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Interstate 95 (I-95) is a major Interstate Highway that runs along the East Coast of the United States. It is the main north-south route on the East Coast, running from Miami, Florida to Houlton, Maine, at the Canadian border. The highway passes through some of the most densely populated regions of the United States, including major cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Boston.

Route description

I-95 is the longest north-south interstate in the United States, spanning approximately 1,908 miles (3,071 km). The highway traverses through 15 states, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Florida

In Florida, I-95 begins at an interchange with U.S. Route 1 in Miami. It travels north through major cities such as Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Jacksonville before crossing into Georgia.

Georgia

I-95 continues through Georgia, passing through the city of Savannah and providing access to the Golden Isles of Georgia.

South Carolina

In South Carolina, I-95 runs through the eastern part of the state, passing near cities such as Florence and Walterboro.

North Carolina

I-95 traverses the eastern part of North Carolina, passing through cities like Fayetteville and Rocky Mount.

Virginia

In Virginia, I-95 runs through the state capital, Richmond, and continues north to the Washington metropolitan area.

Washington, D.C.

I-95 briefly passes through the District of Columbia, primarily via the Woodrow Wilson Bridge over the Potomac River.

Maryland

In Maryland, I-95 serves the city of Baltimore and continues northeast towards Delaware.

Delaware

I-95 runs through the northern part of Delaware, passing through the city of Wilmington.

Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, I-95 runs through the southeastern part of the state, serving the city of Philadelphia.

New Jersey

I-95 continues through New Jersey, passing near cities such as Trenton and Newark.

New York

In New York, I-95 runs through the New York City metropolitan area, including the Bronx and Westchester County.

Connecticut

I-95 traverses the southern part of Connecticut, passing through cities such as Stamford, Bridgeport, and New Haven.

Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, I-95 runs through the state capital, Providence.

Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, I-95 serves the Boston metropolitan area, running through the western suburbs of the city.

New Hampshire

I-95 briefly passes through the southeastern part of New Hampshire, near the city of Portsmouth.

Maine

In Maine, I-95 runs through the state capital, Augusta, and continues north to its terminus at the Canadian border in Houlton.

History

The construction of I-95 began in the 1950s as part of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. The highway was built in segments over several decades, with the final section completed in the 1980s. I-95 has undergone numerous expansions and improvements since its initial construction to accommodate increasing traffic volumes.

Major intersections

• Interstate 10 in Jacksonville, Florida
• Interstate 20 near Florence, South Carolina
• Interstate 40 near Benson, North Carolina
• Interstate 64 in Richmond, Virginia
• Interstate 70 in Baltimore, Maryland
• Interstate 76 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Interstate 80 in Teaneck, New Jersey
• Interstate 90 in Boston, Massachusetts

Related pages

• Interstate Highway System
• U.S. Route 1
• East Coast of the United States
• Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956

See also

• List of Interstate Highways
• List of U.S. Highways