Innerstate

Innerstate

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Country
State or province	US
Type	I
Route number	95
Alternate name
Maintained by
Length	1924 miles (3096 km)
Established	1956
Decommissioned
Status

Interstate 95 (I-95) is a major Interstate Highway in the United States, running along the East Coast from Miami, Florida to Houlton, Maine. It is the longest north-south interstate in the United States, spanning approximately 1,924 miles (3,096 km).

Route description

I-95 serves as a major corridor for travel and commerce along the eastern seaboard of the United States. It passes through several major cities, including Jacksonville, Florida, Savannah, Georgia, Richmond, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Newark, New Jersey, New York City, New Haven, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Florida

In Florida, I-95 begins at an interchange with U.S. Route 1 in Miami. It travels north through major cities such as Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, providing access to the Florida Turnpike and other major highways.

Georgia and South Carolina

I-95 continues through Georgia, passing through the city of Savannah, and then enters South Carolina, where it crosses the Savannah River. It serves as a major route for travelers heading to the coastal regions of both states.

North Carolina and Virginia

In North Carolina, I-95 passes through the cities of Fayetteville and Rocky Mount. It then enters Virginia, where it serves the cities of Richmond and Fredericksburg.

Washington, D.C. and Maryland

I-95 bypasses Washington, D.C., but provides access to the city via the Capital Beltway. In Maryland, it passes through Baltimore and continues north towards the Delaware state line.

Northeastern United States

In the northeastern United States, I-95 serves as a major artery for travel between major metropolitan areas. It passes through Philadelphia, Newark, and New York City, continuing through Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts before reaching its northern terminus in Maine.

History

The construction of I-95 began in the 1950s as part of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which established the Interstate Highway System. The highway was built in segments over several decades, with the final section completed in the early 1980s.

Significance

I-95 is a critical component of the U.S. transportation network, facilitating the movement of goods and people along the East Coast. It is heavily used by both commercial and passenger vehicles, making it one of the busiest highways in the country.

Also see

• Interstate Highway System
• U.S. Route 1
• Florida Turnpike
• Capital Beltway