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Adkins described walking toward the northeast end of the industrial park at this point, in the hopes that her husband could drive down the interstate and come pick her up.
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Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Down near the interstate in Mars Hill, a warehouse owner let Swezey and Heegaard set up operations and sleep inside.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
Madison Avenue, formerly U.S. 31, has lacked the traffic to justify its size since the interstates pulled cars away from state roads decades ago, Department of Public Works Director Brandon Herget said Monday.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Sep. 2024
Tuesday morning, the state’s road closure report included 579 – three on interstates, 38 federal highways, 58 state roads, and 480 secondary roads.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Oct. 2024
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Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Down near the interstate in Mars Hill, a warehouse owner let Swezey and Heegaard set up operations and sleep inside.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
Madison Avenue, formerly U.S. 31, has lacked the traffic to justify its size since the interstates pulled cars away from state roads decades ago, Department of Public Works Director Brandon Herget said Monday.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Sep. 2024
Tuesday morning, the state’s road closure report included 579 – three on interstates, 38 federal highways, 58 state roads, and 480 secondary roads.
—Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Oct. 2024
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The first winery to open along the highway in 1983, Grape Creek Vineyards, has a new branch called Heath Sparkling Wines and a members-only restaurant.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Beard was selected as the bridge's namesake in a poll conducted by Kentucky highway officials, the first time a bridge anywhere had been named in that way, Enquirer coverage said.Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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Plan ahead this post-Halloween weekend and check out all the freeway closures and detours along U.S. 60, Interstate 17, Loop 202 and Interstate 10.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Their pickup truck hit a tow truck in the outer lane of the freeway at high speed, which caused westbound lanes to shut down for several hours, as per the Arizona Department of Transportation.Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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India's plans include completing construction on the Golden Quadrilateral, a multibillion-dollar superhighway linking New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai.Evan A. Feigenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2010
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Solana is actively scaling its mainnet infrastructure, creating a superhighway for future growth without fragmenting liquidity across L2s.Amor Sexton, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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During my test-drive period, the Y managed 3.4 miles per kWh on short start-stop urban trips, but nearly 4.1 miles per kWh in general including more continuous driving and some motorway speeds.James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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The system will now support speeds of up to 95km/h (59mph) on German motorways, a sign that the automaker is feeling bullish about its boundary-pushing technology.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 23 Sep. 2024
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The story goes that McQueen had been driving his Porsche 911S on the German autobahn, running at around 130 miles an hour, when a 300 SEL 6.3 blew past with ease.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Big, imperious four-doors that can effortlessly roll along the autobahn at triple-digit speeds in silence and comfort, ones that announce their owner as a person of not just means, but purpose.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
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Regular drivers will not be able to access roads pass Lucas Oil Stadium on West South Street between South West Street and South Delaware Street, starting at 11 p.m. except for Swiftie pickup and rideshare drivers waiting to pick up concertgoers.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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The road is paved, so the only challenge is the twists and turns (and steep drop-offs) along the way.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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The National Park Service has closed the entire parkway, all the way from Milepost 217 to Milepost 469.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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The city plants an average of 400 street trees a year in its parkways, according to the website.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Chicago has less than 15 miles, excluding bus-on-shoulder lanes on expressways.Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
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After all, the expressway connects two of Cincinnati’s major highways.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Interstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interstate. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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