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'''Business Loop 5''' is a [[business route]] of I-5 on the south side of Downtown [[Seattle, Washington|Seattle]], which was |
'''Business Loop 5''' is a [[business route]] of I-5 on the south side of Downtown [[Seattle, Washington|Seattle]], which was first signed in 2018, ahead of the temporary closure of the I-5 mainline for construction. The route stretches approximately 1.6 miles and begins at the interchange between [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]] and [[Interstate 90 in Washington|Interstate 90]], with northbound traffic faced by a decision after exiting I-5 to either take I-90 East or I-5 Business Loop North. During the 2018 construction, all traffic was forced onto I-5's respective collector-distributor roads, thus the business loop was designated to follow this path straddling either side of I-5 with interchanges at several major streets. The road then connects back with I-5's mainline just before entering downtown Seattle. |
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During the time period preceding the I-5 construction and closure, there was speculation that the state DoT had mistakenly ordered Business Loop 5 shields instead of Temporary 5 shields (which would be a standard red and blue I-5 shield with the word "TEMP") for use during construction. However, after the conclusion of the 2018 project, the downtown access road remained signed as I-5 Business Loop even after the mainline reopened, indicating that road has been signed as a business loop for a permanent solution, rather than simply labeling the road Temporary I-5 during construction. |
During the time period preceding the I-5 construction and closure, there was speculation that the state DoT had mistakenly ordered Business Loop 5 shields instead of Temporary 5 shields (which would be a standard red and blue I-5 shield with the word "TEMP") for use during construction. However, after the conclusion of the 2018 project, the downtown access road remained signed as I-5 Business Loop even after the mainline reopened, indicating that road has been signed as a business loop for a permanent solution, rather than simply labeling the road Temporary I-5 during construction. Despite this, as of 2020 it does not officially appear in the state DoT's route log. |
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Revision as of 21:14, 19 February 2020
 Interstate 5 | |
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| NHS | Entire route |
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| Country | United States |
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Business routes of Interstate 5 exist in both California and Washington. There are no business routes in Oregon as that state does not assign for any of its highways. However, Oregon Route 99 essentially acts as a business route for most of Oregon, along with Oregon Route 99W and Oregon Route 99E
California
National City loop
.svg){kind=small} Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | National City, California |
| Existed | 1960s–1990s |
Business Loop 5 was a business route of I-5 in San Ysidro, National City, and Chula Vista, California. Business Loop 5 followed the original routing of U.S. Route 101 along Beyer Boulevard, Broadway, Harbor Drive, and Pacific Highway. The route terminated at I-5 at both ends.
The designation was assigned in the 1960s and removed in the 1990s.
San Diego loop
Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | San Diego, California |
| Existed | 2000s |
Business Loop 5 was a business route of I-5 in San Diego, California. Business Loop 5 followed the original routing of U.S. Route 101 along Mission Bay Drive and terminated at I-5 at both ends. The designation was removed in late 2004 and early 2005.
Irvine spur
.svg){kind=small} Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Irvine, California |
Business Spur 5 is a business route of I-5, starting at Interstate 5 in Irvine and ending at Barranca Parkway in Irvine, traveling via Jamboree Road. The Spur intersects with California State Route 261 adjacent to the northern terminus of the Spur.[citation needed]
San Fernando Road
San Fernando Road was a Business Loop of I-5 in Glendale, Burbank, and the San Fernando Valley in the 1970s. Prior to the construction of I-5, San Fernando Road was an alignment of U.S. Routes 6 and 99.
Woodland loop
Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Woodland, California |
In Woodland it begins at Interstate 5 Exit 537, runs west on Main Street (County Route 22), and then north on Pedrick Street (State 16, County Route E7, County 98) to Exit 540.[1]
Weed
Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Weed, California |
See California State Route 265
Yreka
Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Yreka, California |
See: California State Route 263
Oregon
See Oregon Route 99
Washington
Vancouver
 Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Vancouver, Washington |
Business Loop 5 was a business route of I-5 in Vancouver, Washington.
Castle Rock
Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Castle Rock, Washington |
Business Loop 5 is a business route of I-5 in Castle Rock, Washington. It is partially concurrent with State Route 411.
Chehalis–Centralia
Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Chehalis–Centralia, Washington |
Business Loop 5 was a business route of I-5 from Chehalis to Centralia, Washington. The route was composed of two partial loops connected by a center leg. With signage replacements in the early 2000s, references to the route were not included on the I-5 guide signs for Exits 76, 79 or 82. By 2016, only the center leg was signed, however as stated it was no longer referenced on I-5's guide signs for Exit 79. The signage was removed completely in 2018 when the interchange with I-5 was reconstructed. In 2011, an editorial by local newspaper The Chronicle,[2] regarding declining business from travelers in Centralia and Chehalis, argued that the removal of I-5 Business signage from the freeway guide signs on I-5 had a detrimental affect on commerce.
Fife–Midway
Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Federal Way, Washington |
| Existed | 1962–1970 |
A section of former U.S. Route 99 from Fife to Midway (near Des Moines was signed as a business loop in 1962. It is now part of SR 99.
Seattle
Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Seattle, Washington |
Business Loop 5 is a business route of I-5 on the south side of Downtown Seattle, which was first signed in 2018, ahead of the temporary closure of the I-5 mainline for construction. The route stretches approximately 1.6 miles and begins at the interchange between Interstate 5 and Interstate 90, with northbound traffic faced by a decision after exiting I-5 to either take I-90 East or I-5 Business Loop North. During the 2018 construction, all traffic was forced onto I-5's respective collector-distributor roads, thus the business loop was designated to follow this path straddling either side of I-5 with interchanges at several major streets. The road then connects back with I-5's mainline just before entering downtown Seattle.
During the time period preceding the I-5 construction and closure, there was speculation that the state DoT had mistakenly ordered Business Loop 5 shields instead of Temporary 5 shields (which would be a standard red and blue I-5 shield with the word "TEMP") for use during construction. However, after the conclusion of the 2018 project, the downtown access road remained signed as I-5 Business Loop even after the mainline reopened, indicating that road has been signed as a business loop for a permanent solution, rather than simply labeling the road Temporary I-5 during construction. Despite this, as of 2020 it does not officially appear in the state DoT's route log.
Marysville
Interstate 5 Business | |
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| Location | Marysville, Washington |
| Existed | ???? |
References
- ^ "Interstate Business Route 5". www.interstate-guide.com. AARoads Interstate Guide. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- ^ http://www.chronline.com/blogs/behind-the-business-beat-whatever-happened-to-business-loop-i/article_cef41abe-48e8-11e0-a504-001cc4c03286.html
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