On this date in in 1806, the first major improved highway in the United States was authorized. Here are some things you might not know about The National Road. The National Road began in 1751 …
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Freeways: Life in the Fast Lane
On this date in 1940, California opened its first freeway, the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Here are some things you may not have known about freeways. Around the world, controlled-access highways are known by many names, …
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