Interstate 74
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Interstate 74 is an interstate highway in the midwestern United States. Its western end is at an intersection with Interstate 80 in Bettendorf, Iowa; its eastern end is at an intersection with Interstate 75 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Several other disconnected sections exist in North Carolina; see List of gaps in Interstate Highways.
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On February 11, 2005, the North and South Carolina Departments of Transportation came to an agreement over where I-74 (and I-73) would cross the state line. It was decided that I-74 would cross the line as a northern extension of the Carolina Bays Parkway (SC 31).[1] (http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/local/10883145.htm)
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Number of Miles
| Miles | km | state | |
| 4 | 6 | Iowa | |
| 221 | 358 | Illinois | |
| 172 | 279 | Indiana | |
| 18 | 29 | Ohio | |
| 50 | 81 | North Carolina | |
| 465 | 753 | Total | |
Major Cities Along the Route
Intersections with other Interstates
- Interstate 80 in Bettendorf, Iowa
- Interstate 80 near Moline, Illinois
- Interstate 39 in Normal, Illinois
- Interstate 55 in Bloomington, Illinois
- Interstate 57 in Champaign, Illinois
- Interstate 70 in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Interstate 65 in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Interstate 75 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Spur Routes
- Peoria, Illinois - I-474
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina - I-274 (planned)
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - I-174 (planned)
Notes
Long-range plans call for I-74 to continue east and south of Cincinnati through West Virginia and Virginia into North Carolina. I-74 shields are up along a stretch of U.S. Highway 220 freeway south of Asheboro, North Carolina and fairly recently along a stretch between the Virginia State Line and Mt. Airy, North Carolina (most of that section is multiplexed with Interstate 77). Future I-74 shields are in place along a stretches of freeway near Asheboro and Rockingham, North Carolina as well. Eventually, I-74 (coupled with I-73) will make its way into South Carolina and produce a spur into Myrtle Beach, called I-174. Another spur route, which is expected to be called I-274, is proposed as a loop around Winston-Salem.
In April, 2002, the Upgrade 74 project began. This multi-year project will see the complete renovation of I-74 through East Peoria, Illinois and Peoria, Illinois, most notably to widen the interstate to three lanes through the cities, to remove or correct many blind or hairpin exits and entrances to the highway, and to replace bridges crossing the highway. The biggest stage of this project is currently underway: The Murray Baker Bridge, over which I-74 crosses the Illinois River, is being partially dismantled and reconstructed. From April 2, 2005 to October 1, 2005 (projected), I-74 is disconnected between Peoria and East Peoria.
East of Rockingham, North Carolina, I-74 runs concurrent with US 74. It is the first time that a U.S. and Interstate highway with the same number are designated on the same road. In Wisconsin, part of US 41 between Milwaukee and Green Bay has been proposed as Future Interstate 41.
See also
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External links
- SCDOT - Carolina Bays Parkway Phase II (http://www.dot.state.sc.us/Projects/CarolinaBays/) (part of I-74)
- Upgrade 74 Renovation Project (http://www.upgrade74.com/)
References
- 2005 Rand McNally road atlas