Interstate 37, Interstate Highway in Texas, United States
Interstate 37 is a highway that runs about 143 miles (230 kilometers) through southern Texas, connecting Corpus Christi with San Antonio. The road begins near the Gulf and travels north, passing through residential areas, commercial zones, and open landscapes with farms and fields.
Interstate 37 was officially established in 1959 and built during the 1960s to improve travel between Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Construction happened in several phases, with the Corpus Christi sections completed first, followed by the San Antonio area in the early 1970s.
Interstate 37 bears the names of World War II veterans who received medals for bravery. This naming honors local soldiers and their service to the nation.
Speed limits vary along the highway, reaching about 70 miles per hour (110 kilometers per hour) in open areas and slower near city centers. Expect heavy traffic during morning rush hours and near major interchanges like I-10 and I-35.
One section is named the Lucian Adams Freeway, after a soldier from Port Arthur who received numerous decorations. Another stretch carries the name of the first San Antonio native to earn the Medal of Honor in World War II.
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