Interstate 73 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Route information | |
| Maintained by NCDOT | |
| Length | 33.5 mi (53.9 km) |
| Existed | 1997–present |
| Major junctions | |
| South end |  US 220 in Candor, NC |
  US 64 / NC 49 in Asheboro, NC I-85 in Greensboro I-40 in Greensboro |
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| North end |  NC 68 / US 220 in Greensboro, NC |
| Highway system | |
| Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business North Carolina Highway System |
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Interstate 73 (I-73) is an important road in the United States. It is part of the Interstate Highway System, which is a big network of highways that connect different states. I-73 helps people travel across North Carolina. It is also planned to become a much longer highway in the future.
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What is Interstate 73?
Interstate 73 is a major highway that helps connect cities and towns. It allows cars and trucks to travel quickly and safely. These types of roads are built to high standards. This means they have multiple lanes and usually no traffic lights.
Where Does I-73 Go?
Currently, Interstate 73 runs through the state of North Carolina. It starts near Candor and goes north to Greensboro. This part of the highway is about 33.5 miles long.
The Future of I-73
The plan for Interstate 73 is much bigger. Eventually, it will stretch from Myrtle Beach in South Carolina all the way north to Roanoke in Virginia. There are even plans for it to continue further north into Ohio and Michigan. This would make it a very long and important road for travel on the East Coast.
Important Connections
As I-73 travels through North Carolina, it connects with other major roads. These connections are called junctions. They help drivers switch from one highway to another.
Key Junctions in North Carolina
- In Asheboro, I-73 meets with U.S. Route 64 and North Carolina Highway 49.
- In Greensboro, it connects with two very busy interstates: Interstate 85 and Interstate 40. These connections are important for traffic flow in the region.
History of I-73
The idea for Interstate 73 began many years ago. The first parts of the highway in North Carolina were established in 1997. Since then, more sections have been built. The goal is to create a complete route that helps connect different parts of the country.
Images for kids
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I-73/I-74 toward Ellerbe, NC
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I-73/I-74 beginning near Ellerbe, North Carolina
See also
In Spanish: Interestatal 73 para niños
