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[[Interstate 64]] is the only U.S. interstate highway in [[Albemarle County]]. A sliver of it passes through the [[City of Charlottesville]] | |||
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==History== | |||
Planning for the road dates back to the late 1950's. A southern alignment and a northern alignment were both under consideration by the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads. | |||
In June 1959, the State Highway Commission opted for the southern route. Consultants had recommended the northern route. <ref>{{cite-progress-lindsay|title=U.S. Bureau Will Study Highway 64|author=|pageno=|printdate=January 5, 1960|publishdate=January 5, 1960|accessdate=February 22, 2016}}</ref> | |||
The course is approximately east-west. From the west, it enters the county at [[Afton]], continues eastward near [[Charlottesville]], and enters [[Fluvanna County]] to the east, past [[Keswick]]. Throughout the county, it closely follows the path of [[U.S. Route 250]]. | The course is approximately east-west. From the west, it enters the county at [[Afton]], continues eastward near [[Charlottesville]], and enters [[Fluvanna County]] to the east, past [[Keswick]]. Throughout the county, it closely follows the path of [[U.S. Route 250]]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:18, 22 February 2016
Interstate 64 is the only U.S. interstate highway in Albemarle County. A sliver of it passes through the City of Charlottesville
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History
Planning for the road dates back to the late 1950's. A southern alignment and a northern alignment were both under consideration by the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads.
In June 1959, the State Highway Commission opted for the southern route. Consultants had recommended the northern route. [1]
The course is approximately east-west. From the west, it enters the county at Afton, continues eastward near Charlottesville, and enters Fluvanna County to the east, past Keswick. Throughout the county, it closely follows the path of U.S. Route 250.
Local exits
There are seven exits in Albemarle County.
| Exit number | Signed as | |
|---|---|---|
| Old | New | |
| 20 | 107 | US Route 250 to Crozet, Yancey Mills |
| 21 | 114 | County 637 to Ivy |
| 22 | 118 | US Route 29 118A to Lynchburg (south) and 118B Culpeper (north) |
| 23 | 120 | County 631, 5th Street to Charlottesville |
| 24 | 121 | Virginia State Route 20 121A to Scottsville (south) and 121B to Charlottesville (north) |
| 25 | 124 | US Route 250 to Shadwell (east), Charlottesville (west) |
| 26 | 129 | County 616 to Keswick, Boyd Tavern |
References
- ↑ Print: U.S. Bureau Will Study Highway 64, , Daily Progress, Lindsay family January 5, 1960, Page .