Interstate 87 (North Carolina)
Route information | |
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Maintained by NCDOT | |
Length | 12.9 mi[1] (20.8 km) |
Existed | 2017–present |
NHS | Entire route |
Major junctions | |
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North end | |
Location | |
Country | United States |
States | North Carolina |
Counties | NC: Wake |
Highway system | |
Interstate 87 (I-87) is an Interstate Highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The highway's south end is at I-40, I-440, and U.S. Route 64 (US 64) in Raleigh. Its north end is at US 64 and US 264 in Wendell. The highway is 12.9 miles (20.8 km) long. While a north-south highway, it will run more east-west.
In the future, I-87 will go from Raleigh to Norfolk, Virginia.
History
[change | change source]Location: | Raleigh–Knightdale |
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Length: | 4.09 mi[2][3] (6.58 km) |
Existed: | 2013–2017 |
I-87 started as I-495 on February 20, 2013. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) asked the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to sign the interstate as I-495 as an auxiliary route of I-95. I-495 would have been 44.99 miles (72.40 km) long. The highway had an east end at I-440 and US 64 in Raleigh, and would have had a west end at I-95 in Rocky Mount.[4]
On March 15, 2013, NCDOT asked AASHTO to make I-495 from I-440 to I-540, which is 4.09 miles (6.58 km) long, and Future I-495 from I-540 to I-95, which is 40.90 miles (65.82 km) long.
On May 23, 2017, AASHTO allowed NCDOT to remove I-495 and Future I-495. They were replaced by I-87 and Future I-87.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Starks, Edward (January 27, 2022). "Table 1: Main Routes of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways". FHWA Route Log and Finder List. Federal Highway Administration.
- ↑ Google. "Interstate 495" (Map). Google Maps. Google.
- ↑ Lacy, J. Kevin (March 27, 2013). "An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of North Carolina" (PDF). Letter to Frederick G. Wright. Raleigh: North Carolina Department of Transportation. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013 – via American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
- ↑ North Carolina Department of Transportation (December 14, 2013). I-495 Route Change (2013-02-20) (PDF) (Map). c. 1:422,400. North Carolina Department of Transportation.