Three Business Routes serve Interstate 70 motorists on the 232.15-mile drive across the state of Utah. They are Business Loop I-70 in Richfield, Business Spur I-70 into Salina, and Business Loop I-70 at Green River.
Business Loop I-70 - Richfield
The Richfield business loop is routed along with Utah 120 along 1200 South and Main Street through the Sevier County seat. This loop is signed as "To Interstate 70 and U.S. 89" but is not signed with any green business loop shields on the business loop itself. The guide signs at the interchanges with Interstate 70 and U.S. 89 (Exits 37 and 40) both have green shields.
Business Loop I-70 east and Utah 120/West 1300 South north
Business Loop I-70 east and Utah 120 north follow West 1300 South between Interstate 70 and Main Street. At Main Street, Business Loop I-70 and Utah 120 will join with Utah 118 (S. Main Street) north toward downtown Richfield. Utah 118 is the original U.S. 89 alignment through Richfield. Utah 118 is hardly signed along the stretch of Main Street it shares with Business Loop I-70 and Utah 120. (Utah 120 follows the business route through town and is not particularly well-signed either; the most common signage are trailblazers to Interstate 70 and U.S. 89). Photo taken 10/18/04.
Business Loop I-70 east and Utah 118-120/Main Street north
The business loop turns northward onto Main Street at Utah 118. Utah 118 continues S. Main Street to Richfield Municipal Airport, Jensen, Nibley, and Elsinore. The city of Richfield is the seat of Sevier County, had a population of 7,551 as of 2010 Census, and sits at an elevation of 5,354 feet above sea level. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Traveling north on Main Street at the 640 South/S. Main Street intersection. Business Loop Interstate 70 west and Utah 120 south split from northbound via a diagonal street to 1200 South. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Entering downtown Richfield on Business Loop I-70 east and Utah 120 northbound. The traffic signal in the background governs the movements between Main and Center Streets. Photo taken 10/18/04.
One block south of the Utah 118 (300 North) northbound split from Main Street at 200 North. An Interstate 70 trailblazer directs motorists to continue northward on the business loop to the diamond interchange at Exit 40. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Utah 118 continues the original alignment of U.S. 89 by turning eastward (right) onto 300 North from Business Loop I-70 east and Utah 120 north (Main Street). Utah 118 ventures northeast to Gramse, Kema, and Sigurd. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Business Loop I-70 east and Utah 120/Main Street north
An Interstate 70 and U.S. 89 trailblazer sign assembly (seen in the previous photograph) is posted along northbound Utah 120 and Business Loop I-70 after the Utah 118 north intersection in Richfield. Photo taken 07/31/09 by Landry Heaton.
Continuing north, Business Loop I-70 and Utah 120/Main Street kinks northeast at Robinson Lane just prior to the junction with Interstate 70 and U.S. 89. Photo taken 10/18/04.
These views show the Business Loop I-70 and Utah 120 north interchange with Interstate 70 at Exit 40. Eastbound travelers continue 14 miles to Salina and the split with U.S. 89. Interstate 70 west and U.S. 89 south see Las Vegas as the destination of choice for the freeway connection with Interstate 15 at Cove Fort. U.S. 89 south departs the freeway in 17 miles. Photos taken 10/18/04.
Business Loop I-70 west and Utah 120/Main Street south
We begin by following Business Loop I-70 and Utah 120/Main Street south from the Interstate 70 interchange. Here, the ramp connects to Interstate 70 east and U.S. 89 north to Salina and Green River. Photo taken 08/14/10.
Business Loop I-70 follows Utah 120 through the city of Richfield (population 7,551 as of 2010 Census and elevation 5,354 feet above sea level), departing at Exit 40 and returning at Exit 37. The business route takes Main Street south into downtown, merges with Utah 118 (former U.S. 89), and reconnects to Interstate 70 via West 1300 South. Photo taken 08/14/10.
Entering downtown Richfield, westbound Business Loop I-70 and southbound Utah 120/Main Street approach their junction with Utah 118/East 300 North. Utah 118, which is old U.S. 89, travels east out of downtown, then splits with Utah 119/Glenwood Road. Utah 119 travels east to join with Utah 24 en route to Capitol Reef National Park. Photo taken 08/14/10.
Westbound Business Loop I-70 and southbound Utah 120/Main Street meet Utah 118/East 300 North. Ahead, Business Loop I-70, Utah 118, and Utah 120 all share pavement to leave downtown. Photo taken 08/14/10.
Business Loop I-70 west and Utah 118-120/Main Street south
Suspended above Main Street is this Interstate 70 trailblazer. There are no business loop shields along Main Street, but a sole Utah 120 shield is posted just south of the Utah 118/East 300 North intersection. Photo taken 08/14/10.
Westbound Business Loop I-70 and southbound Utah 120/Main Street pass through downtown Richfield. Photo taken 08/14/10.
Development changes as we leave downtown and see motels and strip malls along both sides of the business loop. Photo taken 08/14/10.
A regional center, most motorist services can be found in Richfield. Photo taken 08/14/10.
The business loop sees more open space and the mountains in the distance as development lessens. The next traffic signal ahead is with 800 South. Photo taken 08/15/10.
A Utah 120 reassurance route marker is posted after 800 South, but neither Utah 118 nor Business Loop I-70 are acknowledged. An Interstate 70 trailblazer (To Interstate 70) would be appropriate here, since we are nearing the turnoff to return to Interstate 70. Photo taken 08/15/10.
Westbound Business Loop I-70 and southbound Utah 118-120/Main Street approach 1100 South. A guide sign advises that traffic for Interstate 70 should turn right at the second traffic signal (to 1300 South). It is implied that Business Loop I-70 and Utah 120 turn right onto 1300 South. Photo taken 08/15/10.
Business Loop I-70 and Utah 118-120/Main Street meet 1100 South. At 1300 South, Business Loop I-70 and Utah 120 turn right to return to Interstate 70. Photo taken 08/15/10.
An Interstate 70 and U.S. 89 trailblazer assembly is posted on southbound Main Street just prior to the 1300 South signalized intersection. Photo taken 08/15/10.
The routes divide. Turn right onto this ramp for Business Loop I-70 west and Utah 120 south to Interstate 70 and U.S. 89. Continue straight on Utah 118/Main Street en route to Elsinore. Photo taken 08/15/10.
Business Loop I-70 west and Utah 120/West 1300 South south
Business Loop I-70 and Utah 120 curve onto 1300 South toward Interstate 70 and U.S. 89. Photo taken 08/15/10.
Another Interstate 70 and U.S. 89 trailblazer shield assembly is posted after the Utah 118/Main Street intersection. Photo taken 08/15/10.
More motorist services (gas, food, and lodging) are available closer to the Interstate. Turn right on College Avenue to Sevier Valley Center and Snow College. Photo taken 08/15/10.
After College Avenue, westbound Business Loop I-70 and southbound Utah 120 approach the interchange with Interstate 70 and U.S. 89. At this point, West 1300 South is traveling almost due west. Photo taken 08/15/10.
This sign advises traffic bound for Elsinore to take Interstate 70 west and U.S. 89 south, while traffic bound for Salina should turn right here for Interstate 70 east and U.S. 89 north. Photo taken 08/15/10.
Both Interstate 70 and U.S. 89 are signed at the southern Richfield interchange. Interstate 70 and U.S. 89 travel north to Salina, then split. U.S. 89 proceeds north to Spanish Fork, Provo, and Salt Lake City. Interstate 70 curves east toward the San Rafael Swell, then approaches Green River. From there, Interstate 70 travels east to Grand Junction, Vail, Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Columbus, and Baltimore. Photo taken 08/15/10.
Passing under the Interstate 70 and U.S. 89 overpass, the next left connects to Interstate 70 west to Cove Fort, where the freeway merges with Interstate 15 south en route to Cedar City, St. George, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Diego. U.S. 89 will continue south toward Panguitch and Kanab, then curve east toward Page, Arizona. U.S. 89 ultimately ends in Flagstaff, where through traffic can connect to Interstate 17 south to Phoenix. Photo taken 08/15/10.
Business Loop I-70 and Utah 120 end as we reach the onramp to Interstate 70 west and U.S. 89 south. This guide sign advises of a control city of Las Vegas via Interstate 70 west and Interstate 15 south. Photo taken 08/15/10.
A final Interstate 70 and U.S. 89 trailblazer shield assembly is posted next to the freeway entrance sign. Photo taken 08/15/10.
Business Spur I-70 - Salina
Business Spur Interstate 70 provides access to services from Interstate 70 in the town of Salina (Exit 56). U.S. 50 and U.S. 89 overlap with the spur along State Street to their split at Main Street. The Business Spur is fully signed.
Business Spur I-70 and U.S. 89 north and U.S. 50 west
U.S. 89 north & U.S. 50 west leave their respective overlaps with Interstate 70 at the Exit 54 off-ramps. The two highways share 1.7 miles of pavement with Business Spur Interstate 70 into Salina. Photo taken 10/18/04.
The first Business Spur Interstate 70 reassurance shield lies just north of the U.S. 50 west & 89 north assembly pictured above. The three highways follow State Street northward to Main Street. Photo taken 10/18/04.
State Street widens on the approach toward downtown Salina near Lost Creek Road. The north-south street features street lighting through the area. Photo taken 10/18/04.
U.S. 50 west & 89 northbound reassurance shields posted at the State Street intersection with 200 South. U.S. 50 west departs U.S. 89 via Main Street in two blocks. Business Spur Interstate 70 ends at the partition. Photo taken 10/18/04.
U.S. 89 continues north along State Street north toward Redmond, Axtell, Centerfield, and Gunnison. U.S. 50 turns west onto Main Street (former U.S. 89) and meets the west end of Utah 24 (former U.S. 89) in 0.7 miles. The federal highway arcs northwest 28 miles to Scipio near its merge with Interstate 15. The control point of Delta lies west of Interstate 15 along the overlap with U.S. 6. Photo taken 10/18/04.
A stop light governs the movements between Business Loop Interstate 70, U.S. 50, and U.S. 89 at State and Main Streets in downtown Salina. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Business Spur I-70 and U.S. 89 south and U.S. 50 east
U.S. 50 east merges with U.S. 89 south at the State Street intersection with Main Street in downtown Salina. Pictured here is the first reassurance markers posted for the 1.7-mile overlap. An Interstate 70 trailblazer joins the shield in place of a Business Spur Interstate 70 assembly. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Business Spur Interstate 70 appears for the only time along State Street (U.S. 50 & 89) southbound in Salina. The business spur brings travelers back to Interstate 70 (Exit 56) at the south edge of town. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Travelers destined for Interstate 70 & U.S. 50 east of Salina are advised of the lack of services between Salina and Green River. That sign is not entirely true, as services do lie ten miles north of Exit 89 within the town of Emery. Otherwise no gas, food, or lodging establishments exist between Exit 56 (Salina) and Green River (Exit 158). Photo taken 10/18/04.
Business Spur Interstate 70 draws to a close at the Interstate 70 diamond interchange. U.S. 89 southbound joins Interstate 70 west between Salina and Exit 23. U.S. 50 merges onto Interstate 70 east for its duration through to Grand Junction, Colorado. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Business Loop I-70 - Green River
The Green River business loop serves the town of Green River by following the old alignment of U.S. 6 & 50 through town (designated as Utah 19). The loop travels north of Interstate 70 and U.S. 6-50-191 between Exits 160 and 164. The business loop is fully signed.
Business Loop I-70 and Utah 19 east
Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah 19 eastbound reassurance markers posted on the approach to Green River. The business loop provides the first services along the corridor since Interstate 70 left the town of Salina some 110 miles to the west. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Business Loop I-70 and Utah 19 west
Main Street travels north from a local ranch road into the junction with Interstate 70 & U.S. 6-50-191 at Exit 162. A button copy guide sign directs motorists toward Green River via the Business Loop and Crescent Junction via the Interstate 70 eastbound on-ramp. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Main Street passes over Interstate 70 & U.S. 6-50-191. Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah continue northward toward downtown Green River ahead. The westbound Interstate 70 on-ramp departs toward Price and Salina. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah 19 westbound venture one mile northwest to Green River. A button copy mileage sign lists the distance to the town. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Business Loop Interstate 70 and Utah 19 westbound merge with the original alignment of U.S. 6 & 50 west of Elgin Avenue. Main Street continues the highway westward toward downtown. The first reassurance shield lies adjacent to the welcome to Green River sign on the stretch. Photos taken 10/18/04.
The San Rafael Reef lies along the western horizon as Main Street descends into Green River. Note the lodging and other services along Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah 19 ahead. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Green River derives its name from its position along the Green River. The waterway bisects the town midway along the routing of Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah 19. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Downtown Green River lies west of the Green River at the Main Street intersection with Center Street. The community is partitioned by the Emery and Grand County line. Center Street connects Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah 19 with Green River Avenue and Airport Road south of town. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Continuing westward from downtown toward junction Interstate 70 & U.S. 6-50-191. Pictured here is a Utah 19 marker posted on the drive. Photo taken 10/18/04.
A trailblazer assembly includes all three U.S. highways co-signed with Interstate 70. U.S. 6-50-191 otherwise are sporadically signed along their respective overlaps with the freeway. U.S. 6 & 191 split for Price at the next westbound interchange. U.S. 50 remains overlapped through to Salina. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Posted just beyond the trailblazers above are the final Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah 19 westbound reassurance shields. Photo taken 10/18/04.
A mileage sign includes the destinations to Salina (via Interstate 70 & U.S. 50), Price (via U.S. 6 & 191), and Salt Lake City (via U.S. 6 and Interstate 15). The sign is somewhat fitting considering that the business loop entails the original U.S. 6 & 50 alignment through town. Photo taken 10/18/04.
Approaching the diamond interchange with Interstate 70 & U.S. 6-50-191. U.S. 191 is acknowledged but U.S. 6 & 50 are not. Photo taken 10/18/04.
A second mileage sign found along Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah 19 westbound lists the Interstate 70 split with U.S. 6 (and U.S. 191), junction Utah 24, and junction U.S. 89 (and the split with U.S. 50). Photo taken 10/18/04.
Dipping below the Union Pacific Railroad via a narrow two-lane subway on Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah 19 westbound. Photo taken 10/18/04.
U.S. 6 emerges on the shield assembly with U.S. 191 for the Interstate 70 westbound on-ramp. U.S. 50 remains silent here. Photo taken 10/18/04.
The end of Business Loop Interstate 70 & Utah 19 at the Interstate 70 & U.S. 6-50-191 eastbound on-ramp. U.S. 191 leaves the freeway 22 miles to the east. U.S. 6 & 50 remain overlapped through to Grand Junction, Colorado. Photo taken 10/18/04.
