Interstate 135 - History

History

Interstate 35W
Location: Kansas
Existed: 1971–September 13, 1976

Construction on the Canal Route portion of I-135 was begun in 1971. This portion of the route took eight years to complete with a cost of $32 million. Until September 13, 1976, I-135 was signed as I-35W. The Interstate's full length was completed in December 1979.

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