I-105

Interstate 105

Highway map as of September 10, 2022

Interstate 105 (I-105) is a north-south spur highway of Interstate 5 that runs from Longport Keys West into Downtown Greenfield and northward. It intersects I-5 in Downtown, and I-15 in Ashfield East.

Route description

Interstate 105 starts in Longport Keys West, then crosses the Sonora River and passes over Lincolnport. Then I-105 has an interchange with I-5, which provides access to Dawson and Baronsbar. Now bypassing Hunterspoint and entering Downtown, I-105 meets the western terminus of SR-110, which provides a link to Rio Pueblo. I-105 then crosses a bay to enter Ashfield East, where I-15 interchanges with the Interstate, providing access to Ashfield West and Clinton, and then I-105 bypasses Glenview. Soon I-105 will extend to I-205, where it will have its northern terminus.

History

The history of the Greenfields interstate system dates to the 1950s, when the federal government began to invest in the construction of a network of highways across the United States. The goal of this program was to improve transportation and promote economic growth by connecting cities and states across the country. In Greenfield, the construction of the interstate system began in the late 1950s, with the construction of the first section of what would eventually become State Route 110 or SR-110. This section of the highway was designed to connect the city of Greenfields downtown core with the east suburbs. Over the next several decades, Greenfield's interstate system continued to expand, with the construction of several additional highways, including I-5, I-205, I-105, I-15, I-10, and US-101. These highways helped to connect Greenfield to other major cities and states in the region, such as San Francisco, Las Vegas, and its sister city Los Angeles. The construction of the interstate system was not without its challenges, however. The building of the highways often required the acquisition of private land and the displacement of residents, which led to significant controversy and protests. Additionally, the construction of the highways led to the destruction of many historic neighborhoods and communities, which had a lasting impact on the city of Greenfield. Despite these challenges, Greenfield's interstate system was a major success for the city, providing residents and businesses with improved economic growth. The highways also helped to promote tourism and made it easier for people to travel to and from Greenfield.

I-105's purpose was to connect the cities of Ashfield and Greenfield together. After the interstate was built and the downtown area expanded, I-105 was repurposed as a downtown thruway.