States that don't allow city limit signs on interstates

[golden eagle]

Up until the early to mid-2000s, Mississippi didn't allow it. And now that I think about it, I can't recall seeing city limit signs in Arkansas and Illinois. I never knew what the big deal was regarding not letting cities post such signs. I'm sure each state has its reasons why.

[iwishiwascanadian]

That's weird, signing city/town lines is one of the few things ConnDOT is good for.  I like how Massachusetts puts both the street name/route number and the town/city name on the overpasses. 

[Scott5114]

I have to say, I like these, but only when they are a standard "City Name/CITY LIMIT" or similar. Overly ornamental, branded signs don't have a place on the Interstate system, IMO.

[national highway 1]

Here's one on the sound barrier of CA 91:

[golden eagle]

I have to say, I like these, but only when they are a standard "City Name/CITY LIMIT" or similar. Overly ornamental, branded signs don't have a place on the Interstate system, IMO.

I'll agree there. The standard green sign that says "(insert city) Corp. Limits" is good enough. That's the ones MS cities use on the interstates.

[Bryant5493]

On I-85 in south Fulton County, there are signs that read, "Union City City Limit." It's a bit redundant, because city is used in the name of the city. "Union City Corp. Limit" might be better. There was one sign that had an error in it, that read "Union City Limit."


Be well,

Bryant

[hbelkins]

I don't recall having seen any county line signs on I-78, I-287 or the New Jersey Turnpike in New Jersey.

[jjakucyk]

Illinois?  Really?  Maybe Chicago - Richard M. Daley Mayor is exempt.

[algorerhythms]

On I-85 in south Fulton County, there are signs that read, "Union City City Limit." It's a bit redundant, because city is used in the name of the city. "Union City Corp. Limit" might be better. There was one sign that had an error in it, that read "Union City Limit."


Be well,

Bryant

The one on I-35 entering OKC reads "Oklahoma City City Limits." I'm pretty sure the Department of Redundancy Department is slipping, as had they been on the ball it would have read "City of Oklahoma City City Limits."

[golden eagle]

Illinois?  Really?  Maybe Chicago - Richard M. Daley Mayor is exempt.

I wasn't sure if Illinois had them or not. I should know know that, as many times as I've made the roady to Chicago in my life.

[huskeroadgeek]

I don't recall having seen any county line signs on I-78, I-287 or the New Jersey Turnpike in New Jersey.

I believe the Illinois Tollway Authority doesn't sign county lines, and neither does the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

[cu2010]

Nor NYSTA. Do toll road authorities not like counties or something?

[agentsteel53]

I think it's just a layer of abstraction that the toll authorities are attempting to enforce.  Once you get on the toll road, you are on the toll road, and not directly interacting with any other geographic features (cities, counties, etc) until you get off the toll road. 

It's almost the equivalent of not noting that you are flying over Suchandsuch county or state when you're on an airplane.  Technically, you are in that jurisdiction, but abstractly you really aren't.

[3467]

Illinois notes counties and I think the 88 tollway does or once did do the counites. I have no idea why city limits are not noted. Even Chicago isnt On the Eisenhower there is a sign that says city limits 1 mile but no city limit sign! I have no idea why

[huskeroadgeek]

Illinois notes counties and I think the 88 tollway does or once did do the counites. I have no idea why city limits are not noted. Even Chicago isnt On the Eisenhower there is a sign that says city limits 1 mile but no city limit sign! I have no idea why

I just checked, and apparently, at least from a few places I checked on Street View, the Illinois Tollways now note county lines. IDOT-maintained roads always have, but I know the tollways did not for awhile.

[njroadhorse]

I don't recall having seen any county line signs on I-78, I-287 or the New Jersey Turnpike in New Jersey.

H.B., generally, the toll roads in New Jersey do not take part in signing town boundaries.  Most interstates and other highways sign the boundaries between towns.  However, only on non-Interstate roads will you find signs at county lines, and those are the ornamental kind generally.

[golden eagle]

I don't recall having seen any county line signs on I-78, I-287 or the New Jersey Turnpike in New Jersey.

I believe the Illinois Tollway Authority doesn't sign county lines, and neither does the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

The Natchez Trace doesn't have county or city limits signs either.

[roadfro]

The general procedure for Nevada is to use a "Next XX Exits" sign on freeways to denote the number of interchanges that are located within the corporate limits of the city.  The sign is not always located at the actual municipal boundary, but is usually pretty close to it.

On non-freeways, a sign stating the city or town name and elevation is generally located at the city limits (or at the small-urban area limit, in the case of unincorporated towns).  These are small guide signs in standard colors, for which NDOT has a standard design in it's state sign supplement. The design is similar to the "Los Angeles County Line" sign pictured above, with the elevation taking the place of the "County Line" text.

NDOT always signs the county lines on all roadway types, with the same style used on the "Los Angeles County Line" sign.

[BigMattFromTexas]

I like the ones that say "CITY/CITY LIMIT/POP. XXXX" I've never gotten why elevation is a big deal.....
BigMatt

[Bryant5493]

On I-85 in south Fulton County, there are signs that read, "Union City City Limit." It's a bit redundant, because city is used in the name of the city. "Union City Corp. Limit" might be better. There was one sign that had an error in it, that read "Union City Limit."


Be well,

Bryant

The one on I-35 entering OKC reads "Oklahoma City City Limits." I'm pretty sure the Department of Redundancy Department is slipping, as had they been on the ball it would have read "City of Oklahoma City City Limits."

Indeed (lol).


Be well,

Bryant

[BigMattFromTexas]

This is an example of city limit signs I like.

BigMatt

[tdindy88]

If I recall, Ohio signs these things quite religiously with signs announcing counties, townships and cities and it gets interesting in cities such as Columbus where you can pass several corporation limit signs along the same highway. Indiana only signs the name of the city at corporation limits along non-interstate routes, only county lines get signed along the interstates.

[algorerhythms]

This is an example of city limit signs I like.
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BigMatt

On I-45 in Texas, every few miles there was a sign "X City Limit." (the signs on the freeway did not specify the population, but the ones on the frontage roads usually did.) My boredom with the terrain in Texas was somewhat reduced by the amusement with seeing so many "cities" without seeing anything that resembled a city. There were lots of sad-looking cattle, though.

[huskeroadgeek]

I like the ones that say "CITY/CITY LIMIT/POP. XXXX" I've never gotten why elevation is a big deal.....
BigMatt

It's a bigger deal in more mountainous states, especially in states with cities at very high altitudes like Colorado.

[Bryant5493]

This is an example of city limit signs I like.
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BigMatt

On I-45 in Texas, every few miles there was a sign "X City Limit." (the signs on the freeway did not specify the population, but the ones on the frontage roads usually did.) My boredom with the terrain in Texas was somewhat reduced by the amusement with seeing so many "cities" without seeing anything that resembled a city. There were lots of sad-looking cattle, though.

On U.S. 27, north of Downtown Chattanooga, there was a Chattanooga city limit sign every so often, I guess to let folks know that they are still in the City of Chattanooga.


Be well,

Bryant