Project: Interstate 68
Summary
Interstate 68 is part of the Appalachian Development Highway System, a network of roads intended to foster economic development throughout the Appalachian region. The route followed by I-68 was first designated as Corridor E by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
New Highway/Freeway
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
52,575
Length (mi)
76.00
Economic Distress
1.20
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
156
Population Growth Rate (%)
-0.4%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
1.8%
Market Size
32,894
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
83.2003
Topography
16
Geography
Region
New England/Mid-Atlantic
State
MD
County
Allegany, MD, Garrett, MD, Washington, MD, Monongalia, WV, Preston, WV
City
None
Urban/Class Level
Mixed
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
None
Timing
Initial Study Date
N/A
Post Construction Study Date
2005
Construction Start Date
1966
Construction End Date
1991
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
N/A
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$1,209,172,539
Actual Cost (2022$)
$2,874,740,900
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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