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2 unusual facts about U.S. Route 117


U.S. Route 117

In 1949, the US 117A was rerouted and replaced NC 102A on George Street, between Chestnut and Ash Streets.

However, because of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act specifying that trucks over 48 feet (15 m) in length can utilize only Interstate and specific routes approved by the state; larger trucks were not legally allowed to use the new route.



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