, commonly called the Interstate Highway System (or simply the Interstate System) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California Cove Fort is a Fort and historical site located in Millard County Utah. Park and ride (or incentive parking) facilities are Public transport stations that allow commuters and other people wishing to travel into It was the first Interstate Highway Project started in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 (and also the old National Road) east of the Rocky Mountains. US 40svg|right|100px|thumb|The National Road is now included as part of U Mountain peaks of the Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains, often called the Rockies, are a Mountain range in western North America. West of the Rockies, the route of I-70 was cobbled together from a variety of sources.

The construction of I-70 in Colorado and Utah is considered an engineering marvel where the route passes through the Eisenhower Tunnel, Glenwood Canyon, and the San Rafael Swell. The Eisenhower Tunnel is a vehicular Tunnel located at on Interstate 70 approximately 60 miles (100 kilometers west of Denver, Colorado Glenwood Canyon is a rugged scenic 125 mile (21 km gorge on the Colorado River in western Colorado in the United States. The San Rafael Swell is a large geologic feature located in south-central Utah, USA about 30 miles (50 km west of Green River Utah. The Eisenhower Tunnel is the highest point along the Interstate highway system with an elevation of 11,158 ft (3,401 m). The Dwight D Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, commonly called the Interstate Highway System (or simply the Interstate System)

The sections of the interstate in Missouri and Kansas have laid claim to be the first interstate in the United States. ^[2] The final piece of Interstate 70 was opened to traffic at Glenwood Canyon in 1992. Glenwood Canyon is a rugged scenic 125 mile (21 km gorge on the Colorado River in western Colorado in the United States. Most people considered this to be the last piece of the Interstate Highway System as originally planned to be opened.

Route description

Lengths
	mi^[1]	km
UT	232. A mile is a unit of Length, usually used to measure Distance, in a number of different systems including Imperial units United States The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand Within the US state of Utah, Interstate 70 (I-70 runs east–west for across the central part of the state 15	373. 83
CO	451. In the US state of Colorado, Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway traversing an east-west route across the center of the state 04	726. 31
KS	424. Interstate 70 enters flat plains in Kansas This portion of I-70 was the first segment to start being paved and to be completed in the interstate system 15	683. 01
MO	251. In the US state of Missouri, Interstate 70 is generally parallel to the Missouri River. 66	405. 25
IL	155. In the US state of Illinois, Interstate 70 is a major east-west Interstate highway that runs from the St 94	234. 90
IN	156. In the US state of Indiana, Interstate 70 travels east-west across the state passing through Indianapolis. 6	252. 17
OH	225. Interstate 70 (I-70 is an Interstate highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort Utah, to a Park and Ride 6	363. 29
WV	14. In the US state of West Virginia, Interstate 70 clips crosses the Ohio River at Wheeling and runs through the Wheeling Tunnel 45	23. 27
PA	167. Interstate 70 runs east-west across the southwest part of the U 92	270. 40
MD	93. Interstate 70 in Maryland is a major east-west highway that runs from the Pennsylvania state line near Hancock east across the central portion 62	150. 76
	2153. 13	3465. 13

Major cities Bolded cities are officially-designated control cities for signs
Interstate 15 Grand Junction, Colorado Denver, Colorado Limon, Colorado Hays, Kansas Salina, Kansas Topeka, Kansas Kansas City, Missouri Columbia, Missouri Wentzville, Missouri St. Louis, Missouri Indianapolis, Indiana Dayton, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Wheeling, West Virginia Washington, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (bypassed) New Stanton, Pennsylvania Breezewood, Pennsylvania Hancock, Maryland Hagerstown, Maryland Frederick, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

Utah

Main article: Interstate 70 in Utah

See also: San Rafael Swell

Interstate 70 begins at an interchange with Interstate 15 near Cove Fort. A control city is a city or locality posted on a Traffic sign indicating forward destinations on a certain route Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California The City of Grand Junction is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat and the most populous city of Mesa County, Colorado, The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Limon is a Statutory Town that is the most populous town in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States. Hays is a city in Ellis County, Kansas, near the intersection of Interstate 70 and U Salina (pronounced /səˈlaɪnə/) is a city in and the County seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States. Topeka ( Kansa: Tó Ppí Kˀé ˌto ˈpːi ˌkˀeɪ Ioway: Dó Pí Kˀé ˌto ˈpʰi ˌkˀeɪ Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages Columbia (kəˈlʌmbiə is the fifth-largest city in the US state of Missouri and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. Wentzville is a city located in western St Charles County Missouri. Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States. It is the County seat and largest city of Montgomery County. Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio. Wheeling is a city in West Virginia, in the United States. Most of the city is in Ohio County, with a small Washington is a city in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. New Stanton is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Breezewood is an unincorporated town in Bedford County in south-central Pennsylvania. Hancock is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. Hagerstown (ˈheɪgɚztaʊn is the County seat of Washington County, Maryland, United States. Frederick is the County seat of Frederick County Maryland, United States. Within the US state of Utah, Interstate 70 (I-70 runs east–west for across the central part of the state The San Rafael Swell is a large geologic feature located in south-central Utah, USA about 30 miles (50 km west of Green River Utah. In the field of Road transport, an interchange is a road junction that typically Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California Cove Fort is a Fort and historical site located in Millard County Utah. Heading east, I-70 crosses between the Tushar and Pahvant Ranges via Clear Creek canyon and decends into the Sevier Valley where I-70 serves Richfield, the only town of more than a few hundred people along I-70's path in Utah. Richfield is a city in and the county seat of Sevier County, Utah, in the United States, and is the largest city in southern-central Utah Upon leaving the valley near Salina I-70 crosses 7,923 ft (2,415 m) Salina Summit and then crosses a massive geologic formation called the San Rafael Swell. Salina is a city in Sevier County, Utah, United States. The population was 2958 at the City Council 2008 The San Rafael Swell is a large geologic feature located in south-central Utah, USA about 30 miles (50 km west of Green River Utah.

Prior to I-70's construction the swell was relatively undiscovered and inaccessible via paved roads. Once this 108 mi (174 km) section was opened to traffic in 1970, it became the longest stretch of interstate highway with no services and the first highway in the U. S. built over a completely new route since the Alaska Highway. The Alaska Highway (also known as the Alaskan Highway, Alaska-Canadian Highway, or ALCAN Highway) was constructed during World War II and connects ^[3] It also became the longest piece of interstate highway to be opened at one time. ^[4] Although opened in 1970, this section was not formally complete until 1990 when a second steel arch bridge spanning Eagle Canyon was opened to traffic.

I-70 passes through Spotted Wolf Canyon inside the San Rafael Swell

Since I-70's construction the swell has been discovered for its desolate beauty. The San Rafael Swell is a large geologic feature located in south-central Utah, USA about 30 miles (50 km west of Green River Utah. The swell has since been nominated for National Park and/or National Monument status on multiple occasions. If the swell is granted this status it arguably would be the first time a National Park owes its existence to an interstate highway. Most of the exits in this span are view areas, brake check areas, and Runaway truck ramps with few traditional freeway exits. A rest area, travel plaza, rest stop, or service area is a public facility located next to a large thoroughfare such as a Highway, Expressway A runaway truck ramp, runaway truck lane, emergency escape ramp or truck arrester bed is a traffic device that enables vehicles that are having

I-70 exits the swell near Green River. Green River is a city in Emery and Grand Counties in the US state of Utah. From Green River to the Colorado state line I-70 follows the southern edge of the Book Cliffs. The Book Cliffs Range is a Mountain range in western Colorado and eastern Utah.

Colorado

Main article: Interstate 70 in Colorado

I-70 at the portal of the Eisenhower Tunnel. In the US state of Colorado, Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway traversing an east-west route across the center of the state

Entering from Utah, I-70 descends into the Grand Valley where it meets the Colorado River, which provides its path up the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The Colorado River (' Aha Kwahwat in Mojave) is a River in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately The Western Slope of Colorado refers to a region of the US state of Colorado, incorporating everything in the state west of the Continental Divide Mountain peaks of the Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains, often called the Rockies, are a Mountain range in western North America. Here I-70 serves the Grand Junction metro area before traversing more mountainous terrain. The City of Grand Junction is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat and the most populous city of Mesa County, Colorado, It passes through the 15 mile (24 km) section of I-70 through Glenwood Canyon, which was the last section of I-70 to be completed. Glenwood Canyon is a rugged scenic 125 mile (21 km gorge on the Colorado River in western Colorado in the United States. This stretch was completed in 1992 and was an engineering marvel due to the extremely difficult terrain and narrow space in the canyon, which requires corners that are sharper than normal Interstate standards. Engineering is the Discipline and Profession of applying technical and scientific Knowledge and For the song see CANYONMID. For the band see Canyon (band. A canyon (rarely cañon) or gorge I-blank widesvg|90px|right]] Standards for Interstate Highways in the United States are defined by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Construction was delayed for many years due to environmental concerns. The difficulties in building the road in the canyon were compounded by the fact that a railroad occupied the south bank and many temporary construction projects took place to keep U.S. Route 6 open, at the time the only east-west road in the area. US Route 6, also called the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is a main route of the U Much of the highway is elevated above the Colorado River. The Colorado River (' Aha Kwahwat in Mojave) is a River in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately The speed limit in this section is 50 mph (80 km/h) due to the limited sight distance and sharper corners. Great care was taken to not destroy the local ecosystem with the building of the road. All rest areas through this stretch use reclaimed water.

The Eisenhower Tunnel, the highest vehicular tunnel in the world and the longest tunnel built under the Interstate program, passes through the Continental Divide. The Eisenhower Tunnel is a vehicular Tunnel located at on Interstate 70 approximately 60 miles (100 kilometers west of Denver, Colorado A continental divide is a line of elevated Terrain which forms a border between two watersheds such that Water falling on one side of the line eventually Because of the Eisenhower Tunnel's existence, I-70 is one of few roads connecting ski resorts such as Keystone and Aspen with Denver and it is more likely to be open than alternative roads. Keystone is a Census-designated place (CDP in Summit County, Colorado, United States. The City of Aspen is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat and the most populous city of Pitkin County, Colorado, United The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States After traversing the mountainous terrain, I-70 goes through Denver and intersects Interstate 25. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Leaving Denver, I-70 traverses through wide plains through east central Colorado before exiting into Kansas.

A section of the highway is displayed in the video game Syphon Filter 2 as an escape route for the protagonist. Syphon Filter 2 is a Third-person shooter Video game for the Sony PlayStation.

Bicyclists are permitted to use the shoulder lane of I-70 in portions of Colorado; this is one of the few sections of Interstate Highway where non-motorized vehicles are permitted to use the road.

When leaving the Rocky Mountains, the Denver skyline can be seen on a clear day. This can fool truckers and other unsuspecting drivers because there is still over 10 miles (16 km) of steep grade road before reaching the city. A series of signs warn truckers of the steep grade.

Kansas

Main article: Interstate 70 in Kansas

Coming from Colorado, I-70 enters flat plains in Kansas. Interstate 70 enters flat plains in Kansas This portion of I-70 was the first segment to start being paved and to be completed in the interstate system This portion of I-70 was the first segment to start being paved and to be completed in the interstate system. It is given the nickname "Main Street of Kansas" as the interstate extends from the Western border to the Eastern border covering 424 miles (682 km) and passing through most of the state's principal cities in the process.

I-70 crossing on the Lewis & Clark Viaduct over the Kansas River from Kansas to Missouri in Kansas City.

In Salina, I-70 intersects with I-135, the longest "spur" route in the Interstate system^[5], forming the latter's northern terminus. Salina (pronounced /səˈlaɪnə/) is a city in and the County seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States. Interstate 135 (abbreviated I-135) is a 957 mile-long Interstate Highway in central and south-central Kansas, USA.

In Topeka, I-70 intersects I-470, twice. Topeka ( Kansa: Tó Ppí Kˀé ˌto ˈpːi ˌkˀeɪ Ioway: Dó Pí Kˀé ˌto ˈpʰi ˌkˀeɪ Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1372 mile loop highway in Topeka Kansas that bypasses the downtown area At the eastern intersection, the Kansas Turnpike merges, making I-70 into a toll road. The Kansas Turnpike is a 236-mile (380-km Freeway -standard Toll road that lies entirely within the U A toll road, (also known as a tollway, turnpike, pike, or toll highway, especially if it is constructed to Freeway standards This is one of only two sections of I-70 that are tolled. (The other is part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. ) I-70 carries this designation from Topeka to Bonner Springs, the eastern terminus of the turnpike. Bonner Springs is a river city located mostly in Wyandotte, and in parts of Johnson and Leavenworth counties (although the vast majority of the population There is also a third child route in Topeka, I-335, which runs from I-470 south to meet up with I-35 in the Flint Hills town of Emporia. Just past the Bonner Springs Toll Plaza I-70 crosses I-435 for the first time, which allows travelers to bypass the downtown traffic via I-435, which encircles the Kansas City metropolitan area. Further down the highway in Kansas City, Kansas, approximately 3 miles (4. 8 km) before the 18th Street Expressway, I-70 is intersected again by another child route. This route, I-635, runs from I-35 at its southern terminus up to I-29, just about 5 miles (8. 0 km) across the Missouri river, at its northern terminus. From I-635 to just past the 7th Street (US 169) exit, I-70 runs adjacent to the second largest rail yard in the United States (only the Chicago rail yard is larger). Here I-670 (also designated "Alternate 70" on some signs) diverges, providing a more direct route that rejoins I-70 proper a few miles east in Missouri. Interstate 670 (abbreviated I-670) is a 281 mile (452 km connector highway between I-70 in Kansas City Kansas and I-70 in Kansas City The highway passes over the former stockyards and rail yard when it crosses the Kansas River on the Lewis & Clark Viaduct into downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas River (also known as the Kaw) is a River in northeastern Kansas in the United States.

Missouri

Main article: Interstate 70 in Missouri

Interstate 70 in Saline County, Missouri

After crossing the Lewis & Clark Viaduct, I-70 enters Missouri. In the US state of Missouri, Interstate 70 is generally parallel to the Missouri River. Saline County is a County located in the US state of Missouri. It encounters a loop of freeways, called the Alphabet Loop, which contains I-70 as well as I-35, I-670, U.S. 24, U.S. 40, U.S. 71, and U.S. 169. The downtown freeway loop, also nicknamed the "Alphabet Loop", is a complex layout of Freeways in downtown Kansas City Missouri involving Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. Interstate 670 (abbreviated I-670) is a 281 mile (452 km connector highway between I-70 in Kansas City Kansas and I-70 in Kansas City US Route 24, a dual north-south/east-west route is one of the original United States highways of 1926 US Route 71 is a north-south United States highway. This original 1926 route has remained largely unchanged by encroaching Interstate highways Currently US Route 169 is a spur of US Route 69. It currently runs for 966 Miles (1555 km) from the city of Virginia, Minnesota to In the southern part of this loop, I-670 cuts directly through the downtown while I-70 bypasses the taller buildings a few blocks north near the Missouri River. Westbound I-670 is also designated Alternate I-70 making this the only permanent "alternate" interstate in the country. Interstate 670 (abbreviated I-670) is a 281 mile (452 km connector highway between I-70 in Kansas City Kansas and I-70 in Kansas City Most of the interstates in this loop are in their second mile, so all exits (no matter the which interstate carries the road) are numbered 2 and suffixed with every letter of the alphabet except I, O and Z.

The section of I-70 in Downtown Kansas City is approximately the southern city limits of "City of Kansas" when it was incorporated in 1853. The first two auto bridges in Missouri mark the city's original boundaries with the Broadway Bridge (Kansas City) (U.S. Route 169) being the west boundary while the Heart of America Bridge (Route 9) is the east boundary. The Broadway Bridge is a through arch bridge that spans the Missouri River in Kansas City Missouri, in the United States. US Route 169 is a spur of US Route 69. It currently runs for 966 Miles (1555 km) from the city of Virginia, Minnesota to The Heart of America Bridge is a vehicular Girder bridge over the Missouri River, in Kansas City Missouri. Route 9 is a highway in the Kansas City Missouri area Its northern terminus is at Interstate 29 / U Another intersection of note is the second traverse of I-435. Interstate 435 (abbreviated I-435) is an Interstate Highway Beltway that encircles much of the Kansas City Missouri Metropolitan Area in the This is primarily notable because it immediately precedes the Truman Sports Complex (home of both Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium) and also because the entrance ramps from I-435 northbound onto I-70 eastbound also serve as the exit ramps from I-70 into the Truman Sports Complex parking lots. The Harry S Truman Sports Complex is a facility located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Arrowhead Stadium is a Stadium located in Kansas City Missouri, and home to the National Football League 's Kansas City Chiefs. Ewing M Kauffman Stadium (ˈkɔfmən formerly Royals Stadium) is a Major League Baseball Stadium located in Kansas City Missouri, and Interstate 435 (abbreviated I-435) is an Interstate Highway Beltway that encircles much of the Kansas City Missouri Metropolitan Area in the This section of the Interstate is marked as the "George Brett Super Highway", named after the Kansas City Royals third baseman who played the entirety of his career (1977-1993) at "The K". George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The last interstate intersection in the immediate Kansas City metro area is with I-470 in Independence. Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1672 mile connector highway between Independence Missouri and southeast Kansas City Missouri. Independence is a city in Jackson County in the US state of Missouri, and the fourth largest city in the state

I-70 in downtown St. Louis, photo taken from the Gateway Arch. The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is located in St Louis Missouri near

After passing Kansas City, I-70 traverses the length of Missouri, west to east. It passes through the largest city between Kansas City and St. Louis, Columbia, which is about halfway between the two major cities, and the home of the University of Missouri. Columbia (kəˈlʌmbiə is the fifth-largest city in the US state of Missouri and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. The University of Missouri (also known as the University of Missouri–Columbia, Mizzou, or MU) is a public land-grant and research The terrain is rolling with some hills and bluffs near rivers. I-70 also crosses the Missouri River twice (as did the original US 40)--at Rocheport, about 15 miles (24 km) west of Columbia, and at St. Charles, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of St. Rocheport is a city in Boone County, Missouri, United States. St Charles ( French: "Saint-Charles" Spanish: "San Carlos" is a city in and the county seat of St Louis. Most of the highway on this stretch is four-lane. Various proposals have been made to widen it (at an estimated cost of $3. 5 billion) including turning it into a toll road. ^[6] I-70 eventually gets into the St. Louis metro area and U.S. Route 40 splits to the south, along with U.S. Route 61, which does not have a concurrency with I-70. US Route 61 is the official designation for a United States highway that runs from New Orleans Louisiana, to the city of Wyoming Minnesota. A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different Highway, Motorway The intersecting road will be upgraded to Interstate standards because of the upgrade to Interstate 64. I-blank widesvg|90px|right]] Standards for Interstate Highways in the United States are defined by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Interstate 64 (abbreviated I-64) is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. ^[7] After this interchange, I-70 intersects two child routes, I-270 and I-170. In the field of Road transport, an interchange is a road junction that typically Interstate 270 (abbreviated I-270) makes up a large portion of the outer belt Freeway in the St Interstate 170 (abbreviated I-170) is the designation for an interstate route in the St I-70 then heads into the city limits of St. Louis, designated "The Mark McGwire Highway" after the Cardinals former first baseman (1997-2001), who hit 70 home runs in 1998 to break the single season record set by Roger Maris in 1961, allowing the number 70 to take on greater significance in St. Mark David McGwire (born October 1 1963 in Pomona California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career with the Roger Eugene Maris ( September 10 1934 &ndash December 14 1985) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball 70 ( seventy) is the Natural number following 69 and preceding 71. Louis. It continues south to intersect with I-64, U.S. 40, and I-55, which then become concurrent as they head east to cross the Mississippi River on the Poplar Street Bridge. Interstate 64 (abbreviated I-64) is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. Interstate 55 (I-55 is an Interstate highway in the central United States. The Mississippi River is the second longest River in the United States, with a length of from its source in Lake Itasca in Minnesota to The Poplar Street Bridge, officially the Bernard F Dickmann Bridge, completed in 1967 is a long (197m deck Girder bridge across the Mississippi River

The 1985 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals was nicknamed the "I-70 Series" because St. The 1985 World Series began on October 19 1985 and ended October 27. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Louis and Kansas City are the two endpoints of I-70 in Missouri and the highway passed both Busch Stadium and Royals Stadium. Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee Busch Stadium (also referred to informally as " New Busch Stadium " or " Busch Stadium III " is the home of the St Ewing M Kauffman Stadium (ˈkɔfmən formerly Royals Stadium) is a Major League Baseball Stadium located in Kansas City Missouri, and

Illinois

Main article: Interstate 70 in Illinois

See also: U.S. Route 40 in Illinois

After crossing the Poplar Street Bridge, I-64 splits off, while I-55 and I-70 stay concurrent. In the US state of Illinois, Interstate 70 is a major east-west Interstate highway that runs from the St In the US state of Illinois, US Route 40 runs from the Poplar Street Bridge in East St The Poplar Street Bridge, officially the Bernard F Dickmann Bridge, completed in 1967 is a long (197m deck Girder bridge across the Mississippi River When they intersect I-270, I-55 stays on its own pavement using the mileposts from the Poplar Street Bridge, while I-70 heads east on I-270's pavement using I-270's mileposts. So when I-55/70 intersects I-270 from the southeast, the exit numbers would be 20 A/B, whereas if I-70 intersects I-55/270 from the east, it would be exits 15 A/B. An exit number is a number assigned to a Road junction, usually an exit from a Freeway.

I-70 does not pass through any major cities in Illinois. It does run concurrent with Interstate 57 around Effingham. A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different Highway, Motorway Interstate 57 (I-57 is an Interstate highway in the midwestern United States. Effingham is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. I-70 then proceeds east towards Indiana.

Indiana

Indianapolis from I-70.

Main article: Interstate 70 in Indiana

See also: U. In the US state of Indiana, Interstate 70 travels east-west across the state passing through Indianapolis. S. Route 40 in Indiana

I-70 enters Indiana west of Terre Haute. Terre Haute ( is a city in Vigo County, Indiana near the state's western border with Illinois. The only major city is Indianapolis. Interstate 65 can be accessed from downtown, while the other Interstates in the city, Interstate 74 and 69, must be accessed from Interstate 465, the beltway around the city. Interstate 65 (I-65 is a major Interstate Highway in the United States. Interstate 74 (abbreviated I-74) is an Interstate highway in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Interstate 69 (I-69 is an Interstate Highway in the United States. Interstate 465 (I-465 is the Beltway circling Indianapolis Indiana, United States. After passing through, it continues east through eastern Indiana before exiting into Ohio in Richmond, with U.S. Route 35. Richmond (ˈrɪtʃmənd is a city in Wayne Township, Wayne County, in east central Indiana, which borders Ohio. US Route 35 is a north-south United States highway that runs northwest-southeast for approximately from northern Indiana to the western suburbs of Charleston

Ohio

Main article: Interstate 70 in Ohio

Interstate 70 enters Ohio just east of Richmond, Indiana. Interstate 70 (I-70 is an Interstate highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort Utah, to a Park and Ride Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads Richmond (ˈrɪtʃmənd is a city in Wayne Township, Wayne County, in east central Indiana, which borders Ohio. Immediately after crossing into Ohio, eastbound travelers are greeted by a unique teal-blue arch that spans the width of the freeway, with a "Welcome to Ohio" sign above the eastbound lanes. A sign thanking travelers for visiting Ohio is mounted on the other side of the arch for westbound travelers. Continuing eastbound, I-70 intersects Interstate 75 north of Dayton, followed by I-675 on the east side of Dayton. Interstate 75 (I-75 is a major north-south Interstate Highway in the midwest and southeastern United States. Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States. It is the County seat and largest city of Montgomery County. Interstate 675 (I-675 is an Interstate highway in Ohio that connects Interstate 75 with Interstate 70, serving as an eastern bypass of Springfield is the next city, site of Buck Creek State Park. Springfield is a city in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Clark County.

I-70 and I-71 intersection in Columbus, Ohio.

I-70 then encounters the largest city in Ohio, Columbus. Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio. Columbus is bounded by I-270, and is roughly centered around the intersection of I-70 and Interstate 71, which share the same asphalt through a notoriously congested 1. Interstate 270 (abbreviated I-270) is the beltway loop freeway in the Columbus metropolitan area commonly known locally as "The Outerbelt" Interstate 71 (I-71 is an Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes/Midwestern region of the United States. 5-mile (2. 4 km) stretch locally known as the "South Innerbelt" or, more commonly, "The Split. " The Split will be reconstructed within the next few years. Interstate 670 connects Port Columbus International Airport with I-270, I-71, and I-70. Interstate 670 (I-670 is an Interstate Highway in the US state of Ohio that passes through downtown Columbus, connecting I-70 west Port Columbus International Airport, commonly shortened to Port Columbus, is an international Airport located 6 miles (10 Kilometers) east of East of Columbus, I-70 passes through Zanesville and on to Cambridge, where it intersects Interstate 77. Zanesville is a city in and the County seat of Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. Cambridge is a city in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Guernsey County. Interstate 77 (abbreviated I-77) is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States. Continuing on towards West Virginia, I-70 intersects Interstate 470 just east of St. Clairsville. West Virginia ( is a state in the Appalachian Upland South, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, bordered by Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1063 mile loop highway that bypasses downtown Wheeling West Virginia. St Clairsville is a city in Belmont County, Ohio in the United States. I-470 is primarily used for through traffic, as it is actually shorter to travel I-470 through Wheeling than to continue on I-70.

In March 1995, a hole (from a former coal mine) opened up on the eastbound side of I-70 in Guernsey County near Old Washington, causing traffic to be rerouted onto US 40 between Old Washington and Cambridge for several months.

West Virginia

Main article: Interstate 70 in West Virginia

Crossing the Ohio River (Fort Henry Bridge) at Wheeling

The portion of I-70 in West Virginia crosses the Ohio River at Wheeling and runs through the Wheeling Tunnel. In the US state of West Virginia, Interstate 70 clips crosses the Ohio River at Wheeling and runs through the Wheeling Tunnel Opened on September 8 1955 the Fort Henry Bridge over the Ohio River once carried just US 40 and US 250. The Ohio River is the largest Tributary by volume of the Mississippi River. Wheeling is a city in West Virginia, in the United States. Most of the city is in Ohio County, with a small I-70 has only one through lane in each direction at the tunnel. A major interchange was planned but never completed on the east side of the Wheeling Tunnel. Upon merging with I-470, I-70 goes uphill towards Dallas Pike, West Virginia, This part of the road is called "Two Mile Hill", which is known locally for the many accidents at the bottom of the hill. Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1063 mile loop highway that bypasses downtown Wheeling West Virginia. I-70 has brought major development in Ohio County, the only county the route passes through in West Virginia, in the past few years. Ohio County is a County located in the northern panhandle of the U On the north side of the highway a former strip mine is being developed into a retail area called "The Highlands". This stretch of Interstate 70 is the shortest I-70 is in any state, traveling only 15 miles (24 km) from the Ohio River to the Pennsylvania border.

Pennsylvania

Main article: Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania

Drivers on I-70 near Breezewood, Pennsylvania have to leave the freeway and travel a few blocks on US 30 past several traffic lights before returning to the freeway. Interstate 70 runs east-west across the southwest part of the U Breezewood is an unincorporated town in Bedford County in south-central Pennsylvania. US Route 30 is an east-west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country ^[8] This stretch of I-70 is one of the few gaps on the Interstate Highway System. For the most part the Interstate Highway System in the United States is a connected system with most roads completed

The 38 miles (61 km) of I-70 between Washington, Pennsylvania and New Stanton, Pennsylvania is a sub-standard section of the highway. Washington is a city in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. New Stanton is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. I-blank widesvg|90px|right]] Standards for Interstate Highways in the United States are defined by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials This section of I-70 used to be Pennsylvania Route 71. Pennsylvania Route 71 ( PA Route 71 or PA 71) was a State highway in the U It is characterized by sharp curves, limited sight distance, narrow shoulders, and lack of merge lanes at interchanges. Traffic on clover leaf ramps must weave in the right through lane of traffic due to the lack of a third lane for entering and exiting traffic. Other on and off ramps effectively function as RIRO, making for a nervewracking entrance if traffic is approaching. The phrases Right-in/right-out ( RIRO) or left-in/left-out ( LILO) refer to a type of roadway intersection where in the minor street The speed limit on this stretch is 55 mph (90 km/h)

From New Stanton to Breezewood, I-70 overlaps I-76 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Interstate 76 (abbreviated I-76) is an Interstate Highway in the United States, running 435 miles (700 km from an interchange with Interstate 71 The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll highway system operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. This is one of two tolled sections of I-70 (the other being in Kansas, where the portion of the Kansas Turnpike east of Topeka is signed I-70. The Kansas Turnpike is a 236-mile (380-km Freeway -standard Toll road that lies entirely within the U )

I-70 also overlaps I-79 near Washington, Pennsylvania for 3 miles (4. Washington is a city in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. 8 km).

I-70 went through Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at one point; its original route has been incorporated into I-376, as well as parts of I-76, I-279 and I-79. Interstate 79 (abbreviated I-79) is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston West

Maryland

Main article: Interstate 70 in Maryland

In Maryland, Interstate 70 runs horizontally from the Pennsylvania state line near Hancock east across the central portion of the state towards Baltimore, following the route of the National Road, now known as U.S. 40. Interstate 70 in Maryland is a major east-west highway that runs from the Pennsylvania state line near Hancock east across the central portion The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern Hancock is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. US 40svg|right|100px|thumb|The National Road is now included as part of U US Route 40 in Maryland runs from Western Maryland to Cecil County in the state's northeastern corner It is the major east-west highway in the state, serving the cities of Hagerstown and Frederick and bypassing Ellicott City; east of Frederick, the route was originally designated Interstate 70N. Hagerstown (ˈheɪgɚztaʊn is the County seat of Washington County, Maryland, United States. Frederick is the County seat of Frederick County Maryland, United States. Ellicott City is an Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. The route serves Washington D.C. via Interstate 270, which was once designated Interstate 70S. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Interstate 270 (abbreviated I-270) is a 344-mile spur Interstate highway that travels between Interstate 70 in Frederick Maryland Uniquely, Interstate 70 indirectly serves a branch of the Washington Metro at Shady Grove via Interstate 370, which only connects to Interstate 270. Located in Derwood, Maryland, but mostly in the area of Gaithersburg, Shady Grove is a Washington Metro station in Montgomery Interstate 370 (abbreviated I-370) is a 313-mile Interstate highway spur route off Interstate 270 in Gaithersburg, Maryland

I-70 was planned to end at Interstate 95 in [Baltimore], but due to local opposition, it was only built to Maryland Route 122 (see History below). Interstate 95 in Maryland is a major highway that runs diagonally from northeast to southwest from Maryland's border with Delaware, to the Woodrow Maryland Route 122, better known as Security Boulevard, is a six-lane highway that runs near the Social Security Administration complex located in Woodlawn The pavement that was supposed to be part of the route to Baltimore is now a Park and ride. Park and ride (or incentive parking) facilities are Public transport stations that allow commuters and other people wishing to travel into

History

Besides being the first Interstate signed into law, other oddities happened with I-70 as well:

Western terminus

As first proposed, the western terminus of I-70 was Denver, Colorado. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Utah and Colorado pressured the federal government to extend the plans for I-70 farther west, arguing that a direct link between Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah was vital for an effective highway system. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U The proposal was to follow what is now U.S. Route 6 west and connect to I-15 at Spanish Fork, Utah. US Route 6, also called the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is a main route of the U Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California Spanish Fork is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo &ndash Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Federal planners (influenced by the military) agreed to extend the proposed route of I-70, but not to serve Salt Lake. The military wanted to better connect southern California with the North Eastern U. S. This led to I-70's constructed route through the San Rafael Swell and terminating at Cove Fort. Many motorists include I-70 as part of their cross-country drives between New York City and Los Angeles (which are accessible to I-70 via other interstates). The City of New York Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West ^[4]

Eastern terminus

As a result of freeway revolts in the Baltimore area, Interstate 70 was not completed east of Maryland Route 122 to its planned terminus on Interstate 95 within the city of Baltimore, and for all intents and purposes, ends at a four-way symmetrical stack interchange with Interstate 695, the Baltimore Beltway. The Freeway Revolts (sometimes expressway revolts) refer to a phenomenon encountered in the United States and Canada and in the 1960s and 1970s where planned Maryland Route 122, better known as Security Boulevard, is a six-lane highway that runs near the Social Security Administration complex located in Woodlawn In Baltimore Maryland, United States, Interstate 95 runs through the southwestern quadrant of the city before turning east skirting the edge of the central business Interstate 695 (abbreviated I-695) is a -long full beltway Interstate highway extending around Baltimore Maryland, USA.

Notoriety

The highway gave its name to the "I-70 Killer," a serial killer who committed a string of murders within a few miles of it in several Midwestern states in the 1980s. A serial killer is a person who Murders usually three or more people with a "cooling off" period between each murder and whose motivation for killing is largely based No suspect has ever been apprehended despite the widespread publicity the murders have generated, including their being featured several times on the television show America's Most Wanted. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic America's Most Wanted is an American TV show produced by 20th Century Fox, and is the longest-running program of any kind in the history

The 1985 World Series was a contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals. The 1985 World Series began on October 19 1985 and ended October 27. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. As these cities are primarily connected by Interstate 70, this World Series was often referred to as the "I-70 Series" in the media.

Major intersections

Interstate 15 in Cove Fort, Utah
Interstate 76 in Arvada, Colorado
Interstate 25 in Denver, Colorado — the Mousetrap
Interstate 225 in Aurora, Colorado
Interstate 135 near Salina, Kansas
Interstate 435 near Bonner Springs, Kansas
Interstate 635 in central Kansas City, Kansas
Interstate 35 in Kansas City, Missouri (concurrent between exits 2A and 2H)
Interstate 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. Interstate 15 (I-15 is the fourth-longest north-south transcontinental interstate highway in the United States, traveling through the states of California Cove Fort is a Fort and historical site located in Millard County Utah. Interstate 76 (I-76 is an Interstate highway that runs from Interstate 70 in Arvada Colorado (near Denver) to an intersection with Interstate The City of Arvada (arˈvaˈda is a suburb of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area and a Home Rule Municipality in Jefferson County and The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States The Mousetrap is an informal name for the highway interchange of I-25 and I-70 in the northern part of Denver Colorado, USA. Interstate 225 (I-225 is a Spur route (and the only auxiliary route of Interstate 25 in Colorado, traversing Aurora and small portions of The City of Aurora is a Home Rule Municipality that is the third most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 59th most populous city Interstate 135 (abbreviated I-135) is a 957 mile-long Interstate Highway in central and south-central Kansas, USA. Salina (pronounced /səˈlaɪnə/) is a city in and the County seat of Saline County, Kansas, United States. Interstate 435 (abbreviated I-435) is an Interstate Highway Beltway that encircles much of the Kansas City Missouri Metropolitan Area in the Bonner Springs is a river city located mostly in Wyandotte, and in parts of Johnson and Leavenworth counties (although the vast majority of the population Interstate 635 (abbreviated I-635) is a connector highway between Interstate 35 in Overland Park Kansas and Interstate 29 in Kansas City Kansas. Items for the metro area should also go to the Kansas City Metropolitan Area page Items for Kansas City Missouri Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages Interstate 29 (I-29 is an Interstate highway in the Midwestern United States. Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages I-29 Begins/Ends at this downtown interchange
Interstate 435 east of Kansas City, Missouri
Interstate 470 in Independence, Missouri
Interstate 44 in St. Louis, Missouri
Interstate 55 in St. Louis, Missouri. Interstate 435 (abbreviated I-435) is an Interstate Highway Beltway that encircles much of the Kansas City Missouri Metropolitan Area in the Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1672 mile connector highway between Independence Missouri and southeast Kansas City Missouri. Independence is a city in Jackson County in the US state of Missouri, and the fourth largest city in the state Interstate 44 (I-44 is an Interstate highway in the central United States. Interstate 55 (I-55 is an Interstate highway in the central United States. They stay joined until Troy, Illinois. Troy is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8524 at the 2000 census
Interstate 64 in St. Louis, Missouri. Interstate 64 (abbreviated I-64) is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. They stay joined until East Saint Louis, Illinois. East St Louis is a city located in St Clair County Illinois, USA directly across the Mississippi River from St
Interstate 255 west of Collinsville, Illinois
Interstate 57 in Effingham, Illinois (concurrent for 6 miles (10 km))
Interstate 74/Interstate 465 on the west side of Indianapolis, Indiana
Interstate 65 in Indianapolis, Indiana (concurrent for 2 miles (3 km))
Interstate 465 on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana
Interstate 75 in Dayton, Ohio
Interstate 675 between Springfield, Ohio and Dayton, Ohio
Interstate 71 in Columbus, Ohio (concurrent for 2 miles (3 km))
Interstate 77 in Cambridge, Ohio
Interstate 79 in Washington, Pennsylvania
Interstate 76 in New Stanton, Pennsylvania. Interstate 255 (I-255 is a Bypass route of Interstate 55 near St Collinsville is a city located mainly in Madison County, and partially in St Interstate 57 (I-57 is an Interstate highway in the midwestern United States. Effingham is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. Interstate 74 (abbreviated I-74) is an Interstate highway in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Interstate 465 (I-465 is the Beltway circling Indianapolis Indiana, United States. Interstate 65 (I-65 is a major Interstate Highway in the United States. Interstate 465 (I-465 is the Beltway circling Indianapolis Indiana, United States. Interstate 75 (I-75 is a major north-south Interstate Highway in the midwest and southeastern United States. Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States. It is the County seat and largest city of Montgomery County. Interstate 675 (I-675 is an Interstate highway in Ohio that connects Interstate 75 with Interstate 70, serving as an eastern bypass of Springfield is a city in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Clark County. Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States. It is the County seat and largest city of Montgomery County. Interstate 71 (I-71 is an Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes/Midwestern region of the United States. Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio. Interstate 77 (abbreviated I-77) is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States. Cambridge is a city in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Guernsey County. Interstate 79 (abbreviated I-79) is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston West Washington is a city in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States and part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. Interstate 76 (abbreviated I-76) is an Interstate Highway in the United States, running 435 miles (700 km from an interchange with Interstate 71 New Stanton is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. They stay joined until Breezewood, Pennsylvania (approximately 88 miles (142 km)). Breezewood is an unincorporated town in Bedford County in south-central Pennsylvania. While concurrent, they are part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike; thus, this is a tolled section of both Interstates. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll highway system operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the state of Pennsylvania, United States.
Interstate 99 in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Interstate 68 in Hancock, Maryland
Interstate 81 in Hagerstown, Maryland
Interstate 695 near Baltimore, Maryland

Auxiliary routes

I-70 has one of the closest distances between two distinct child interstates with the same child interstate number. Interstate 99 (I-99 is a partially-completed main route of the Interstate Highway System in central Pennsylvania. Bedford is a borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, 102 miles west of the State Capital Harrisburg. Interstate 68 (I-68 is an Interstate Highway in the United States. Hancock is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. Interstate 81 (abbreviated I-81) is an Interstate highway in the eastern part of the United States. Hagerstown (ˈheɪgɚztaʊn is the County seat of Washington County, Maryland, United States. Interstate 695 (abbreviated I-695) is a -long full beltway Interstate highway extending around Baltimore Maryland, USA. I-470 near Topeka, Kansas and I-470 on the east side of Kansas City, Missouri are approximately 72 miles (116 km) apart. Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1372 mile loop highway in Topeka Kansas that bypasses the downtown area Topeka ( Kansa: Tó Ppí Kˀé ˌto ˈpːi ˌkˀeɪ Ioway: Dó Pí Kˀé ˌto ˈpʰi ˌkˀeɪ Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1672 mile connector highway between Independence Missouri and southeast Kansas City Missouri. Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages

A breakdown about all of I-70's spur routes are below:

I-270 is a short connector between I-70 and I-25 in Denver, Colorado. Interstate 270 (I-270 is a 53-mile highway in the northeastern part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States
I-470 is a loop around the south side of Topeka, Kansas. Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1372 mile loop highway in Topeka Kansas that bypasses the downtown area Topeka ( Kansa: Tó Ppí Kˀé ˌto ˈpːi ˌkˀeɪ Ioway: Dó Pí Kˀé ˌto ˈpʰi ˌkˀeɪ
I-670 is an alternate route of I-70 in Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. Interstate 670 (abbreviated I-670) is a 281 mile (452 km connector highway between I-70 in Kansas City Kansas and I-70 in Kansas City Kansas City Kansas. Items for the metro area should also go to the Kansas City Metropolitan Area page Items for Kansas City Missouri Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages
I-470 is a connector between I-70 and I-435 in southeastern Kansas City and Independence, Missouri. Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1672 mile connector highway between Independence Missouri and southeast Kansas City Missouri. Interstate 435 (abbreviated I-435) is an Interstate Highway Beltway that encircles much of the Kansas City Missouri Metropolitan Area in the Independence is a city in Jackson County in the US state of Missouri, and the fourth largest city in the state
I-170 is a connector between I-64 and I-270 in St. Louis County, Missouri. Interstate 170 (abbreviated I-170) is the designation for an interstate route in the St Interstate 64 (abbreviated I-64) is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. St Louis County is a County located in the US state of Missouri.
I-270 loops around St. Interstate 270 (abbreviated I-270) makes up a large portion of the outer belt Freeway in the St Louis city and county. It is supplemented by I-255 to the east. Interstate 255 (I-255 is a Bypass route of Interstate 55 near St
I-270 is a beltway around Columbus, Ohio. Interstate 270 (abbreviated I-270) is the beltway loop freeway in the Columbus metropolitan area commonly known locally as "The Outerbelt" Columbus is the Capital and the largest city of the US state of Ohio.
I-670 is a short connector between I-70 and I-270 in eastern Columbus that provides direct access to Port Columbus International Airport from downtown Columbus. Interstate 670 (I-670 is an Interstate Highway in the US state of Ohio that passes through downtown Columbus, connecting I-70 west Port Columbus International Airport, commonly shortened to Port Columbus, is an international Airport located 6 miles (10 Kilometers) east of
I-470 is a southern bypass around Wheeling, West Virginia. Interstate 470 (abbreviated I-470) is a 1063 mile loop highway that bypasses downtown Wheeling West Virginia. Wheeling is a city in West Virginia, in the United States. Most of the city is in Ohio County, with a small
I-270 is a spur to Washington, D.C.. Interstate 270 (abbreviated I-270) is a 344-mile spur Interstate highway that travels between Interstate 70 in Frederick Maryland Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D It was formerly designated I-70S.
I-370 is a spur to Gaithersburg and Rockville, Maryland from I-270. Interstate 370 (abbreviated I-370) is a 313-mile Interstate highway spur route off Interstate 270 in Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. As of 2005, the city had an estimated total population of 57698 making it the fourth largest in Rockville is the County seat of Montgomery County Maryland, United States. It never connects to I-70.
I-170 was to have been a spur into downtown Baltimore, Maryland, but the short part that opened never connected to I-70 or to any other Interstate highway. Interstate 170 (abbreviated I-170) is the former designation for a 1 It was decommissioned in 1989, and US 40 is the current designation for the freeway.

References

^ ^a ^b Route Log- Main Routes of the Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways - Table 1. Federal Highway Administration. The Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA) is a division of the United States Department of Transportation that specializes in Highway transportation Retrieved on 2007-02-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
^ Eisenhower Interstate System. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. The Eisenhower Presidential Center, officially known as the Dwight D Retrieved on 2007-01-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain
^ Interstate 70. Utah Highways (personal site). Retrieved on 2007-01-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain
^ ^a ^b Ask the Rambler: Why Does I-70 End in Cove Fort, Utah?. Federal Highway Administration. The Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA) is a division of the United States Department of Transportation that specializes in Highway transportation Retrieved on 2007-01-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain
^ Shortest and longest 3-digit interstates.
^ "Missouri official calls for rebuilding I-70", Kansas City Business Journal, 8 Feb. 2006. Retrieved on 2007-01-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain
^ Route 40/61 Corridor Projects. Missouri Department of Transportation. The Missouri Department of Transportation ( MoDOT) is a state government organization in charge of maintaining public roadways of the U Retrieved on 2007-01-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain
^ Manuel Roig-Franzia, "The Town That Stops Traffic: Travelers Encounter Way Station as Way of Life in Breezewood," Washington Post, 22 November 2001, B1. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D

Rob Hiaasen, "Go west, young man: Like Horace Greeley’s famed advice, curious sign on I-70 beckons yonder," Baltimore Sun, June 4, 2007, available at http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bal-to.covefort04jun04,0,3582738.story.

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For another freeway route in the United States with Interstate 27 as a "misreference" see U Interstate 29 (I-29 is an Interstate highway in the Midwestern United States. Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. Interstate 37 (I-37 is a intrastate Interstate Highway located within the U Interstate 39 (I-39 is an interstate highway in the Midwestern United States. Interstate 40 (I-40 is a major west-east Interstate highway in the United States Interstate 43 (I-43 is an intrastate Interstate highway located entirely within the state of Wisconsin. Interstate 44 (I-44 is an Interstate highway in the central United States. Interstate 45 (I-45 is an Interstate Highway located entirely within the U Interstate 49 (I-49 is an intrastate Interstate highway located entirely within the state of Louisiana in the southern United States. Interstate 55 (I-55 is an Interstate highway in the central United States. Interstate 57 (I-57 is an Interstate highway in the midwestern United States. Interstate 59 (I-59 is an Interstate highway in the southern United States. Interstate 64 (abbreviated I-64) is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. Interstate 65 (I-65 is a major Interstate Highway in the United States. Interstate 66 (I-66 is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States. Interstate 68 (I-68 is an Interstate Highway in the United States. Interstate 69 (I-69 is an Interstate Highway in the United States. Interstate 71 (I-71 is an Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes/Midwestern region of the United States. Interstate 72 (abbreviated I-72) is an Interstate highway in the midwestern United States. Interstate 73 (abbreviated I-73) is a main route of the Interstate Highway System, currently located entirely within the U Interstate 74 (abbreviated I-74) is an Interstate highway in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Interstate 75 (I-75 is a major north-south Interstate Highway in the midwest and southeastern United States. Interstate 76 (I-76 is an Interstate highway that runs from Interstate 70 in Arvada Colorado (near Denver) to an intersection with Interstate Interstate 76 (abbreviated I-76) is an Interstate Highway in the United States, running 435 miles (700 km from an interchange with Interstate 71 Interstate 77 (abbreviated I-77) is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States. Route description Pennsylvania See also Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania I-78 begins at a directional-T interchange with Interstate Interstate 79 (abbreviated I-79) is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States, designated from Interstate 77 in Charleston West Interstate 80 (I-80 is the second-longest Interstate Highway in the United States (after I-90) Interstate 81 (abbreviated I-81) is an Interstate highway in the eastern part of the United States. Interstate 82 (I-82 is a Interstate Highway that extends from I-90 in Ellensburg Washington to I-84 near Umatilla Oregon Interstate 83 (abbreviated I-83) is an Interstate highway in the eastern United States. Interstate 84 (I-84 is an Interstate highway in the Western United States that runs from Portland Oregon (intersecting I-5) to Echo Interstate 84 (abbreviated I-84) is an Interstate highway extending from Dunmore Pennsylvania (near Scranton Pennsylvania) at an intersection Interstate 85 (I-85 is an Interstate highway in the southeastern United States. Interstate 86 (I-86 is an intrastate Interstate Highway, located entirely within the state of Idaho. Interstate 86 was once assigned to what is now Interstate 84 east of East Hartford, Connecticut. Interstate 87 (abbreviated I-87) is a 33349 mile (53670 km intrastate Interstate highway located entirely within the state of New York History Prior to its designation as an Interstate Highway the route was known as IL 5, and before that IL 190. Interstate 88 (I-88 is an Interstate highway entirely within the U Interstate 89 (abbreviated I-89) is an Interstate highway in the New England region of the United States. Interstate 90 (I-90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States at nearly 3100 miles (5000 kilometers Interstate 91 (abbreviated I-91) is an Interstate highway in the New England section of the United States. Interstate 93 (abbreviated I-93) is an Interstate highway in the New England section of the United States. Interstate 95 ( I-95) is the main Highway on the East Coast of the United States, paralleling the Atlantic Ocean from Maine to Interstate 96 (I-96 is an intrastate Interstate highway that is entirely within the U Interstate 97 (abbreviated I-97) is an intrastate Interstate highway located entirely within Anne Arundel County Maryland, United Interstate 99 (I-99 is a partially-completed main route of the Interstate Highway System in central Pennsylvania. Interstate 238 (I-238 is a short auxiliary route of the Interstate Highway System in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States. Interstate H-1 (abbreviated H-1) is the busiest Interstate highway in Hawaii, United States, located on the island of O‘ahu. Interstate H-2 (abbreviated H-2) is an intrastate Interstate highway located on the island of O‘ahu in Hawai‘i, USA Interstate H-3 (abbreviated H-3) is an intrastate Interstate highway located on the island of O‘ahu in the state of Hawai‘i, United There are four officially designated interstate highways in Alaska, even though Alaska is usually considered to have no interstates and the routes do not connect There are four officially designated interstate highways in Alaska, even though Alaska is usually considered to have no interstates and the routes do not connect There are four officially designated interstate highways in Alaska, even though Alaska is usually considered to have no interstates and the routes do not connect There are four officially designated interstate highways in Alaska, even though Alaska is usually considered to have no interstates and the routes do not connect PR-52 is a Freeway in Puerto Rico, United States. It runs from PR-1 in Río Piedras southwest until it intersects with highway PR-2 in Ponce PR-22 ( also part of unsigned Interstate PR2) is a 51-mile (83-km long Toll road in the north coast of Puerto Rico that connects the cities of San There are three officially designated Interstate Highways in Puerto Rico. Primary interstates are the major Interstate highways of the United States and are assigned a one or two-digit route number There are several intrastate Interstate Highways; that is Interstate Highways that are located entirely within one state Presently the Interstate Highway System includes four suffixed routes - the Interstate 35 split into Interstate 35E and Interstate 35W at Dallas-Fort The United States' Interstate Highway System is still being expanded For the most part the Interstate Highway System in the United States is a connected system with most roads completed The auxiliary Interstate Highways (also called 3-digit Interstate Highways) is an additional network of freeways of the Interstate Highway System. The following is a list of future auxiliary (three-digit Interstate Highway designations in the United States. Some auxiliary Interstate Highways are not signed typically because the routes are already known by another name and marking them could confuse motorists I-blank widesvg|90px|right]] Standards for Interstate Highways in the United States are defined by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials List of Business Routes Interstate 5 |-| Business Loop | San Ysidro This is a list of highways mostly US Routes bypassed by Interstate Highways Unless otherwise specified designations are as of ca US Route 68 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 560 miles (901 km from northwest Ohio to western Kentucky. The Ohio Department of Transportation is responsible for the establishment and classification of a State highway network which includes interstate highways, U Interstate 71 (I-71 is an Interstate Highway in the Great Lakes/Midwestern region of the United States.

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