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.
Drive 8 miles through Springfield, Missouri along U.S. Route 60 and Missouri Highway 360. From the U.S. 65 interchange to Campbell Avenue and westward to Interstate 44, this short route reveals the city’s southern growth, retail hubs, and highway connections.
Experience the fast-paced drive along Interstate 635 eastbound through North Dallas. This 3.5-mile route showcases TEXpress lanes, major interchanges, and the energetic pulse of one of Texas’s busiest metro corridors.
Travel the Bruce Woodbury Beltway (CR-215) eastbound in Las Vegas, Nevada—from US-95 to I-15—on a 12-mile county-built expressway that showcases innovative infrastructure and the evolving landscape of southern Nevada.
Drive westbound on Interstate 215 from I-515 in Henderson to Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Nevada. This 11-mile stretch of the Bruce Woodbury Beltway showcases the rapid development of the Las Vegas Valley with suburban neighborhoods, commercial centers, and sweeping views of the Spring Mountains.
Take a short drive through Henderson to Las Vegas, Nevada, on Interstate 11 (formerly I-515). This 6-mile freeway segment reveals the blend of desert terrain, suburban growth, and highway modernization in southern Nevada. 🌵