The last stretch of the original Federal Highway Act (FAHA) of 1956, interstate 105 in Los Angeles, was finished in 1993.
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Interstate 40 (I-40) was officially completed in 1990. The last segment of the highway, which runs from Barstow, California, to Wilmington, North Carolina, was finished and opened to traffic that year. The construction of I-40 began in the 1950s as part of the Eisenhower administration's initiative to create a national interstate highway system.
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Route 66 was officially decommissioned in 1985. The highway, which originally spanned from Chicago to Santa Monica, became less significant with the development of the Interstate Highway System. Although it is no longer a federally recognized highway, it remains an iconic symbol of American road travel and nostalgia. Many sections of the route have been preserved and are celebrated through various initiatives and local efforts.
The transcontinental road, specifically the Lincoln Highway, was completed in 1913 as the first road across the United States. It stretched from New York City to San Francisco, facilitating east-west travel. However, various segments of the highway were improved and expanded over the years, leading to the development of the modern interstate system.
Interstate 10 was completed in 1990. The highway spans from Santa Monica, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, covering approximately 2,460 miles and connecting several major cities across the southern United States. Its construction took several decades, with segments being built at different times.
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The Interstate Commerce Commission started on February 4, 1887.
National Interstate Corporation (NATL) had its IPO in 2005.
The only public highway north of the Arctic Circle that is open year-round is the Dalton Highway in Alaska. It stretches approximately 414 miles from Fairbanks to Deadhorse, passing through remote and rugged terrain. The highway was built in the 1970s to support the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and is known for its challenging conditions, including extreme weather and limited services.