History
- 1963: The state announced plans for the Owen Drive Freeway to link the Fort Bragg/Pope Air Force Base with the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center area.
- May 9, 1974: Construction of the 8.2-mile (13.2 km) freeway began.
- September 15, 1978: The All American Freeway was officially completed.
- 1993: Construction of the Cliffdale Rd. exits begin. The exits opened in 2003.
The road was built in conjunction with the Cross Creek Mall shopping center.
A future exit with Interstate 295 will be located between Santa Fe Drive and Gruber Road.
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