Dwight Eisenhower was President of the US when the Interstate highway system was formed.
As of 2006, there were 46,876 miles of roadway in the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Winston Churchill; General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Eisenhower created the interstate highway system so that during a time of crisis (such as an invasion of the US) troops could be moved around easier it also served as a convenience to all Americans because it offered a less time consuming way to drive long distances... the interstate highway system was inspired by the German autobahn.
For National Defense by the US Army.
It was built for National Defense by the US Army.
As president, Eisenhower focused on domestic policies like infrastructure improvements through the Interstate Highway System and promoting science and technology through the establishment of NASA. He also prioritized national security, overseeing the end of the Korean War and promoting a policy of containment to combat the spread of communism.
When Eisenhower became present he pushed for the national system of highways and they were built.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (US Department of Transportation).
The Interstate highway system in US was initiated under President Eisenhower and was designed and funded by the US government and built to specific requirements. I assume any construction that would include repairs would have to be approved by the US Transportation Department.
Interstate 5 - Golden State Freeway Interstate 10 - San Bernardino Freeway Interstate 15 - Veterans Memorial Highway Interstate 40 - Needles Freeway Interstate 80 - Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway/Lincoln Highway CA 1 - Pacific Coast Highway US 50 - Loneliest Road In America/Lincoln Highway US 101 - Ventura Freeway