I-68 ( Interstate 68 ) is an interstate highway in the United States of America with a length of 113.15 miles (182.1 km). It passes through the territory of two states. From 1965 to 1991 it was designated as US 48 .
| Highway | |
Interstate 68  | |
|---|---|
| basic information | |
| A country |  USA |
| Region | , , , and |
| Owner | and |
| Controlled | Interstate highway system |
| Length | 182.1 |
| Start |  I-79 , Morgantown , West Virginia |
| the end |    I-70 / US 40 / US 522 , Hancock , Maryland |
| opening date | August 2, 1991 |
| State | miles | Km |
|---|---|---|
| Wv | 32.06 | 51.6 |
| MD | 81.09 | 130.5 |
| Total | 113.15 | 182.1 |
Content
Highway Route
West Virginia
The western end of the highway is located at exit 148 Interstate 79 . Slightly east of I-68 crosses US 119 , then, turning northeast, with WV 43 . After that, the highway passes by the Cheat Lake Reservoir. Once in Preston County, I-68 passes near the Coopers Rock State Forest . At Bruston Mills, I-68 crosses the WV 26 connecting US 50 with Pennsylvania .
Maryland
In Garrett County, I-68 passes mostly through non-urban areas. In Kaisers Ridge, the trunk is connected to US 40 and US 219 . Five kilometers east of Grantsville, US 219 moves north from I-68 to the north, to Pennsylvania, while Interstate 68 and US 40 continue heading east to Allegheny County . Here, the highway runs through the highlands of Allegan . Cumberland has the busiest stretch of I-68. Upon leaving the city, the highway passes near Rocky Gap State Park . Crossing several ridges, it enters the territory of the Green Ridge State Forest . 6 km after crossing the Sidling Hill Ridge, Interstate 68 ends at the intersection with I-70 .
Major Interchanges
- US 119 , Morgantown
- WV 43 , Cheat Lake
- US 40 / US 219 , Kaisers Ridge
Links
- Route Log and Finder List - Interstate System: Table 1 . FHWA. Date of treatment July 27, 2014. Archived July 27, 2014.