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{{Infobox|image=[[File:Highway-Map.png|256px|thumb|Highway map as of September 10, 2022|center]]|title=Highways in Greenfield}}There are a total of 7 highways—5 Interstate highways, 1 U.S. route, and 1 state route—that exist in the city of Greenfield. All highways within the city are maintained by Caltrans.
{{Infobox|image=[[File:Highway-Map.png|256px|thumb|Highway map as of September 10, 2022|center]]|title=Highways in Greenfield}}There are a total of 7 highways—5 Interstate highways, 1 U.S route, and 1 state route—that exist in the city of Greenfield. All highways within the city are maintained by Caltrans.


== Build history ==
== Build history ==
Info on all the eras of the highways
The history of Greenfield's Interstate system dates back 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 (SR 110). This section of the highway was designed to connect Greenfield's downtown core with the eastern 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 U.S 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.
 
However, as the years passed, the increased use of the highways also led to increased traffic congestion, making the city's traffic among the worst in the region. It also caused air and noise pollution in the city. The local government and residents have taken steps to address these issues, such as promoting public transportation and encouraging carpooling.
 
Overall, Greenfield's Interstate system has had a significant impact on the city, both positive and negative. It has improved transportation and economic growth, but also had an impact on the environment and quality of life for residents.


== List of highways ==
== List of highways ==
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[[SR-110]]
[[SR-110]]
==Primary Interstates==
{{routelist top|length_ref=<ref name=trucklist>{{Caltrans trucklist}}</ref><ref name="google" group=lower-alpha>Lengths rounded to the nearest mile or one-mile are estimated from various sources including [[Google Maps]].</ref>}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=5
|terminus_a=[[Mexico–United States border|Mexican border]] in [[San Ysidro, San Diego]]
|terminus_b=[[Interstate 5 in Oregon|I-5]] at the [[Oregon]] state line
|length_mi=796.432
|length_ref=
|established=1947
|decommissioned=
|notes= none
}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=5E
|terminus_a=[[#I005|I-5]] near [[Tracy, California|Tracy]]
|terminus_b=I-5 near [[Dunnigan, California|Dunnigan]]
|length_mi=
|length_ref=
|established=1957
|decommissioned=1970s
|notes=Former designation of [[#I0005|I-5]] when I-5W existed
}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=5W
|terminus_a=[[#I005|I-5]] near [[Tracy, California|Tracy]]
|terminus_b=I-5 near [[Dunnigan, California|Dunnigan]]
|length_mi=
|length_ref=
|established=1957
|decommissioned=1970s
|notes=Former designation of [[#I0580|I-580]] and [[#I0505|I-505]]
}} {{routelist row
|country=USA
|type=I
|route=7
|terminus_a=[[#I0005|I-5]] at [[Wheeler Ridge, California|Wheeler Ridge]]
|terminus_b=I-5 in [[Stockton, California|Stockton]]
|length_mi=302
|length_ref=
|established=proposed
|decommissioned=
|notes=Caltrans has proposed I-7 or I-9 for [[California State Route 99|SR&nbsp;99]] in central California
}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=8
|terminus_a=Nimitz Boulevard, Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in [[San Diego]]
|terminus_b=I-8 at the [[Arizona]] state line
|length_mi=171.98
|length_ref=
|established=1964
|decommissioned=
|notes= Westernmost segment between Nimitz Boulevard/Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and I-5 is not officially recognized as an Interstate by the [[Federal Highway Administration|FHWA]]
}} {{routelist row
|country=USA
|type=I
|route=9
|terminus_a=[[#I0005|I-5]] at [[Wheeler Ridge, California|Wheeler Ridge]]
|terminus_b=I-5 in [[Stockton, California|Stockton]]
|length_mi=302
|length_ref=
|established=proposed
|decommissioned=
|notes=Caltrans has proposed I-7 or I-9 for [[California State Route 99|SR&nbsp;99]] in central California
}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=10
|terminus_a=[[California State Route 1|SR&nbsp;1]] in [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]]
|terminus_b=[[Interstate 10 in Arizona|I-10]] at the [[Arizona]] state line
|length_mi=243.31
|length_ref=<ref name="overlaps" group=lower-alpha>This route is broken into pieces, and the length does not reflect the [[overlap (road)|overlap]]s that would be required to make the route continuous.</ref>
|established=1947
|decommissioned=
|notes=Route 10, as defined by the state, is broken into two segments at the [[East Los Angeles Interchange]]; traffic is directed via I-5 to connect the two; the portion between I-5 and US&nbsp;101 not signed
}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=15
|terminus_a=[[#I0008|I-8]] in [[San Diego]]
|terminus_b=[[Interstate 15 in Nevada|I-15]] at the [[Nevada]] state line
|length_mi=287.26
|length_ref=<ref name="partial-interstate" group=lower-alpha>Part of one of the contiguous routes that is partially signed as an Interstate Highway, while the remaining segment is signed as a state highway.</ref>
|established=1957
|decommissioned=
|notes= none
}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=15E
|length_mi=
|established=1973
|established_ref=
|decommissioned=1982
|decommissioned_ref=
|terminus_a=[[#I0015|I-15]] in [[Temecula, California|Temecula]]
|terminus_b=I-15 in [[Devore, California]]
|notes= Renumbered from [[#I0215|I-215]] in 1973 and back to I-215 in 1982
}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=15W
|length_mi=
|established=1972
|established_ref=
|decommissioned=1974
|decommissioned_ref=
|terminus_a=[[#I0015|I-15]] in [[Murrieta, California|Murrieta]]
|terminus_b=I-15 in [[Devore, California]]
|notes= Temporary Signage along current [[#I0015|I-15]]
}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=40
|terminus_a=[[#I0015|I-15]] in [[Barstow, California|Barstow]]
|terminus_b=[[Interstate 40 in Arizona|I-40]] at the [[Arizona]] state line
|length_mi=154.623
|length_ref=
|established=1947
|decommissioned=
|notes= none
}} {{routelist row
|state=CA
|type=I
|route=80
|terminus_a=[[U.S. Route 101 in California|US&nbsp;101]] in [[San Francisco]]
|terminus_b=[[Interstate 80 in Nevada|I-80]] at the [[Nevada]] state line
|length_mi=205.07
|length_ref=
|established=1947
|decommissioned=
|notes=Westernmost segment between US&nbsp;101 and the [[San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge|Bay Bridge]] is not officially recognized as an Interstate by the [[Federal Highway Administration|FHWA]]
}} {{routelist bottom|keys=former,future}}<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
File:I-5 near Shasta.jpg|alt=Photograph|I-5 southbound approaching [[Mount Shasta]]
File:I-8 Alpine.jpg|alt=Photograph|I-8 in [[Alpine, California|Alpine]]
File:Wind farm from Interstate 10.jpg|alt=Photograph|I-10 eastbound with the [[San Gorgonio Pass wind farm]] in the background
File:Interstate15 Ivanpah Valley.jpg|alt=Photograph|I-15 northbound descending into the [[Ivanpah Valley]] towards [[Primm, Nevada]] at the California-Nevada state line
File:Interstate 40 in Fenner Valley 1.jpg|alt=Photograph|I-40 eastbound near [[Fenner, California|Fenner]]
File:I80Donnersummit.JPG|alt=Photograph|I-80 eastbound in the Sierra Nevada from the Yuba Gap overpass towards the western approach to [[Donner Summit]]
</gallery>{{Clear}}
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Latest revision as of 09:04, 18 August 2023

Highways in Greenfield
Highway map as of September 10, 2022

There are a total of 7 highways—5 Interstate highways, 1 U.S route, and 1 state route—that exist in the city of Greenfield. All highways within the city are maintained by Caltrans.

Build history

The history of Greenfield's Interstate system dates back 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 (SR 110). This section of the highway was designed to connect Greenfield's downtown core with the eastern 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 U.S 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.

However, as the years passed, the increased use of the highways also led to increased traffic congestion, making the city's traffic among the worst in the region. It also caused air and noise pollution in the city. The local government and residents have taken steps to address these issues, such as promoting public transportation and encouraging carpooling.

Overall, Greenfield's Interstate system has had a significant impact on the city, both positive and negative. It has improved transportation and economic growth, but also had an impact on the environment and quality of life for residents.

List of highways

I-5

I-10

I-15

I-105

I-205

US-101

SR-110

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