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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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All 29.39 miles of I-15 in Arizona were designated as Veterans Memorial Highway in 1995.
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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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Arizona became the 48th state February 14, 1912.
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The first of four Arizona interchanges along I-15 north is Exit 8 for CR 91 and Beaver Dam.
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CR 91 represents a former alignment of U.S. 91.
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Exit 9 ties directly into the community of Desert Springs in 2.25 miles.
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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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Littlefield is located to the south of the exchange with CR 91.
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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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This confirming marker stands along northbound beyond the Virgin River crossing.
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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 advances northeast to the Virgin River Gorge and St. George.
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Salt Lake City is 330 miles to the north in the Wasatch Front metropolitan region.
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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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Due to the narrow nature of the gorge, the potential for crosswinds exists.
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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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The gorge widens out leading to the diamond interchange (Exit 18) at Cedar Pocket.
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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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I-15 continues traversing Virgin River Gorge 22 miles into the Grand Canyon State.
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Black Rock Road meets Interstate 15 in one mile at a diamond interchange (Exit 27).
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Black Rock Road stems southward from I-15 into the Virgin Mountains.
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Added in 2007, this distance sign along I-15 north preceding the Utah state line was replaced by 2016 with an interchange sequence sign for the first of two St. George exits.
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The exchange with SR 7 (Southern Parkway) was added along I-15 in 2009.
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All commercial vehicles must enter the Port of Entry in one mile as Interstate 15 enters the Beehive State.
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08/12/11, 07/15/17 by AARoads
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Page Updated 02-12-2022.