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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.

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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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