U.S. 41 South - Vigo County

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U.S. 41 South
A couple of miles into Vigo County, U.S. 41 sees a directional interchange with Clinton Street. Before the 1970s, U.S. 41 (along with SR 63) had continued on Clinton Street through the community of North Terre Haute and onto Lafayette Avenue through the city Terre Haute. From there the highway followed 7th Street from Downtown Terre Haute toward the south. In the 1970s a new expressway bypass was built to the west that went to the southwest to the 3rd Street corridor, which U.S. 41 follows into Downtown Terre Haute today.

A couple of miles into Vigo County, U.S. 41 sees a directional interchange with Clinton Street. Before the 1970s, U.S. 41 (along with SR 63) had continued on Clinton Street through the community of North Terre Haute and onto Lafayette Avenue through the city Terre Haute. From there the highway followed 7th Street from Downtown Terre Haute toward the south. In the 1970s a new expressway bypass was built to the west that went to the southwest to the 3rd Street corridor, which U.S. 41 follows into Downtown Terre Haute today.

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U.S. 41 resembles a rural four lane expressway as it bypasses the community of North Terre Haute and gets closer to the Terre Haute city limits.
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U.S. 41 resembles a rural four lane expressway as it bypasses the community of North Terre Haute and gets closer to the Terre Haute city limits.

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U.S. 41 is now at the one mile approach to SR 63 north, which rejoins U.S. 41 from its trek across Warren, Vermillion and northern Vigo Counties. Traffic bound for Clinton and Chicago are advised to use SR 63 north.

U.S. 41 is now at the one mile approach to SR 63 north, which rejoins U.S. 41 from its trek across Warren, Vermillion and northern Vigo Counties. Traffic bound for Clinton and Chicago are advised to use SR 63 north.

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SR 63 is a good route for those heading to communities in northwestern Vigo County since it is the only bridge crossing over the Wabash River from SR 163, outside of Clinton, to Downtown Terre Haute.

SR 63 is a good route for those heading to communities in northwestern Vigo County since it is the only bridge crossing over the Wabash River from SR 163, outside of Clinton, to Downtown Terre Haute.

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SR 63 ends its northern segment at a directional wye interchange with U.S. 41 on the north side of Terre Haute. A ramp takes traffic west onto SR 63 north as U.S. 41 is reduced to one lane as it meets back up with the main expressway-part of the north-south highway across Western Indiana. It's a twelve mile drive back to Clinton and 175 mile drive to Chicago from here.

SR 63 ends its northern segment at a directional wye interchange with U.S. 41 on the north side of Terre Haute. A ramp takes traffic west onto SR 63 north as U.S. 41 is reduced to one lane as it meets back up with the main expressway-part of the north-south highway across Western Indiana. It's a twelve mile drive back to Clinton and 175 mile drive to Chicago from here.

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SR 63 ends at this interchange, but it didn't always. In 2008, the highway was decommissioned from this location south through Terre Haute and along Prairieton Road southwest of town to the community of Prairie Creek. From Prairie Creek, the highway resumes south to Merom. Presumably, this sign assembly used to indicate a multiplex between the two highways rather than the ending of one and continuation of the other.

SR 63 ends at this interchange, but it didn't always. In 2008, the highway was decommissioned from this location south through Terre Haute and along Prairieton Road southwest of town to the community of Prairie Creek. From Prairie Creek, the highway resumes south to Merom. Presumably, this sign assembly used to indicate a multiplex between the two highways rather than the ending of one and continuation of the other.

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U.S. 41 enters the city of Terre Haute (60,785). Terre Haute is the county seat of Vigo County and the cultural and service hub for the Wabash Valley area as well as the home to Indiana State University. Terre Haute is Indiana's 12th largest city by population. In Terre Haute, U.S. 41/150 is known as 3rd Street and becomes a busy thoroughfare across the city.

U.S. 41 enters the city of Terre Haute (60,785). Terre Haute is the county seat of Vigo County and the cultural and service hub for the Wabash Valley area as well as the home to Indiana State University. Terre Haute is Indiana's 12th largest city by population.
In Terre Haute, U.S. 41/150 is known as 3rd Street and becomes a busy thoroughfare across the city.

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U.S. 41 (3rd Street) is a busy arterial highway as it heads north across the north side of Terre Haute. The highway is six lanes in width from the interchange with SR 63 north south to the Hulman Avenue interchange. Incidentally that is the same stretch of highway that had U.S. 41 and SR 63 multiplexed.

U.S. 41 (3rd Street) is a busy arterial highway as it heads north across the north side of Terre Haute. The highway is six lanes in width from the interchange with SR 63 north south to the Hulman Avenue interchange. Incidentally that is the same stretch of highway that had U.S. 41 and SR 63 multiplexed.

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The next major intersection along U.S. 41 (3rd Street) is with 8th Avenue, which leads east to Union Hospital four blocks to the east of U.S. 41 (3rd Street).

The next major intersection along U.S. 41 (3rd Street) is with 8th Avenue, which leads east to Union Hospital four blocks to the east of U.S. 41 (3rd Street).

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U.S. 41 (3rd Street) remains six lanes and passes by the Riverside Industrial District as it heads across the north side of Terre Haute. The north side has a more industrial feel for U.S. 41 as opposed to the south side which is more commercial. Downtown Terre Haute lies just ahead.

U.S. 41 (3rd Street) remains six lanes and passes by the Riverside Industrial District as it heads across the north side of Terre Haute. The north side has a more industrial feel for U.S. 41 as opposed to the south side which is more commercial. Downtown Terre Haute lies just ahead.

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The top of the Vigo County Courthouse comes into view as U.S. 41 nears the intersection with Locust Street, which is a major east-west arterial across Terre Haute's north side. Beyond the Locust Street intersection is an overpass over the CSX railroad tracks. Terre Haute is the hub of several railroads across the city with a few of them crossing U.S. 41 (3rd Street). But here the highway crosses the busy railroad tracks on the north side of Terre Haute's downtown.

The top of the Vigo County Courthouse comes into view as U.S. 41 nears the intersection with Locust Street, which is a major east-west arterial across Terre Haute's north side. Beyond the Locust Street intersection is an overpass over the CSX railroad tracks. Terre Haute is the hub of several railroads across the city with a few of them crossing U.S. 41 (3rd Street). But here the highway crosses the busy railroad tracks on the north side of Terre Haute's downtown.

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The Vigo County Courthouse now comes into full view as U.S. 41 (3rd Street) descends from the overpass over the CSX railroad tracks. U.S. 41 (3rd Street) for the most part bypasses the actual central business district of Terre Haute. When traveling U.S. 41 across Terre Haute, one has to remember that it is actually a bypass of the original U.S. 41 that was located four blocks to the east along 7th Street.

The Vigo County Courthouse now comes into full view as U.S. 41 (3rd Street) descends from the overpass over the CSX railroad tracks. U.S. 41 (3rd Street) for the most part bypasses the actual central business district of Terre Haute. When traveling U.S. 41 across Terre Haute, one has to remember that it is actually a bypass of the original U.S. 41 that was located four blocks to the east along 7th Street.

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The next stoplight intersection with U.S. 41 (3rd Street) is with Chestnut Street, which provides the best route to Indiana State University, a sprawling college campus that lies on the north side of Downtown Terre Haute. Best known as the home to the Sycamores and Alma Marta to Larry Bird, Indiana State is the largest of the three colleges based in Vigo County and adds to the culture of Terre Haute.

The next stoplight intersection with U.S. 41 (3rd Street) is with Chestnut Street, which provides the best route to Indiana State University, a sprawling college campus that lies on the north side of Downtown Terre Haute. Best known as the home to the Sycamores and Alma Marta to Larry Bird, Indiana State is the largest of the three colleges based in Vigo County and adds to the culture of Terre Haute.

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Cherry Street is a one way street going west that complements Ohio Street to the south and like Ohio Street to the south, it used to carry U.S. 40 along its routing across Downtown Terre Haute before the highway was rerouted to Interstate 70. U.S. 150 heads west along Cherry Street across the Wabash River to the town of West Terre Haute two miles away. From Terre Haute, the highway travels in a northwest path across rural Vigo County en route to Paris, Illinois. U.S. 150's southbound lanes will join U.S. 41 two blocks to the south.

Cherry Street is a one way street going west that complements Ohio Street to the south and like Ohio Street to the south, it used to carry U.S. 40 along its routing across Downtown Terre Haute before the highway was rerouted to Interstate 70. U.S. 150 heads west along Cherry Street across the Wabash River to the town of West Terre Haute two miles away. From Terre Haute, the highway travels in a northwest path across rural Vigo County en route to Paris, Illinois. U.S. 150's southbound lanes will join U.S. 41 two blocks to the south.

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The next stoplight intersection along U.S. 41 (3rd Street) is with Wabash Avenue, the original National Road and U.S. 40. The National Road Historic Route follows Wabash Avenue to the east through the heart of Downtown Terre Haute. Beyond downtown, the route continues to junction with SR 46, where Wabash Avenue rejoins U.S. 40 on the far east side of town. In the southwest corner of the intersection is the Vigo County Courthouse. The courthouse, located in a prominent spot on the west side of Downtown Terre Haute, was finished in 1888 and is Vigo County's second.

The next stoplight intersection along U.S. 41 (3rd Street) is with Wabash Avenue, the original National Road and U.S. 40. The National Road Historic Route follows Wabash Avenue to the east through the heart of Downtown Terre Haute. Beyond downtown, the route continues to junction with SR 46, where Wabash Avenue rejoins U.S. 40 on the far east side of town.
In the southwest corner of the intersection is the Vigo County Courthouse. The courthouse, located in a prominent spot on the west side of Downtown Terre Haute, was finished in 1888 and is Vigo County's second.

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Now at the intersection with Ohio Street, a one way eastbound street, where U.S. 150 east combines with U.S. 41 south. Until January 2011, U.S. 40's eastbound lanes followed Ohio Street as a part of a one way couplet with Ohio Street, and Cherry Street two blocks to the north. U.S. 150 south joins U.S. 41 for its 60 mile southward journey to Vincennes and travels overall for 571 miles from Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to Moline, Illinois.
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Now at the intersection with Ohio Street, a one way eastbound street, where U.S. 150 east combines with U.S. 41 south. Until January 2011, U.S. 40's eastbound lanes followed Ohio Street as a part of a one way couplet with Ohio Street, and Cherry Street two blocks to the north. U.S. 150 south joins U.S. 41 for its 60 mile southward journey to Vincennes and travels overall for 571 miles from Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to Moline, Illinois.

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U.S. 41 South U.S. 150 East
U.S. 41/150 (3rd Street) becomes more commercial to the south of Downtown Terre Haute. Up ahead is the intersection with Farrington Street, which connects the highway to the Fairbanks Park to the west. In the second picture, an interstate shield directs travelers toward Interstate 70.
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U.S. 41/150 (3rd Street) becomes more commercial to the south of Downtown Terre Haute. Up ahead is the intersection with Farrington Street, which connects the highway to the Fairbanks Park to the west. In the second picture, an interstate shield directs travelers toward Interstate 70.

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South of the intersection with U.S. 41/150 (3rd Street) and Hulman Avenue (former SR 63) the highway returns to four lanes as it crosses a series of railroad crossings. Along with the railroad crossings, multiple street intersections and businesses add onto the busyness of this highway. Unlike Vincennes and Evansville further down the road, there is no possible bypass around Terre Haute for thru traffic along U.S. 41/150.
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South of the intersection with U.S. 41/150 (3rd Street) and Hulman Avenue (former SR 63) the highway returns to four lanes as it crosses a series of railroad crossings. Along with the railroad crossings, multiple street intersections and businesses add onto the busyness of this highway. Unlike Vincennes and Evansville further down the road, there is no possible bypass around Terre Haute for thru traffic along U.S. 41/150.

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U.S. 41/150 (3rd Street) approach the interchange with I-70/U.S. 40 at the Margaret Avenue intersection. Interstate 70 goes for 2,153 miles from Fort Cove, Utah to Baltimore, Maryland. In Indiana, the interstate travels for 156.6 miles for Terre Haute east to Indianapolis and Richmond.

U.S. 41/150 (3rd Street) approach the interchange with I-70/U.S. 40 at the Margaret Avenue intersection. Interstate 70 goes for 2,153 miles from Fort Cove, Utah to Baltimore, Maryland. In Indiana, the interstate travels for 156.6 miles for Terre Haute east to Indianapolis and Richmond.

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U.S. 40 traveled through Terre Haute via the National Road and Wabash Avenue corridors, but was rerouted to follow the Interstate 70 path from Exit 154 in Illinois eastward to Exit 11 at SR 46 in 2011. In Indiana, U.S. 40 travels the path of the historic National Road for 150 miles, with the exception of interstate multiplexes around Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Nationally, the highway goes for 2,285 miles from Park City, Utah to Atlantic City, New Jersey.

U.S. 40 traveled through Terre Haute via the National Road and Wabash Avenue corridors, but was rerouted to follow the Interstate 70 path from Exit 154 in Illinois eastward to Exit 11 at SR 46 in 2011. In Indiana, U.S. 40 travels the path of the historic National Road for 150 miles, with the exception of interstate multiplexes around Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Nationally, the highway goes for 2,285 miles from Park City, Utah to Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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It's a three hour drive to the west to St. Louis, Missouri via Marshall and Effingham in southern Illinois.

It's a three hour drive to the west to St. Louis, Missouri via Marshall and Effingham in southern Illinois.

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An overhead sign assembly for the westbound on-ramp to Interstate 70 and Marshall, Illinois was removed after U.S. 40 was relocated onto the freeway.

An overhead sign assembly for the westbound on-ramp to Interstate 70 and Marshall, Illinois was removed after U.S. 40 was relocated onto the freeway.

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An hour drive awaits motorists headed east from U.S. 41/150 to the Indiana capital of Indianapolis via Interstate 70 east.

An hour drive awaits motorists headed east from U.S. 41/150 to the Indiana capital of Indianapolis via Interstate 70 east.

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3rd Street passes under I-70/U.S. 40 and sees the eastbound on-ramp to Indianapolis. I-70/U.S. 40 straddle the south side of Terre Haute between U.S. 41/150 and SR 46 / Future SR 641.

3rd Street passes under I-70/U.S. 40 and sees the eastbound on-ramp to Indianapolis. I-70/U.S. 40 straddle the south side of Terre Haute between U.S. 41/150 and SR 46 / Future SR 641.

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South of the I-70/U.S. 40 interchange, U.S. 41/150 pass through a large region of retail businesses, centered on the Honey Creek Mall. This stretch contains several businesses and restaurants that serve the Terre Haute and larger Wabash Valley area, a multi-county area that spans the Indiana and Illinois state line based around Terre Haute. Heavy traffic is common along this stretch of highway near the Interstate 70 interchange. It is because of this that the SR 641 bypass is being constructed. For traffic bound for Evansville, this city represents the most variety of motorist services until Evansville and likewise the most services since Northwest Indiana.
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South of the I-70/U.S. 40 interchange, U.S. 41/150 pass through a large region of retail businesses, centered on the Honey Creek Mall. This stretch contains several businesses and restaurants that serve the Terre Haute and larger Wabash Valley area, a multi-county area that spans the Indiana and Illinois state line based around Terre Haute. Heavy traffic is common along this stretch of highway near the Interstate 70 interchange. It is because of this that the SR 641 bypass is being constructed. For traffic bound for Evansville, this city represents the most variety of motorist services until Evansville and likewise the most services since Northwest Indiana.

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U.S. 41/150 shields greet motorists after passing through most of the commercial mess that is Terre Haute's south side. Up ahead is the intersection with 7th Street, which represents the southern end of the "bypass" of the original route of U.S. 41 across Terre Haute.

U.S. 41/150 shields greet motorists after passing through most of the commercial mess that is Terre Haute's south side. Up ahead is the intersection with 7th Street, which represents the southern end of the "bypass" of the original route of U.S. 41 across Terre Haute.

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South of the 7th Street intersection, U.S. 41/150 slowly transitions into a more rural environment as it gets closer to the SR 641 interchange.

South of the 7th Street intersection, U.S. 41/150 slowly transitions into a more rural environment as it gets closer to the SR 641 interchange.

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U.S. 41/150 approaches the interchange with the new SR 641 highway, a planned 6.2 mile freeway that will connect U.S. 41/150 with Interstate 70, bypassing the upcoming suburban sprawl of Terre Haute along U.S. 41/150. Eventually, a full bypass of U.S. 41 may be built that will utilize SR 641, U.S. 40 & SR 46 on the east side of Terre Haute and a new terrain segment that would loop around Terre Haute's north side to connect with U.S. 41 and the SR 63 expressway. Currently however there are no concrete plans on such a bypass beyond SR 641.

U.S. 41/150 approaches the interchange with the new SR 641 highway, a planned 6.2 mile freeway that will connect U.S. 41/150 with Interstate 70, bypassing the upcoming suburban sprawl of Terre Haute along U.S. 41/150. Eventually, a full bypass of U.S. 41 may be built that will utilize SR 641, U.S. 40 & SR 46 on the east side of Terre Haute and a new terrain segment that would loop around Terre Haute's north side to connect with U.S. 41 and the SR 63 expressway. Currently however there are no concrete plans on such a bypass beyond SR 641.

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SR 641 currently goes only for two miles north to a folded diamond interchange with McDaniel Road, hence the current control point of McDaniel Road. The entire freeway is expected to be finished by 2014, enabling motorists bound for Interstate 70 east toward Indianapolis a way to bypass the congested segment of U.S. 41/150 to the south of Interstate 70.

SR 641 currently goes only for two miles north to a folded diamond interchange with McDaniel Road, hence the current control point of McDaniel Road. The entire freeway is expected to be finished by 2014, enabling motorists bound for Interstate 70 east toward Indianapolis a way to bypass the congested segment of U.S. 41/150 to the south of Interstate 70.

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A ramp takes traffic off of U.S. 41/150 south and onto SR 641 for its short freeway to McDaniel Road. Using McDaniel Road, motorists can currently use a variety of county roads to get back to Interstate 70 via the U.S. 40 east & SR 46 interchange. Once the bypass is finished, most traffic that will come from the east along Interstate 70 that is headed down U.S. 41/150 toward Evansville will join the expressway at this spot.

A ramp takes traffic off of U.S. 41/150 south and onto SR 641 for its short freeway to McDaniel Road. Using McDaniel Road, motorists can currently use a variety of county roads to get back to Interstate 70 via the U.S. 40 east & SR 46 interchange. Once the bypass is finished, most traffic that will come from the east along Interstate 70 that is headed down U.S. 41/150 toward Evansville will join the expressway at this spot.

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Reassurance shields greet motorists to the south of the SR 641 interchange ahead of the turn off to Dallas Drive west.

Reassurance shields greet motorists to the south of the SR 641 interchange ahead of the turn off to Dallas Drive west.

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U.S. 41/150 crosses Harlan Drive and a railroad spur as the highway passes by an industrial park on the far south side of the Terre Haute area. From this point southward the highway passes through rural areas in southern Vigo County.
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U.S. 41/150 crosses Harlan Drive and a railroad spur as the highway passes by an industrial park on the far south side of the Terre Haute area. From this point southward the highway passes through rural areas in southern Vigo County.

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U.S. 41/150 approaches the intersection with SR 246, a 37.7 mile highway that stretches from the town of Prairie Creek, 5.8 miles to the west to Clay City, 16 miles to the east.
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U.S. 41/150 approaches the intersection with SR 246, a 37.7 mile highway that stretches from the town of Prairie Creek, 5.8 miles to the west to Clay City, 16 miles to the east.

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South of the SR 246 intersection, the Sullivan County seat of Sullivan is the next major community at a distance of 12 miles. The Knox County seat of Vincennes lies in between Terre Haute and Evansville and is 42 miles away.

South of the SR 246 intersection, the Sullivan County seat of Sullivan is the next major community at a distance of 12 miles. The Knox County seat of Vincennes lies in between Terre Haute and Evansville and is 42 miles away.

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U.S. 41/150 enters the town of Farmersburg, which lies near the border of Vigo and Sullivan Counties.

U.S. 41/150 enters the town of Farmersburg, which lies near the border of Vigo and Sullivan Counties.

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Just past the town limits for Farmersburg, U.S. 41/150 enter Sullivan County (population 21,475).

Just past the town limits for Farmersburg, U.S. 41/150 enter Sullivan County (population 21,475).

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