Re: Interstates that may have been poorly routed (Long)

On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:52:42 -0500, Scott M. Kozel wrote:

>Terrain maps show plenty of areas that are over 5,000 feet altitude in
>that part of WV.

The highest point in WV is only 4,800-something feet (Spruce Knob, located near
Seneca Rocks, north of this area).

>> As a thru route, I-64 leaves a lot to be desired.
>
>As someone who lives along the I-64 corridor, I'll testify that it is
>worlds better than using the old non-Interstate routes in the corridor,
>and that the difference is even more dramatic than on most other
>Interstate corridors in the country, when considering the mountainous
>terrain in western VA and WV.

I agree with you that I-64 is better than the old routes, but it is hardly the
most direct through route from Kentucky to Washington DC. The 79-68-70 corridor
serves that purpose much better. Reason being the 60-mile southward jog to
Beckley and the 30-mile northward jog to Staunton on the 77 and 81 multiplexes
respectively.

>> The most direct route from this area to the Hampton Roads area is US 460,
>> not I-64.
>
>What area is "this area"? For origins and destinations that are both
>close to I-64, use of I-64 wins hands down for speed and ease.

"This area" means central, southeastern and south-central Kentucky. Of course
the unfinished portion between Pikeville and Grundy, the curvy nature of the
four-lane from Grundy to Richlands, and the 55 mph speed limit all serve to slow
traffic on this corridor.


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