🛑 Bypass

Watch how bypass routes divert around towns, cities, or major interchanges—designed to streamline traffic or reroute throughways.

 

The 🛑 Bypass tag applies to highway segments that intentionally route traffic around towns, city centers, or congested areas. These alignments are designed to streamline through-traffic, reduce urban congestion, and improve travel times—often resulting in newer, wider, and faster-moving roads located on the outskirts of developed areas.

While efficient, bypass routes may skip scenic or historic locations that were part of the original highway alignment. As a result, travelers looking for charm or cultural context might miss out unless they choose to explore the older path through town.

Routes Tagged: 🛑 Bypass

Interstate 40: Westbound in Memphis – Tennessee

Interstate 40: Westbound in Memphis – Tennessee

Drive 15 miles westbound through Memphis, Tennessee along Interstate 40, exploring key interchanges, North Memphis neighborhoods, and riverfront views before crossing the Mississippi on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge.

Interstate 275: Cincinnati Bypass – West Loop

Interstate 275: Cincinnati Bypass – West Loop

Take a scenic ride around the Cincinnati Bypass on Interstate 275’s west loop, traveling 43 miles through Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Explore river crossings, suburban hubs, and quiet countryside along this cross-state highway route.

Interstate 495: Merrifield to Bethesda

Interstate 495: Merrifield to Bethesda

Drive 10 miles along Interstate 495 from Merrifield, VA, to Bethesda, MD, crossing Tysons, the Dulles Access Road, and the scenic Potomac River. Explore the vibrant western Capital Beltway.

Tennessee Route 155: Southbound in Nashville

Tennessee Route 155: Southbound in Nashville

Take a scenic ride through Nashville, Tennessee, along Briley Parkway (TN-155) southbound from I-65 to I-40. Experience iconic landmarks like the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills while exploring the city’s vibrant mix of culture, commerce, and green spaces.

U.S. Route 70: Eastbound in Hot Springs – Arkansas

U.S. Route 70: Eastbound in Hot Springs – Arkansas

Take a smooth 12-mile ride along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway in Hot Springs, Arkansas, as we follow U.S. Route 70 eastbound through the heart of this historic town’s modern bypass. Discover its junctions, landmarks, and purpose-built design.

U.S. Route 70: Westbound in Hot Springs – Arkansas

U.S. Route 70: Westbound in Hot Springs – Arkansas

Explore the southern edge of Hot Springs, Arkansas, as we follow U.S. Route 70 westbound for 12 miles along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway. This efficient bypass connects key parts of the city and showcases the transition from urban bustle to wooded tranquility.

Interstate 264: Eastbound in Louisville – Kentucky

Interstate 264: Eastbound in Louisville – Kentucky

Drive 10.5 miles on Interstate 264 eastbound—the Henry Watterson Expressway—as we skirt the southern edge of Louisville, Kentucky from I-65 to I-71. Explore this fast-paced urban bypass through neighborhoods, commercial hubs, and historic corridors.