U.S. 40 East - Western Maryland

Scenic U.S. 40 branches off Interstate 68 and U.S. 40 in the panhandle of Maryland. These photos show the fall beauty of the hills through which Scenic U.S. 40 traverses. This may be the only instance in the country of a "Scenic" alternate to a U.S. highway. Note the trailblazer sign for Interstate 68 posted in the second picture.

10/12/01

Now several miles east of Scenic U.S. 40, eastbound U.S. 40 passes through the city of Hagerstown and approaches Junction Interstate 70/Exit 32 east of Hagerstown. U.S. 40 is a multi-lane, divided highway at this point.

10/12/01

Eastbound U.S. 40 reaches Interstate 70 west, followed by an exit for Interstate 70 east (this is a cloverleaf interchange).

10/12/01

Eastbound U.S. 40 enters the city of Frederick, and this sign advises of the pending interchange with U.S. 15, U.S. 340, and Interstate 270.

10/12/01

U.S. 15-340 combine southwest from Frederick en route to Charles Town and Leesburg, while U.S. 40 extends east to I-70 and Interstate 270 south.

10/12/01

U.S. 15 branches southwest from U.S. 40 at the north end of U.S. 340. U.S. 40 continues to the exchange joining I-70 and I-270.

10/12/01