Interstate 15 North



Interstate 15 enters the Grand Canyon state from nearby Mesquite, Nevada. The freeway maintains a 75 mph speed limit to the Virgin River Gorge 10 miles ahead.
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Commercial vehicles are directed to the Port of Entry just beyond the Utah border 30 miles ahead.
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Beaver Dam lies on the north side of the diamond interchange (Exit 8) with CR 91 (Old U.S. 91). CR 91 continues north bypassing the Virgin River Gorge before entering southwestern Utah.
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Exit 9 departs I-15 north for the community of Desert Springs a half mile beyond the Virgin River.
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Interstate 15 north spans the Virgin River on the first of several crossings through the state.
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Desert Springs lies north and south of Exit 9 along a frontage road system (Farm Road and Fleet Street).
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Interstate 15 weaves through the Virgin River Gorge over the ensuing 11 miles, emerging ahead of Exit 27 for Black Rock Road.
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I-15 initially winds through 3.8 miles of what is referred to as the Lower Gorge, or The Narrows. This segment was the last to be constructed and the most expensive project along the Interstate System at the time.
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Offering a variety of outdoor activities including camping and hiking, the Virgin River Gorge Recreation Area is located near Exit 18. Beaver Dam and Paiute Wilderness Areas are also accessed at Cedar Pocket.
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I-15 advances northward 16 miles to St. George and 320 miles to the Utah state capital city.
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Photo Credits:
- Brent Ivy: 08/12/11, 07/15/17
Page Updated Saturday February 12, 2022.