Starting at the Mexican border and runs all the way to Alberta Canada. Built in the late 1950’s it is almost 1,433.52 mi (2,307.03 km) long.
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The most travelled section is the 180 mile section between LA California and Las Vegas Nevada.
It is estimated that 8 million people run back and forth, (according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority). Many of the accidents are attributed to drunk driving and failure to use seatbelts.
7. California’s Route 138
Route 138 is another east and west route following the San Gabriel Mountains.
Cutting through the western Mojave Desert, in Southern California it is extremely scenic. It was completed in 1934 and runs approximately 105 miles (169 km).
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It has been nicknamed the “Highway of Death”, due to a five year period creating a record number of accidents.
During that window 56 people were killed and 875 were injured. Though many improvements have been made, on the highway since receiving that name, it still needs more.
8. Interstate-285, GA
I-285 is approximately 64 miles long, officially completed in 1969, and circles Atlanta, Georgia. Often it is referred to as the “perimeter”. Like so many cities, 285 allow commuters to loop around the main city without actually going downtown.
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Throughout the years, as the metropolitan area expands so does the traffic. It is now one of the most heavily travelled highways in the area.
