User:Hsvbypass/sandbox/Huntsville's Bypass Network

In and around Huntsville, Alabama, a series of current and proposed routes make up a extensive bypass network that loop around the city. Once complete, the bypass network will make up 55 miles; but currently only about 12 miles have been constructed.

Segments

The bypass network is made up of three segments:

• Northern Bypass: Runs from I-565 north to AL-53. Construction underway to extend to the east to connect to US-231. Plans are on the books to extend further east and a bit south to connect to US-72, west of Gurley. Most of this segment is known as Research Park Blvd, but also takes the name of Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd, and Bob Wade Lane. It carries the route AL-255.

• Eastern Bypass: Runs from US-431 in the Hampton Cove area to Little Cove Road, will eventually connect to US-72 just west of Gurley.

• Southern Bypass: Planned to run from I-565, near Bob Wallace Avenue and the US Space and Rocket Center south to US-231 near the Tennessee River. Will then run east to bypass Hobbs Island Road and will connect to US-431 just outside of New Hope in Southeastern Madison County. This segment will carry a future highway connection to Atlanta.

Due to naming conventions used by the city of Huntsville, there is no such Western Bypass.

History

• 1965: Northern Bypass began construction from State Route 20, now Interstate 565, to University Drive (US-72)
• 1995: Northern Bypass is extended to Jordan Lane (AL-53)
• 2001: Southern Bypass through Redstone Arsenal blocked follow the 9/11 attacks
• 2005: Northern Bypass is extended from Jordan Lane (AL-53) to just pass Pulaski Pike