Highways 5 and 65 could become Interstate 435 in the Des Moines metro

[NE2]

Every Altoona needs a congressionally legislated Interstate.

[ElishaGOtis]

Proponents ... say it could be done to boost economic development

*groan*

magic blue signs
you can't afford not to, lol

That term is currently suffering from a state of overuse and presents over expectations.

That argument hasn't worked in Florida.

[PColumbus73]

I saw a quote that Des Moines was the largest city 'without an interstate ring', although it kinda does with 35/80 and 235. I agree that it would probably better to give the whole freeway a unified state route number. I don't see the routing providing much of a time benefit over the existing interstates for thru traffic.

A crazy thought might be to swap I-235 and 35/80 and then make I-235 a full beltway using IA 5 and US 65.

[hotdogPi]

I saw a quote that Des Moines was the largest city 'without an interstate ring'

Where is the Interstate ring in Austin?

[kphoger]

I saw a quote that Des Moines was the largest city 'without an interstate ring'

Where is the Interstate ring in Austin?

They must have meant 'largest city in Iowa'. 

I'm also trying to find the Interstate ring in Fresno.

[The Ghostbuster]

How long before we see Interstate 435 signs in the Des Moines area? I expect it will be a minimum of 10 years before we see Iowa's Interstate 435 come into fruition.

[Scott5114]

I'm also trying to find the Interstate ring in Fresno.

[kphoger]

I didn't realize the Fresno metro area was so geographically large.

[Scott5114]

I didn't realize the Fresno metro area was so geographically large.

Well, yes, it's a mountainous area.

[kphoger]

Is that loop used primarily by Fresno area commuters, or by long-distance drivers wishing to avoid downtown traffic?

[Scott5114]

Yes!

[ElishaGOtis]

I saw a quote that Des Moines was the largest city 'without an interstate ring'

Where is the Interstate ring in Austin?

Miami?? It's interstates barely connect by interstate... just one link on 595.