Interstate 16 Facts for Kids

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Interstate 16

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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I-16 highlighted in red

Route information

Maintained by GDOT

Length

166.81 mi (268.45 km)

Existed

1966–present

Major junctions

West end

I-75 / SR 540 in Macon

US 23 / US 129 Alt. / SR 87 / SR 540 south of East Macon
US 319 / US 441 / SR 31 / SR 117 in Dublin
US 221 / SR 56 northeast of Soperton
US 1 / SR 4 / SR 46 in Oak Park
US 25 / US 301 / SR 73 near Register
US 280 / SR 30 southwest of Blitchton
I-95 in Pooler
I-516 / US 17 / US 80 / SR 21 / SR 25 / SR 26 in Savannah
US 17 / SR 404 Spur in Savannah

East end

Montgomery Street in Savannah

Location

Counties:

Bibb, Twiggs, Bleckley, Laurens, Treutlen, Emanuel, Candler, Bulloch, Bryan, Effingham, Chatham

Highway system

Main route of the Interstate Highway System
Main • Auxiliary • Business

Georgia State Routes
Former SR

← SR 15		SR 16 →
← SR 403		SR 405 →

Interstate 16 (also known as I-16) is an important highway in the United States. It is part of the Interstate Highway System, a big network of roads across the country. I-16 is located entirely within the state of Georgia.

This highway helps people travel between two major cities in Georgia. It starts in Macon in the central part of the state. From there, it goes east all the way to Savannah, which is on Georgia's Atlantic coast.

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About Interstate 16

Interstate 16 is a major road that connects central Georgia to the coast. It's a key route for both people traveling and for moving goods. The highway is also known by a special name: the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

How Long is I-16?

The total length of Interstate 16 is about 166.81 miles (which is about 268.45 kilometers). This makes it a medium-length interstate highway. It takes a few hours to drive from one end to the other.

The Road's History

Construction on Interstate 16 began many years ago. The highway was officially established in 1966. Since then, it has been an important part of Georgia's transportation system. It helps connect different parts of the state.

Important Connections Along the Way

As I-16 travels across Georgia, it connects with many other important roads. These connections are called junctions. They allow drivers to switch to other highways and reach different towns.

Some of the major cities and towns near these junctions include:

In Savannah, I-16 connects with other major interstates like I-95 and I-516. It also links up with several U.S. Routes and State Routes. The highway officially ends at Montgomery Street in downtown Savannah.