Interstate 97, Interstate highway in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, US.
Description
Interstate 97 is a limited-access highway in Anne Arundel County, Maryland that runs between U.S. Route 50 near Annapolis and Interstate 695 near Baltimore. The road includes several interchanges connecting to Maryland Routes 3, 32, and 100, serving communities between the two cities.
History
Federal approval for this highway connection between Baltimore and Annapolis came in 1979, with the first segment opening to traffic in 1987. The road was built to improve transportation links between these two major centers in the state.
Culture
The Maryland General Assembly dedicated the highway to John A. Cade, a Maryland senator who represented Severna Park and secured funding for its development.
Practical
Travel is most efficient during off-peak hours, as congestion occurs near Annapolis and Baltimore during rush periods. Pay attention to the exit signs to navigate correctly toward your intended destination.
Did you know?
Interstate 97 holds the distinction as the second shortest primary Interstate Highway in the United States and remains the only intracounty two-digit Interstate.
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