Misconceptions about highways/ interstates.

[skluth]

I understand the OP doesn't want to resurrect an old thread, but in the interest of completeness and because there is likely to be some level of overlap in responses, here is the old thread: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=5700.0

Most recent reply was in 2020. That's definitely safe to bump provided that new content is provided imo. A mod can correct me otherwise, if we're going with the "one presidential administration ago" thing.

There is a big difference from bumping threads of recent years IMO to stuff like bumping a thread that hasn't been replied to in over a decade.

The last response was September 10, 2020. Hardly a reason to start a new thread on a topic that had been active over a decade. The threads should be merge so people can see how much is redundant. Or from the same people.

[NWI_Irish96]

Indiana: Huge misconception that INDOT is decommissioning routes in cities because of the mileage cap. The state isn't near its mileage cap, the state just wants to get rid of what are essentially city streets so they can focus more on highways.

I've lost track of the number of times I've had to correct people on this.

[GaryV]

Or it could be like the Journey song, "Don't Stop Believing".  The band admitted they knew there was no South Detroit (it's Canada).  But they thought it sounded good, so they used it.

[wanderer2575]

In at least one edition of his Driving Interstate 75 guidebook several years ago, Dave Hunter remarked that all states have been required to widen all interstate highways to at least six lanes.

[SkyPesos]

In at least one edition of his Driving Interstate 75 guidebook several years ago, Dave Hunter remarked that all states have been required to widen all interstate highways to at least six lanes.

That sounds like a far fetched pipe dream. I-75 in the UP have very little traffic for 4 lanes, let alone needing 6.

[Roadgeekteen]

In at least one edition of his Driving Interstate 75 guidebook several years ago, Dave Hunter remarked that all states have been required to widen all interstate highways to at least six lanes.

Even I-95 in Northern Maine?

[hotdogPi]

Four lanes + two shoulders

[sparker]

Four lanes + two shoulders

Outer shoulder = "breakdown lane", which is why outer Interstate shoulders are at least 10' width to accommodate a wide variety of stopped vehicles. 

[Roadgeekteen]

I once thought that breakdown lane travel should have kept being allowed on MA 128 after the widening was completed to allow for 10 lanes of travel.