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Started by AcE_Wolf_287, March 21, 2020, 04:41:41 PM

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Favorite Auxilary Route?

I-275 (OH)
7 (25.9%)
I-405 (LA)
6 (22.2%)
I-287
4 (14.8%)
I-285 (GA)
1 (3.7%)
I-376
5 (18.5%)
I-291 (MA)
1 (3.7%)
I-890
0 (0%)
I-385
3 (11.1%)

Total Members Voted: 27

sparker

For sheer scenery, I-280 (at least north of CA 85) in CA.  For variety of scenery, I-680 to the east.  And for long-distance functionality, I-505: when traveling to the PNW, getting onto this highway was a sign that I was well on my way; and in reverse, a sign that I was almost home. 


SSR_317

Quote from: AcE_Wolf_287 on March 21, 2020, 04:41:41 PM
Leave Here what is your Favorite 3di Interstate i Didn't List!
Why is the totally non-descript I-275 near Cincinnati on the list? Maybe because it was the original (and for years the only) Tri-State 3di?

I'd have instead picked I-265 (IN, KY), because it is likely the only Interstate (2di or 3di) to feature a tunnel on its route that is sited wholly within one state's territory but was paid for and is maintained by another. Yes, The Commonwealth of Kentucky somehow conned INDOT & State of Indiana taxpayers into paying for and maintaining the (IMHO) totally UNNECESSARY End Tunnel under the supposedly "historic" Drumanard Estate, just east of the Lewis & Clark Bridge over the Ohio River. I sure hope we Hoosiers get a portion of the toll revenues from the bridge to offset the burden of maintaining these twin tunnels in and for the Bluegrass State.

Also, this I-265 also connects to a second 2di (I-64) in addition to its parent. While this alone does not make the route unique among 3dis, it is nonetheless helps make the route more interesting.

TheHighwayMan3561

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Aaron Camp

I-155 in Illinois is an underrated 3-digit interstate, as it provides a good route between two of the largest cities in Downstate Illinois, Springfield and Peoria, despite not directly serving either city.

CtrlAltDel

Quote from: SSR_317 on March 28, 2020, 01:33:13 PM
Why is the totally non-descript I-275 near Cincinnati on the list?

It's not totally nondescript. It looks just like Snoopy's head.
Interstates clinched: 4, 57, 275 (IN-KY-OH), 465 (IN), 640 (TN), 985
State Interstates clinched: I-26 (TN), I-75 (GA), I-75 (KY), I-75 (TN), I-81 (WV), I-95 (NH)

Interstate 69 Fan

Apparently I’m a fan of I-69.  Who knew.

Beltway

Quote from: CtrlAltDel on March 29, 2020, 02:00:16 AM
Quote from: SSR_317 on March 28, 2020, 01:33:13 PM
Why is the totally non-descript I-275 near Cincinnati on the list?
It's not totally nondescript. It looks just like Snoopy's head.

The I-64/I-264 loop at Louisville looks like a stomach.
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wanderer2575

Where's the love for I-238?

<ducks>

Max Rockatansky

Quote from: wanderer2575 on March 29, 2020, 09:40:49 AM
Where's the love for I-238?

<ducks>

I'm sure their is a sadist or two out there who are I-238 fans.   

GaryV

Quote from: wanderer2575 on March 29, 2020, 09:40:49 AM
Where's the love for I-238?

<ducks>

Just down-thread from I-180 (either one).

AcE_Wolf_287

Quote from: SSR_317 on March 28, 2020, 01:33:13 PM
Quote from: AcE_Wolf_287 on March 21, 2020, 04:41:41 PM
Leave Here what is your Favorite 3di Interstate i Didn't List!
Why is the totally non-descript I-275 near Cincinnati on the list? Maybe because it was the original (and for years the only) Tri-State 3di?

Well Because I-275 i believe is the largest Loop in the US around a city, and because it enters a state that its Parent Route Doesn't Go through

renegade

I-295 in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania is the red-headed, bastard stepchild of the Interstate system.   
:popcorn:
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ilpt4u

#62
Quote from: AcE_Wolf_287 on March 29, 2020, 02:30:40 PM
Well Because I-275 i believe is the largest Loop in the US around a city, and because it enters a state that its Parent Route Doesn't Go through
The 2nd part, I-275 is not alone on that list. I-129 crosses the Missouri River into Nebraska, whereas I-29 never enters Nebraska

Quote from: renegade on March 29, 2020, 04:08:24 PM
I-295 in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania is the red-headed, bastard stepchild of the Interstate system.   
:popcorn:
The IL and WY I-180s take that title over Philly area I-295. I-295 is a something, tho

Roadrunner75

I-295 in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania for its great utility, historically best large flashing arrows (at I-76, R.I.P.) and because I spent half my life driving or riding up and down it almost daily (in NJ at least).

SSR_317

Quote from: AcE_Wolf_287 on March 29, 2020, 02:30:40 PM
Quote from: SSR_317 on March 28, 2020, 01:33:13 PM
Quote from: AcE_Wolf_287 on March 21, 2020, 04:41:41 PM
Leave Here what is your Favorite 3di Interstate i Didn't List!
Why is the totally non-descript I-275 near Cincinnati on the list? Maybe because it was the original (and for years the only) Tri-State 3di?

Well Because I-275 i believe is the largest Loop in the US around a city, and because it enters a state that its Parent Route Doesn't Go through
Good points.

SSR_317

Quote from: CtrlAltDel on March 29, 2020, 02:00:16 AM
Quote from: SSR_317 on March 28, 2020, 01:33:13 PM
Why is the totally non-descript I-275 near Cincinnati on the list?

It's not totally nondescript. It looks just like Snoopy's head.
I never noticed that before, thanks for pointing that out!

Roadgeekteen

The big boy in MA, I-495. Connects exurban MA and is one of the longest 3dis.
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Beltway

Quote from: SSR_317 on April 04, 2020, 02:04:55 PM
Quote from: CtrlAltDel on March 29, 2020, 02:00:16 AM
Quote from: SSR_317 on March 28, 2020, 01:33:13 PM
Why is the totally non-descript I-275 near Cincinnati on the list?
It's not totally nondescript. It looks just like Snoopy's head.
I never noticed that before, thanks for pointing that out!
I noticed that too, years ago before anyone else pointed that out.
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Henry

I-405 in L.A. and Seattle, I-290 and I-294 in Chicago, I-110, I-605 and I-710 in L.A.
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Thunderbyrd316

   My top choices in order are:

   1. I-280 (Ca.) This one should have been on the list for obvious reasons.

   2. I-580 over Altamont Pass

   3. I-182 I got to see a big part of this get built. (The segment between 395(s) and 395(n) is much older.) The 70 m.p.h. speed limit on a suburban freeway is a HUGE plus as well.

   4. I-415 (Yes, I know it is posted as I-215 but it has a completely different feel from the rest of that freeway AND serves a completely different function.)

   5. I-180 (Wy.) Yes it is substandard but that is part of what makes it so cool.



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