U.S. Route 96

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US 96 marker

US 96

Route information
Length133.746 mi[1] (215.243 km)
ExistedSeptember 26, 1939 (1939-09-26)[1]–present
Major junctions
South end US 69 / US 287 / SH 87 in Port Arthur
Major intersections
North end

Future I-69 / Future I-369 / US 59 / US 84 in Tenaha
Location
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesJefferson, Hardin, Jasper, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby
Highway system
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SH 95 TX SH 96

U.S. Highway 96 (US 96) is a north–south United States highway in the U.S. state of Texas. Its south end is at US 69, US 287, and State Highway 87 in Port Arthur. Its north end is at Future Interstate 69 (I-69), Future I-369, US 59, and US 84 in Tenaha. The highway is 133.74 miles (215.23 km) long.

The route does not follow the normal numbering rule, as even-numbered two-digit highways are supposed to go east–west by rule.

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Texas Department of Transportation. "Highway Designation File - U.S. Highway No. 96".