Interstate 93 South - Vermont to Plymouth

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Interstate 93 South
Interstate 93 encircles Walker Mountain to enter a diamond interchange (Exit 42) with U.S. 302 & NH 10 (Meadow Street) on the west side of Littleton. U.S. 302 leads southwest from Exit 42 toward Woodsville, where it crosses the Connecticut River into Vermont. NH 10 overlaps with the US route southwest to Woodsville, where it turns southward along the river to Lebanon. The routing of U.S. 302 through Littleton would make a logical business loop for Interstate 93.

Interstate 93 encircles Walker Mountain to enter a diamond interchange (Exit 42) with U.S. 302 & NH 10 (Meadow Street) on the west side of Littleton. U.S. 302 leads southwest from Exit 42 toward Woodsville, where it crosses the Connecticut River into Vermont. NH 10 overlaps with the US route southwest to Woodsville, where it turns southward along the river to Lebanon.
The routing of U.S. 302 through Littleton would make a logical business loop for Interstate 93.

07/23/00

Interstate 93 crosses the Ammonoosuc River and hugs the south slope of Eustis Hill to a parclo interchange (Exit 41) with Cottage Street in south Littleton. Cottage Street connects I-93 with adjacent U.S. 302 & NH 18 as they head north into Downtown. The pair leave Littleton to meet I-93 directly at Exit 40, with U.S. 302 turning east to scenic Crawford Notch and Maine and NH 18 combining with NH 116 south to Franconia.

Interstate 93 crosses the Ammonoosuc River and hugs the south slope of Eustis Hill to a parclo interchange (Exit 41) with Cottage Street in south Littleton. Cottage Street connects I-93 with adjacent U.S. 302 & NH 18 as they head north into Downtown.
The pair leave Littleton to meet I-93 directly at Exit 40, with U.S. 302 turning east to scenic Crawford Notch and Maine and NH 18 combining with NH 116 south to Franconia.

07/23/00

With the beautiful White Mountains in the background, this Interstate 93 shield stands ahead of the Gale River outside Franconia.

With the beautiful White Mountains in the background, this Interstate 93 shield stands ahead of the Gale River outside Franconia.

07/23/00

Interstate 93 U.S. 3 South - Franconia Notch Parkway
Stone-façades adorn the overpasses across Franconia Notch Parkway. This scene looks at ski slopes on Cannon Mountain from within the diamond interchange (Exit 34C) at the south end of NH 18.

Stone-façades adorn the overpasses across Franconia Notch Parkway. This scene looks at ski slopes on Cannon Mountain from within the diamond interchange (Exit 34C) at the south end of NH 18.

07/23/00

Leaving the diamond interchange (Exit 34B) with Tramway Drive to Cannon Mountain ski area along Franconia Notch Parkway south. The parkway turns southward along Profile Lake by Mount Lafayette (elevation 5,260 feet) in the distance. There was a time when plans called for a full Interstate-standard freeway to be constructed through Franconia Notch, but a compromise solution was reached. The road would remain access controlled, but would only have two lanes with occasional passing lanes. This has lessened the impact of the highway passing through this scenic and historical area. The fact that the freeway is not up to full Interstate standards is why the parkway is not technically part of Interstate 93; instead, the parkway connects two segments of Interstate 93.

Leaving the diamond interchange (Exit 34B) with Tramway Drive to Cannon Mountain ski area along Franconia Notch Parkway south. The parkway turns southward along Profile Lake by Mount Lafayette (elevation 5,260 feet) in the distance.
There was a time when plans called for a full Interstate-standard freeway to be constructed through Franconia Notch, but a compromise solution was reached. The road would remain access controlled, but would only have two lanes with occasional passing lanes. This has lessened the impact of the highway passing through this scenic and historical area. The fact that the freeway is not up to full Interstate standards is why the parkway is not technically part of Interstate 93; instead, the parkway connects two segments of Interstate 93.

07/23/00

Interstate 93 South
Interstate 93 crosses the Pemigewasset River again south of the on-ramp from U.S. 3 at Exit 33. The Pemigewasset River originates at Profile Lake in Crawford Notch. The waterway flows south 65 miles to Franklin, paralleling I-93 and U.S. 3 to New Hampton.

Interstate 93 crosses the Pemigewasset River again south of the on-ramp from U.S. 3 at Exit 33. The Pemigewasset River originates at Profile Lake in Crawford Notch. The waterway flows south 65 miles to Franklin, paralleling I-93 and U.S. 3 to New Hampton.

07/29/07

Reassurance marker posted southbound at milepost 102.2 and to the west of Little Coolidge Mountain.

Reassurance marker posted southbound at milepost 102.2 and to the west of Little Coolidge Mountain.

07/29/07

The Lincoln town center lies one mile ahead. Woodstock follows at the subsequent two interchanges with Concord 60 miles away.

The Lincoln town center lies one mile ahead. Woodstock follows at the subsequent two interchanges with Concord 60 miles away.

07/29/07

NH 112, a cross-state route stretching 56.4 miles from Bath and Conway, sees a folded diamond interchange (Exit 32) with Interstate 93 in one mile.

NH 112, a cross-state route stretching 56.4 miles from Bath and Conway, sees a folded diamond interchange (Exit 32) with Interstate 93 in one mile.

07/29/07

NH 112 doubles as the Kancamagus Highway east from U.S. 3 (Main Street) at North Woodstock to Loon Mountain ski area, Mount Kancamagus (elevation 3,698 feet) and NH 16 (White Mountain Highway) at Conway.

NH 112 doubles as the Kancamagus Highway east from U.S. 3 (Main Street) at North Woodstock to Loon Mountain ski area, Mount Kancamagus (elevation 3,698 feet) and NH 16 (White Mountain Highway) at Conway.

07/29/07

Exit 32 parts ways with Interstate 93 south for NH 112 west to North Woodstock and east through the Lincoln business district.

Exit 32 parts ways with Interstate 93 south for NH 112 west to North Woodstock and east through the Lincoln business district.

07/29/07

Spanning the Pemigewasset River East Branch, Interstate 93 climbs along the western periphery of Russell Mountain (elevation 2,408 feet).

Spanning the Pemigewasset River East Branch, Interstate 93 climbs along the western periphery of Russell Mountain (elevation 2,408 feet).

06/25/09

Thornton is the next town along Interstate 93 south beyond Woodstock. Boston, Massachusetts makes an appearance on distance signage here at 130 miles out.

Thornton is the next town along Interstate 93 south beyond Woodstock. Boston, Massachusetts makes an appearance on distance signage here at 130 miles out.

06/25/09

Tripoli Road meanders east from adjacent NH 175 (Eastside Road) and forthcoming Exit 31 into the mountains through Thornton Gap to Waterville.

Tripoli Road meanders east from adjacent NH 175 (Eastside Road) and forthcoming Exit 31 into the mountains through Thornton Gap to Waterville.

07/29/07

Entering the diamond interchange (Exit 31) with Tripoli Road on Interstate 93 south. NH 175 begins from U.S. 3 at North Woodstock and runs alongside I-93 south into Thornton.

Entering the diamond interchange (Exit 31) with Tripoli Road on Interstate 93 south. NH 175 begins from U.S. 3 at North Woodstock and runs alongside I-93 south into Thornton.

07/20/10

Interstate 93 straddles the west slopes of Barron Mountain (elevation 1,499 feet).

Interstate 93 straddles the west slopes of Barron Mountain (elevation 1,499 feet).

07/29/07

Manchester appears at 70 miles out on this distance sign posted six miles ahead of Thornton.

Manchester appears at 70 miles out on this distance sign posted six miles ahead of Thornton.

07/29/07

U.S. 3 (Daniel Webster Highway) crosses paths with Interstate 93 again in one mile. The US highway shifts to the east of the freeway to Exit 29.

U.S. 3 (Daniel Webster Highway) crosses paths with Interstate 93 again in one mile. The US highway shifts to the east of the freeway to Exit 29.

07/29/07

One half mile ahead of the folded diamond interchange (Exit 30) with U.S. 3 on I-93 south.

One half mile ahead of the folded diamond interchange (Exit 30) with U.S. 3 on I-93 south.

07/29/07

Exit 30 leaves Interstate 93 just beyond the Pemigewasset River for U.S. 3. U.S. 3 provides a local route north back to Woodstock and south to West Thornton.

Exit 30 leaves Interstate 93 just beyond the Pemigewasset River for U.S. 3. U.S. 3 provides a local route north back to Woodstock and south to West Thornton.

07/29/07

Southbound shield assembly for I-93 posted east of Mirror Lake and Green Mountain.

Southbound shield assembly for I-93 posted east of Mirror Lake and Green Mountain.

07/29/07

Interstate 93 winds south from Thornton to Campton in six miles. Manchester, around an hour drive to the south, again takes the place of Concord as the main control city.

Interstate 93 winds south from Thornton to Campton in six miles. Manchester, around an hour drive to the south, again takes the place of Concord as the main control city.

07/29/07

Wide medians appear along I-93 on the east side of Mount Kineo as the freeway runs south into Thornton.
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Wide medians appear along I-93 on the east side of Mount Kineo as the freeway runs south into Thornton.

07/29/07

U.S. 3 and Interstate 93 come together in one mile within south Thornton. Squam Mountain rises in the distance.

U.S. 3 and Interstate 93 come together in one mile within south Thornton. Squam Mountain rises in the distance.

07/29/07

Interstate 93 south emerges from Blake Mountain to meet U.S. 3 at a folded diamond interchange (Exit 29) opposite the Pemigewasset River.

Interstate 93 south emerges from Blake Mountain to meet U.S. 3 at a folded diamond interchange (Exit 29) opposite the Pemigewasset River.

06/25/09

South from Exit 29, U.S. 3 (Daniel Webster Highway) stays west of I-93 through West Campton.

South from Exit 29, U.S. 3 (Daniel Webster Highway) stays west of I-93 through West Campton.

07/29/07

Beyond the Pemigewasset River, I-93 crosses a railroad line ahead of Sunset Hill.

Beyond the Pemigewasset River, I-93 crosses a railroad line ahead of Sunset Hill.

07/29/07

NH 49 (Campton Village Road) sees a diamond interchange (Exit 28) with Interstate 93 in one mile.

NH 49 (Campton Village Road) sees a diamond interchange (Exit 28) with Interstate 93 in one mile.

06/25/09

A 12.69 mile route, NH 49 ends just to the west of Exit 28 at U.S. 3 at West Campton. The route mirrors the Mad River northeast East Thornton and Waterville Valley.

A 12.69 mile route, NH 49 ends just to the west of Exit 28 at U.S. 3 at West Campton. The route mirrors the Mad River northeast East Thornton and Waterville Valley.

07/29/07

Southbound I-93 reaches the off-ramp (Exit 28) to NH 49 (Campton Village Road). NH 49 east intersects NH 175 at Campton Upper Village on the other side of Sunset Hill. NH 175 (Livermore Road) continues south from there to Campton Hollow.

Southbound I-93 reaches the off-ramp (Exit 28) to NH 49 (Campton Village Road).
NH 49 east intersects NH 175 at Campton Upper Village on the other side of Sunset Hill. NH 175 (Livermore Road) continues south from there to Campton Hollow.

06/25/09

Interstate 93 veers westward through a wide valley between Bald Mountain and the Sandwich Range.

Interstate 93 veers westward through a wide valley between Bald Mountain and the Sandwich Range.

07/29/07

Distance sign posted five miles north of Plymouth and 117 miles from Boston. Manchester is replaced by Concord on the next series of signs leading south toward the capital city.

Distance sign posted five miles north of Plymouth and 117 miles from Boston. Manchester is replaced by Concord on the next series of signs leading south toward the capital city.

07/29/07

Blair Road connects Interstate 93 with U.S. 3 at Blair and NH 175 (Livermore Road) in one mile.

Blair Road connects Interstate 93 with U.S. 3 at Blair and NH 175 (Livermore Road) in one mile.

07/29/07

U.S. 3 leads back north to West Campton and south along the Pemigewasset River into Plymouth. Blair Road crosses the river across the Blair Bridge, a 20 foot 2 inch wide covered bridge constructed in 1869 and rebuilt in 1977.1

U.S. 3 leads back north to West Campton and south along the Pemigewasset River into Plymouth. Blair Road crosses the river across the Blair Bridge, a 20 foot 2 inch wide covered bridge constructed in 1869 and rebuilt in 1977.1

06/25/09

Entering the diamond interchange (Exit 27) with Blair Road on Interstate 93 south.

Entering the diamond interchange (Exit 27) with Blair Road on Interstate 93 south.

06/25/09

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References:

  1. BLAIR BRIDGE - Campton, New Hampshire, New Hampshire Division of Historic Resources web site.

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Page Updated Wednesday February 11, 2015.