Interstate 89, Interstate highway in New Hampshire and Vermont, United States
Interstate 89 runs for 191 miles through northern New England, connecting Concord, Lebanon, Montpelier, and Burlington before reaching the Canadian border. The road maintains two lanes in each direction and provides direct access to ski resorts, state parks, and outdoor recreation areas across both states.
Construction began in New Hampshire in 1967 and continued with sections through Vermont in the years that followed. This phased completion improved connections between the two states and toward the Canadian border.
The highway connects important educational centers like Dartmouth College in Hanover and the University of Vermont in Burlington. It shapes daily life for students, commuters, and visitors traveling between these two states.
The road is passable year-round, though winter conditions are common in both states and regular clearing is maintained. Travelers should watch for wildlife crossing in forested sections, especially during early morning and dusk hours.
This highway is the only interstate in the United States that links the capital cities of two states without crossing any other major interstate. This makes it an unusually direct route between Concord and Montpelier.
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