yeah, exactly but then what is it? I mean, I suppose it is Texas...

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and there's a lot of ground to be covered between point A and point B so the state builds something equivalent but still has the function to connect all local points. Yeah, they need one off those lights way ahead of othe lights warning you the lights way ahead will be turning red soon type of stuff.

Posted: 02/15/2026 at 11:12 AM ET

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I had never been on a 70mph, 4 lane divided hwy, with stop lights until we -- coshokie Feb 14, 2026 at 09:53 PM ET

coshokie • 02/14/26 09:53 PM ET

Can't be an interstate (?)** -- `lag Feb 15, 2026 at 08:51 AM ET

`lag • 02/15/26 08:51 AM ET

I think that by definition, an Interstate does NOT have any traffic lights.** -- Late 80s Hokie Feb 15, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET

Late 80s Hokie • 02/15/26 11:06 AM ET

yeah, exactly but then what is it? I mean, I suppose it is Texas... ◄ -- `lag Feb 15, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET

`lag • 02/15/26 11:12 AM ET

Nope, hwy 71 from I-10 to Austin ** -- coshokie Feb 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET

coshokie • 02/15/26 11:04 AM ET

OK that answers it: it's one of the original 1926 federal highway systems.. -- `lag Feb 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET

`lag • 02/15/26 11:20 AM ET

an AI is good on this question: -- VaTechie Feb 15, 2026 at 01:37 PM ET

VaTechie • 02/15/26 01:37 PM ET

My real question is why was not an interstate built along the same corridor -- `lag Feb 15, 2026 at 04:58 PM ET

`lag • 02/15/26 04:58 PM ET

Damn..how's that work out?!** -- HOKIERIT Feb 15, 2026 at 08:30 AM ET

HOKIERIT • 02/15/26 08:30 AM ET

Better have long yellows** -- scoop76cs Feb 14, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET

scoop76cs • 02/14/26 10:07 PM ET