Interstate 70 (I-70) is a mainline route of the Interstate Highway System in the United States connecting Utah and Maryland. The Utah section runs east–west for 232.15 miles (373.61km) across the central part of the state. Richfield is the largest Utah city served by the freeway, which does not serve or connect any urban areas in the state. The freeway was built as part of a system of highways connecting Los Angeles and the northeastern United States. I-70 was the second attempt to connect southern California to the east coast of the United States via central Utah, the first being a failed attempt to construct a transcontinental railroad. Parts of that effort were re-used in the laying out of the route of I-70.
Unlike most Interstate Highways, much of I-70 in Utah was not constructed parallel to or on top of an existing U.S. Highway. Portions of I-70 were constructed in areas where previously there were no paved roads. Because it was built over an entirely new route, I-70 has many features that are unique in the Interstate Highway System. For example, the 110 miles (177km) between Green River and Salina makes up the longest distance anywhere in the Interstate Highway System with no motorist services. This same piece is noted as the longest highway in the United States built over a completely new route since the Alaska Highway, and the longest piece of Interstate Highway to open at a given time. The construction of the Utah portion of I-70 is listed as one of the engineering marvels of the Interstate Highway System.
The sections of the interstate in Missouri and Kansas have laid claim to be the first interstate in the United States. The Federal Highway Administration has claimed the section of I-70 through Glenwood Canyon, completed in 1992, was the last piece of the Interstate Highway system, as originally planned, to open to traffic.
The construction of I-70 in Colorado and Utah is considered an engineering marvel as the route passes through the Eisenhower Tunnel, Glenwood Canyon, and the San Rafael Swell. The Eisenhower Tunnel is the highest point along the Interstate Highway system with an elevation of 11,158ft (3,401m).
In the U.S. state of Kansas, Interstate 70 contains the first segment to start being paved and to be completed in the Interstate Highway System. It extends from the Western border near the town of Kanorado to the Eastern border in Kansas City. The route covers 424 miles (682km) and passes through several of the state's principal cities in the process including Kansas City, Topeka, and Salina. The route also passes through the cities of Lawrence, Junction City, and Abilene.
Route description
I-70 is concurrent with US-24 from the Colorado state line until US-24 splits at Levant and runs north of I-70. At Colby, I-70 begins to turn southeast until it reaches Oakley, where US-40 joins with I-70 for a concurrent journey through most of the state. The route remains flat until it reaches the county line between Russell and Ellsworth counties, where the road begins to travese rolling hills.
The portion of I-70 between I-675 and Enon Road in Clark County is designated as the "Deputy Suzanne Hopper Memorial Highway", in honor of a Clark County Sheriff's deputy who was shot and killed on January 1, 2011 while responding to reports of gunshots at a mobile home park on Enon Road, near I-70.
History
I-70 appeared on the original AASHTO interstate route numbering map from August 14, 1957. It was envisioned as a modern upgrade of the old National Road (US40), the main east–west route through the heart of the state, built closely parallel to, but on a separate alignment from, the then overburdened and obsolete highway. The 21-mile (34km) section between Kirkersville and Gratiot (current exits 122– 142), was the first new construction opened to traffic (1959). At that time, the highway was accessed at both ends via temporary at-grade intersections with the old National Pike, with I-70 and US40 sharing the same carriageways.
Approximately 62% of Utahns are reported to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or LDS (Mormons), which greatly influences Utah culture and daily life. The world headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is located in Utah's state capital, Salt Lake City. Utah is the most religiously homogeneous state in the United States, the only state with a Mormon majority, and the only state with a majority population belonging to a single church.
Heavy snowfall over the weekend led to a dangerous situation for drivers on Interstate 70 on Sunday. Several avalanches sent snow crashing out onto the highway near Copper Mountain. Read the full story at https://cbsloc.al/2HdL7aF
published: 04 Mar 2019
I-70 West in Colorado: King of the Mountains 2.0
This video was originally #13-60, the 2013 Season Finale, See a new remixed 10th Anniversary version here (23-01). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daWc3NwAS2c
published: 23 Mar 2015
$700 million upgrade hopes to fix one I-70 mountain bottleneck
Long known as a place where car trips get unbearable, one of the biggest bottlenecks along the Interstate 70 route in and out of the mountains is getting a two-thirds of a billion-dollar upgrade to a pinch point both east and westbound.
published: 22 Oct 2022
Best Stops On I-70 (Part 1)
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published: 28 Apr 2022
Interstate 70 East
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Control City Freak, we finally get to the best road of them all! Interstate 70 passes through breathtaking mountains, many tunnels, Breezewood, and my home town. Find out what I would replace Limon with in this episode! Control City Freak is updated weekly and covers every two digit Interstate Highway in America. I'll be showing control city signs on each 1 and 2 digit (2di) Interstate Highway in the continental United States and will strive to make as complete a record as possible. I'll also be getting into the roadgeek weeds here and there, showing downtown skylines and state border crossings, and making corny jokes. I welcome all to join my geeky tour of every primary Interstate in the country!
All images of roads and signs come from Google Stre...
2K19 (EP 44) Interstate 70 Across the Rocky Mountains in Colorado
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published: 17 Apr 2020
How to Build a Road
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published: 11 Aug 2023
Traffic stalled westbound on I-70 near St. Charles after deadly crash
There are significant traffic backups Wednesday morning on Interstate 70 in St. Charles after a deadly crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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published: 17 Jul 2024
Interstate 70: (Almost) Cross-Country
After what (probably) felt like forever, Interstates has returned with its second season! We kick off Season 2 by jumping head-first into one of the most important east-west Interstates in the system, Interstate 70. Join us on a trip that spans 2,000 miles, stretches across 10 states, and destroyed Carl's right hand!
TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] Intro
[00:38] History of I-70
[01:06] Utah
[01:54] Colorado
[04:53] Kansas
[07:16] Missouri
[10:45] Illinois
[12:22] Indiana
[13:39] Ohio
[16:48] West Virginia
[17:04] Pennsylvania
[18:42] Maryland
[20:10] Outro
MUSIC USED:
Play a Minigame! - Mario Party (1999)
Mission Menu - Pilotwings 64
Redline Shuffle - Cruis'n USA (64)
Magnetic Orb Stage - Sonic & Knuckles
Yoshi's Tropical Island - Mario Party (1999)
2 Player VS. - Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
L...
Heavy snowfall over the weekend led to a dangerous situation for drivers on Interstate 70 on Sunday. Several avalanches sent snow crashing out onto the highway ...
Heavy snowfall over the weekend led to a dangerous situation for drivers on Interstate 70 on Sunday. Several avalanches sent snow crashing out onto the highway near Copper Mountain. Read the full story at https://cbsloc.al/2HdL7aF
Heavy snowfall over the weekend led to a dangerous situation for drivers on Interstate 70 on Sunday. Several avalanches sent snow crashing out onto the highway near Copper Mountain. Read the full story at https://cbsloc.al/2HdL7aF
This video was originally #13-60, the 2013 Season Finale, See a new remixed 10th Anniversary version here (23-01). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daWc3NwAS2c
This video was originally #13-60, the 2013 Season Finale, See a new remixed 10th Anniversary version here (23-01). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daWc3NwAS2c
This video was originally #13-60, the 2013 Season Finale, See a new remixed 10th Anniversary version here (23-01). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daWc3NwAS2c
Long known as a place where car trips get unbearable, one of the biggest bottlenecks along the Interstate 70 route in and out of the mountains is getting a two-...
Long known as a place where car trips get unbearable, one of the biggest bottlenecks along the Interstate 70 route in and out of the mountains is getting a two-thirds of a billion-dollar upgrade to a pinch point both east and westbound.
Long known as a place where car trips get unbearable, one of the biggest bottlenecks along the Interstate 70 route in and out of the mountains is getting a two-thirds of a billion-dollar upgrade to a pinch point both east and westbound.
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Control City Freak, we finally get to the best road of them all! Interstate 70 passes through breathtaking mountains, m...
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Control City Freak, we finally get to the best road of them all! Interstate 70 passes through breathtaking mountains, many tunnels, Breezewood, and my home town. Find out what I would replace Limon with in this episode! Control City Freak is updated weekly and covers every two digit Interstate Highway in America. I'll be showing control city signs on each 1 and 2 digit (2di) Interstate Highway in the continental United States and will strive to make as complete a record as possible. I'll also be getting into the roadgeek weeds here and there, showing downtown skylines and state border crossings, and making corny jokes. I welcome all to join my geeky tour of every primary Interstate in the country!
All images of roads and signs come from Google Street View unless otherwise specified.
The Interstate 70 Shield comes from Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_70#/media/File:I-70.svg
Maps used in this video come from Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/
Music: Acoustic Sunrise, from the Apple iMovie sounds library
Control City Freak Episodes mentioned in this video:
Interstate 29 North https://youtu.be/HoA2-DCWv8Q
Interstate 25 South https://youtu.be/RI7Ccjw4qDw
Interstate 49 Northern https://youtu.be/atjsD4ZNSno
Interstate 64 East https://youtu.be/wiGtU8QYrrU
Interstate 57 https://youtu.be/pOoiH039H-4
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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Instagram: @controlcityfreak
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To celebrate the one year anniversary of Control City Freak, we finally get to the best road of them all! Interstate 70 passes through breathtaking mountains, many tunnels, Breezewood, and my home town. Find out what I would replace Limon with in this episode! Control City Freak is updated weekly and covers every two digit Interstate Highway in America. I'll be showing control city signs on each 1 and 2 digit (2di) Interstate Highway in the continental United States and will strive to make as complete a record as possible. I'll also be getting into the roadgeek weeds here and there, showing downtown skylines and state border crossings, and making corny jokes. I welcome all to join my geeky tour of every primary Interstate in the country!
All images of roads and signs come from Google Street View unless otherwise specified.
The Interstate 70 Shield comes from Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_70#/media/File:I-70.svg
Maps used in this video come from Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/
Music: Acoustic Sunrise, from the Apple iMovie sounds library
Control City Freak Episodes mentioned in this video:
Interstate 29 North https://youtu.be/HoA2-DCWv8Q
Interstate 25 South https://youtu.be/RI7Ccjw4qDw
Interstate 49 Northern https://youtu.be/atjsD4ZNSno
Interstate 64 East https://youtu.be/wiGtU8QYrrU
Interstate 57 https://youtu.be/pOoiH039H-4
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Twitter: @contrlcityfrk
Instagram: @controlcityfreak
Website: controlcityfreak.com
Contact: [email protected]
Interstates, Interstate Highways, Control Cities, Signs, Roadsigns, highway nerdery, Interstate 70, I-70, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Denver, Limon, Topeka, Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Dayton, Columbus, Wheeling, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, Breezewood
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Editing by Alexander Williard
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References
[1] https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5279261.pdf
[2] https://www.codot.gov/programs/environmental/archaeology-and-history/assets/documents/vail-pass-historic-context.pdf#page25
[3] https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=R_U0AQAAMAAJ&pg=GBS.RA1-PA18&hl=en
[4] https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5279261.pdf#page25
[5] https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/11/deadly-myth-human-error-causes-most-car-crashes/620808/
[6] https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/programmanagement/estimates/documents/cost-per-mile-model-reports/rural/rural-03.pdf?sfvrsn=1b96c6ac_4
[7] https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/design/pddm/Cover.pdf#TOC
[8] https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70westvailauxiliarylanes/assets/23982_i70_wvp_aestheticguidance_final_110421-9.pdf
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[2] https://www.codot.gov/programs/environmental/archaeology-and-history/assets/documents/vail-pass-historic-context.pdf#page25
[3] https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=R_U0AQAAMAAJ&pg=GBS.RA1-PA18&hl=en
[4] https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5279261.pdf#page25
[5] https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/11/deadly-myth-human-error-causes-most-car-crashes/620808/
[6] https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/programmanagement/estimates/documents/cost-per-mile-model-reports/rural/rural-03.pdf?sfvrsn=1b96c6ac_4
[7] https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/design/pddm/Cover.pdf#TOC
[8] https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70westvailauxiliarylanes/assets/23982_i70_wvp_aestheticguidance_final_110421-9.pdf
There are significant traffic backups Wednesday morning on Interstate 70 in St. Charles after a deadly crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
S...
There are significant traffic backups Wednesday morning on Interstate 70 in St. Charles after a deadly crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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There are significant traffic backups Wednesday morning on Interstate 70 in St. Charles after a deadly crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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After what (probably) felt like forever, Interstates has returned with its second season! We kick off Season 2 by jumping head-first into one of the most import...
After what (probably) felt like forever, Interstates has returned with its second season! We kick off Season 2 by jumping head-first into one of the most important east-west Interstates in the system, Interstate 70. Join us on a trip that spans 2,000 miles, stretches across 10 states, and destroyed Carl's right hand!
TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] Intro
[00:38] History of I-70
[01:06] Utah
[01:54] Colorado
[04:53] Kansas
[07:16] Missouri
[10:45] Illinois
[12:22] Indiana
[13:39] Ohio
[16:48] West Virginia
[17:04] Pennsylvania
[18:42] Maryland
[20:10] Outro
MUSIC USED:
Play a Minigame! - Mario Party (1999)
Mission Menu - Pilotwings 64
Redline Shuffle - Cruis'n USA (64)
Magnetic Orb Stage - Sonic & Knuckles
Yoshi's Tropical Island - Mario Party (1999)
2 Player VS. - Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Lib Rab Woods - Namco Museum DS
Bluegrass Boogie - Cruis'n USA (Arcade)
Inn - Miitopia
Fire Field - F-Zero
Replay - Pilotwings 64
Rainbow Road - Mario Kart 64
Hidden Intro Results 2 - Mario Golf 64
Good Results - Mario Kart 8
After what (probably) felt like forever, Interstates has returned with its second season! We kick off Season 2 by jumping head-first into one of the most important east-west Interstates in the system, Interstate 70. Join us on a trip that spans 2,000 miles, stretches across 10 states, and destroyed Carl's right hand!
TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] Intro
[00:38] History of I-70
[01:06] Utah
[01:54] Colorado
[04:53] Kansas
[07:16] Missouri
[10:45] Illinois
[12:22] Indiana
[13:39] Ohio
[16:48] West Virginia
[17:04] Pennsylvania
[18:42] Maryland
[20:10] Outro
MUSIC USED:
Play a Minigame! - Mario Party (1999)
Mission Menu - Pilotwings 64
Redline Shuffle - Cruis'n USA (64)
Magnetic Orb Stage - Sonic & Knuckles
Yoshi's Tropical Island - Mario Party (1999)
2 Player VS. - Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Lib Rab Woods - Namco Museum DS
Bluegrass Boogie - Cruis'n USA (Arcade)
Inn - Miitopia
Fire Field - F-Zero
Replay - Pilotwings 64
Rainbow Road - Mario Kart 64
Hidden Intro Results 2 - Mario Golf 64
Good Results - Mario Kart 8
Heavy snowfall over the weekend led to a dangerous situation for drivers on Interstate 70 on Sunday. Several avalanches sent snow crashing out onto the highway near Copper Mountain. Read the full story at https://cbsloc.al/2HdL7aF
This video was originally #13-60, the 2013 Season Finale, See a new remixed 10th Anniversary version here (23-01). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daWc3NwAS2c
Long known as a place where car trips get unbearable, one of the biggest bottlenecks along the Interstate 70 route in and out of the mountains is getting a two-thirds of a billion-dollar upgrade to a pinch point both east and westbound.
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Control City Freak, we finally get to the best road of them all! Interstate 70 passes through breathtaking mountains, many tunnels, Breezewood, and my home town. Find out what I would replace Limon with in this episode! Control City Freak is updated weekly and covers every two digit Interstate Highway in America. I'll be showing control city signs on each 1 and 2 digit (2di) Interstate Highway in the continental United States and will strive to make as complete a record as possible. I'll also be getting into the roadgeek weeds here and there, showing downtown skylines and state border crossings, and making corny jokes. I welcome all to join my geeky tour of every primary Interstate in the country!
All images of roads and signs come from Google Street View unless otherwise specified.
The Interstate 70 Shield comes from Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_70#/media/File:I-70.svg
Maps used in this video come from Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/
Music: Acoustic Sunrise, from the Apple iMovie sounds library
Control City Freak Episodes mentioned in this video:
Interstate 29 North https://youtu.be/HoA2-DCWv8Q
Interstate 25 South https://youtu.be/RI7Ccjw4qDw
Interstate 49 Northern https://youtu.be/atjsD4ZNSno
Interstate 64 East https://youtu.be/wiGtU8QYrrU
Interstate 57 https://youtu.be/pOoiH039H-4
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Twitter: @contrlcityfrk
Instagram: @controlcityfreak
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Contact: [email protected]
Interstates, Interstate Highways, Control Cities, Signs, Roadsigns, highway nerdery, Interstate 70, I-70, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Denver, Limon, Topeka, Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Dayton, Columbus, Wheeling, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, Breezewood
Want to support me and help fund his road travels? Please contribute on my monthly Patreon and unlock exclusive features that can only be seen there and not on my YouTube channel! https://www.patreon.com/InterstateKyle
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Writing by Sam Denby and Tristan Purdy
Editing by Alexander Williard
Animation led by Josh Sherrington
Sound by Graham Haerther
Thumbnail by Simon Buckmaster
References
[1] https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5279261.pdf
[2] https://www.codot.gov/programs/environmental/archaeology-and-history/assets/documents/vail-pass-historic-context.pdf#page25
[3] https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=R_U0AQAAMAAJ&pg=GBS.RA1-PA18&hl=en
[4] https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5279261.pdf#page25
[5] https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/11/deadly-myth-human-error-causes-most-car-crashes/620808/
[6] https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/programmanagement/estimates/documents/cost-per-mile-model-reports/rural/rural-03.pdf?sfvrsn=1b96c6ac_4
[7] https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/design/pddm/Cover.pdf#TOC
[8] https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70westvailauxiliarylanes/assets/23982_i70_wvp_aestheticguidance_final_110421-9.pdf
There are significant traffic backups Wednesday morning on Interstate 70 in St. Charles after a deadly crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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After what (probably) felt like forever, Interstates has returned with its second season! We kick off Season 2 by jumping head-first into one of the most important east-west Interstates in the system, Interstate 70. Join us on a trip that spans 2,000 miles, stretches across 10 states, and destroyed Carl's right hand!
TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] Intro
[00:38] History of I-70
[01:06] Utah
[01:54] Colorado
[04:53] Kansas
[07:16] Missouri
[10:45] Illinois
[12:22] Indiana
[13:39] Ohio
[16:48] West Virginia
[17:04] Pennsylvania
[18:42] Maryland
[20:10] Outro
MUSIC USED:
Play a Minigame! - Mario Party (1999)
Mission Menu - Pilotwings 64
Redline Shuffle - Cruis'n USA (64)
Magnetic Orb Stage - Sonic & Knuckles
Yoshi's Tropical Island - Mario Party (1999)
2 Player VS. - Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Lib Rab Woods - Namco Museum DS
Bluegrass Boogie - Cruis'n USA (Arcade)
Inn - Miitopia
Fire Field - F-Zero
Replay - Pilotwings 64
Rainbow Road - Mario Kart 64
Hidden Intro Results 2 - Mario Golf 64
Good Results - Mario Kart 8
Interstate 70 (I-70) is a mainline route of the Interstate Highway System in the United States connecting Utah and Maryland. The Utah section runs east–west for 232.15 miles (373.61km) across the central part of the state. Richfield is the largest Utah city served by the freeway, which does not serve or connect any urban areas in the state. The freeway was built as part of a system of highways connecting Los Angeles and the northeastern United States. I-70 was the second attempt to connect southern California to the east coast of the United States via central Utah, the first being a failed attempt to construct a transcontinental railroad. Parts of that effort were re-used in the laying out of the route of I-70.
Unlike most Interstate Highways, much of I-70 in Utah was not constructed parallel to or on top of an existing U.S. Highway. Portions of I-70 were constructed in areas where previously there were no paved roads. Because it was built over an entirely new route, I-70 has many features that are unique in the Interstate Highway System. For example, the 110 miles (177km) between Green River and Salina makes up the longest distance anywhere in the Interstate Highway System with no motorist services. This same piece is noted as the longest highway in the United States built over a completely new route since the Alaska Highway, and the longest piece of Interstate Highway to open at a given time. The construction of the Utah portion of I-70 is listed as one of the engineering marvels of the Interstate Highway System.