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Interstate 87 (North Carolina)

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Interstate 87

Route information
Maintained by NCDOT
Length12.9 mi[1] (20.8 km)
Existed2017–present
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
South end I-40 / I-440 / US 64 in Raleigh
Major intersections
North end US 64 / US 264 / Rolesville Road in Wendell
Location
CountryUnited States
StatesNorth Carolina
CountiesNC: Wake
Highway system

Interstate 87 (I-87) is an Interstate Highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The highway's south end is at I-40, I-440, and U.S. Route 64 (US 64) in Raleigh. Its north end is at US 64 and US 264 in Wendell. The highway is 12.9 miles (20.8 km) long. While a north-south highway, it will run more east-west.

In the future, I-87 will possibly go from Raleigh to Norfolk, Virginia.

History

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Interstate 495
Location:Raleigh–Knightdale
Length:4.09 mi[2][3] (6.58 km)
Existed:2013–2017

I-87 started as I-495 on February 20, 2013. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) asked the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to sign the interstate as I-495 as an auxiliary route of I-95. I-495 would have been 44.99 miles (72.40 km) long. The highway had an east end at I-440 and US 64 in Raleigh, and would have had a west end at I-95 in Rocky Mount.[4]

On March 15, 2013, NCDOT asked AASHTO to make I-495 from I-440 to I-540, which is 4.09 miles (6.58 km) long, and Future I-495 from I-540 to I-95, which is 40.90 miles (65.82 km) long.

On May 23, 2017, AASHTO allowed NCDOT to remove I-495 and Future I-495. They were replaced by I-87 and Future I-87.

References

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  1. ↑ Starks, Edward (January 27, 2022). "Table 1: Main Routes of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways". FHWA Route Log and Finder List. Federal Highway Administration.
  2. ↑ Google. "Interstate 495" (Map). Google Maps. Google.
  3. ↑ Lacy, J. Kevin (March 27, 2013). "An Application from the State Highway or Transportation Department of North Carolina" (PDF). Letter to Frederick G. Wright. Raleigh: North Carolina Department of Transportation. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2013 – via American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
  4. ↑ North Carolina Department of Transportation (December 14, 2013). I-495 Route Change (2013-02-20) (PDF) (Map). c. 1:422,400. North Carolina Department of Transportation.
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