My real question is why was not an interstate built along the same corridor

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Like for example, I 81 Was built along the same corridor as Route 11 replacing it as the conduit for long-distance travel or not. ** Edited by `lag at 2/15/2026, 5:13:54 PM

Posted: 02/15/2026 at 04:58 PM ET

(In response to this post by VaTechie)

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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