Ultimate Interstates:Corridor 11 - Revision history

Indyroads: /* Purpose and Need */

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Purpose and Need

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	==Purpose and Need==		==Purpose and Need==
	This corridor solves several transportation issues. First it provides a connection from Phoenix to Las Vegas, Connects Las Vegas to Reno, and connects Sacramento and Reno to Boise, Lewiston, Spokane, and the Idaho Panhandle. Additionally there is a high volume of truck and commercial traffic along several sections of this corridor necessitates the corridor.		This corridor solves several transportation issues. First it provides a connection from Phoenix to Las Vegas, Connects Las Vegas to Reno, and connects Sacramento and Reno to Boise, Lewiston, Spokane, and the Idaho Panhandle. Additionally there is a high volume of truck and commercial traffic along several sections of this corridor necessitates the corridor.

			In Arizona, The biggest need is to complete the connection from the Hoover Dam to Kingman Arizona to complete the gap in case the highway is not extended further south to connect to Phoenix. Extending it to the Phoenix metro would then also improve interstate travel from Phoenix/Tucson to Las Vegas and close the gap on a vital connection to I-15 and Salt Lake City. South of the Phoenix Metro it may be better served to route I-11 to Sonoyta, Sonora eventually leading to the port city of Puerto Peñasco which could be further developed into a deep-water port as well as providing a relief route for I-19.

			From Nevada northward, The corridor has already been approved and extended through Las Vegas replacing what was I-515 and then extending further northward to the Kyle Canyon Interchange. the current plan is for US-95 to continue to be upgraded in sections continuing the Interstate northward towards Either Carson City or Fallon where it could then connect to Reno or I-80 north of Fallon. The routing north of I-80 is much less certain. Some options including upgrading US-395 northward into California and Oregon while others favor an eastward route heading north from Winnemucca along US-95 with varying routes from there. Of these options, the better option is one that favors a connection to Boise, ID and the treasure valley with that being a possible terminus for the route, however the route could also continue up the panhandle toward Spokane/Coeur d'Alene instead, however this would require significant new right of way development through environmentally sensitive areas in western Idaho, and is much less likely to happen. Even if just the Winnemucca to Boise route was constructed, this would represent a significant milestone and close another major gap in the western interstate system.

	==Alternate Routings==		==Alternate Routings==

Indyroads: /* Current I-11 Status and Development */

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Current I-11 Status and Development

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	==Current I-11 Status and Development==		==Current I-11 Status and Development==
	Interstate 11 is currently open to traffic from the I-~~215/I-515 junction and travels southward along~~ the ~~US-93 corridor via~~ the Boulder City ~~Bypass~~ and ~~ends~~ at the ~~state line at~~ the ~~Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam~~.		Interstate 11 is currently open to traffic from the Arizona-Nevada State line near the Hoover Dam. The route passes through the cities of Boulder City, Henderson, and Las Vagas. The route reaches its current northern terminus at Nevada SR-157 junction at Kyle Canyon on the northwestern edge of the Las Vegas Metro area. The route is intended to extended further north and south from its current routing.

	===Las Vegas Metro===		===Las Vegas Metro===
	Several potential I-11 routings in Las Vegas were considered in the Las Vegas Metro. One possible option included using parts of CC-215 and I-215 around the west side of the metro area. Another option was to construct a new route south of I-215 to connect to I-15 then continue northward to US-95. Some believed that is because both Clark County and NDOT preferred a bypass routing rather than going directly through downtown Las Vegas due to very heavy congestion during peak periods.		Several potential I-11 routings in Las Vegas were considered in the Las Vegas Metro. One possible option included using parts of CC-215 and I-215 around the west side of the metro area. Another option was to construct a new route south of I-215 to connect to I-15 then continue northward to US-95. Some believed that is because both Clark County and NDOT preferred a bypass routing rather than going directly through downtown Las Vegas due to very heavy congestion during peak periods.
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	===Arizona===		===Arizona===
	In Arizona the route is also in development and has posted Future I-11 sings along US-93 located north of Wickenburg to the state line. South of Wickenburg there are many options for a potential routing of the ultimate I-11 corridor as you will see below.		In Arizona the route is also in development and has posted Future I-11 sings along US-93 located north of Wickenburg to the state line. South of Wickenburg there are many options for a potential routing of the ultimate I-11 corridor as you will see below. A bypass project in Kingman Arizona will construct a new system interchange at I-40 as part of this project. There are also bypass projects in the works near Wickenburg. Unfortunately, it will take a lengthy amount of time to upgrade the Arizona segments of US-93 to Interstate standards.

			===Canamex Corridor===
			Interstate 11 is now being planned as a new Canamex Corridor, linking freight traffic from Mexico to Canada, while serving important US destinations in the process. If constructed to its fullest extent, the I-11 would become a third Canamex corridor in the west (in addition to the extant I-5 and I-15 corridors). Planners would like this route to connect from the Nogales border crossing to connecting major metro areas such as Tucson, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Reno, and potentially Portland, Boise, Seattle or Spokane in the north. The route would link to British Columbia even possibly Calgary, depending on whether I-11 is routed along US-395 or US-95 north of I-80.

			As shown on the map above, Indyroads believes a route favoring the Idaho Panhandle and the Spokane/Coeur D'Alene Metro area would be the best option, since it would serve currently underserved parts of the US and Cananda, as well as route through the port city of Lewiston, ID. The route could ultimately connect to TCH-1 (the major east west frieght corridor between Vancouver and Calgary) in either Kamloops or Kelowna, BC.

	==Proposed Routings in Arizona==		==Proposed Routings in Arizona==

Indyroads: /* Las Vegas Metro */

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Las Vegas Metro

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	Interstate 11 is currently open to traffic from the I-215/I-515 junction and travels southward along the US-93 corridor via the Boulder City Bypass and ends at the state line at the Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam.		Interstate 11 is currently open to traffic from the I-215/I-515 junction and travels southward along the US-93 corridor via the Boulder City Bypass and ends at the state line at the Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam.
	===Las Vegas Metro===		===Las Vegas Metro===
	Several potential I-11 routings in Las Vegas were considered in the Las Vegas Metro. One possible option included using parts of CC-215 and I-215 around the west side of the metro area. Another option was to construct a new route south of I-215 to connect to I-15 then continue northward to US-95. Some believed that is because both Clark County and NDOT preferred a bypass routing ~~using the 215 bypass~~ rather than going directly through downtown Las Vegas due to very heavy congestion during peak periods. However, after opposition to these alternatives, the routing through downtown Las Vegas was chosen, replacing I-515 in its entirety. ~~the~~ route continues north along US-95 until it reaches ~~NV-~~157 due to the freeway already being at interstate standards. The NDOT plans on upgrading the corridor northward from there heading towards Tonopah bypassing small towns along the way. The I-515 designation was officially ~~retried~~ in May 2024 with ~~the~~ new I-11 shields ~~being~~ installed along the route. Ultimately the best route has been chosen since it provides the best route continuity northward through the region. Additionally, the I-215/CC-215 bypass ~~serves~~ as a viable option for drivers wanting to bypass busy downtown traffic during peak periods.		Several potential I-11 routings in Las Vegas were considered in the Las Vegas Metro. One possible option included using parts of CC-215 and I-215 around the west side of the metro area. Another option was to construct a new route south of I-215 to connect to I-15 then continue northward to US-95. Some believed that is because both Clark County and NDOT preferred a bypass routing rather than going directly through downtown Las Vegas due to very heavy congestion during peak periods.

			However, after opposition to these alternatives, the routing through downtown Las Vegas was chosen, replacing I-515 in its entirety. The route continues north along US-95 until it reaches Nevada State Route 157 due to the freeway already being constructed to interstate standards. The NDOT plans on upgrading the corridor northward from there heading towards Tonopah bypassing small towns along the way. The I-515 designation was officially retired in May 2024 with new I-11 shields having since been installed along the route.

			Ultimately, Indyroads believes that the best route has been chosen since it provides the best route continuity northward through the region. Additionally, the I-215/CC-215 bypass will still serve as a viable option for drivers wanting to bypass busy downtown traffic during peak periods.

	===Arizona===		===Arizona===

Indyroads: /* Las Vegas Metro */

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Las Vegas Metro

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	Interstate 11 is currently open to traffic from the I-215/I-515 junction and travels southward along the US-93 corridor via the Boulder City Bypass and ends at the state line at the Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam.		Interstate 11 is currently open to traffic from the I-215/I-515 junction and travels southward along the US-93 corridor via the Boulder City Bypass and ends at the state line at the Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam.
	===Las Vegas Metro===		===Las Vegas Metro===
	I-11 ~~routing~~ in Las Vegas ~~are~~ in ~~development to determine~~ the possible ~~routing for~~ I-~~11 through Las vegas~~. ~~Currently Clark County and NDOT have not changed the~~ route ~~designation~~ of I-~~515~~ to I-11. Some ~~believe~~ that is because both Clark County and NDOT ~~prefer~~ a bypass routing using the 215 bypass rather than ~~a routing~~ directly through downtown Las Vegas ~~which is~~ very ~~congested~~. ~~Another proposal shows a new route located south of~~ the ~~southern part of~~ the ~~215 loop as a possible option. this southern routing would turn~~ north ~~after crossing I~~-~~15 and connect~~ to the ~~CC-215 loop~~ on the ~~west side of Las Vegas. This is a viable alternative for routing around~~ the ~~congested city center~~. ~~However for best route continuity perhaps the best option would be to just designate~~ I-515 ~~and US-95 north of downtown as~~ I-11 as it is the ~~most direct~~ route ~~leaving~~ 215 as a ~~bypass~~ option for drivers wanting to bypass busy downtown traffic during peak periods.		Several potential I-11 routings in Las Vegas were considered in the Las Vegas Metro. One possible option included using parts of CC-215 and I-215 around the west side of the metro area. Another option was to construct a new route south of I-215 to connect to I-15 then continue northward to US-95. Some believed that is because both Clark County and NDOT preferred a bypass routing using the 215 bypass rather than going directly through downtown Las Vegas due to very heavy congestion during peak periods. However, after opposition to these alternatives, the routing through downtown Las Vegas was chosen, replacing I-515 in its entirety. the route continues north along US-95 until it reaches NV-157 due to the freeway already being at interstate standards. The NDOT plans on upgrading the corridor northward from there heading towards Tonopah bypassing small towns along the way. The I-515 designation was officially retried in May 2024 with the new I-11 shields being installed along the route. Ultimately the best route has been chosen since it provides the best route continuity northward through the region. Additionally, the I-215/CC-215 bypass serves as a viable option for drivers wanting to bypass busy downtown traffic during peak periods.

	===Arizona===		===Arizona===

Indyroads at 15:49, 2 May 2024

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	[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]		[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]
	[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]		[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]
			[[File:corridor11rtox.png\|thumb\|upright\|Reno/Fallon Map]]
	[[File:swidaho.png\|thumb\|upright\|Boise Metro Map]]		[[File:swidaho.png\|thumb\|upright\|Boise Metro Map]]

Indyroads at 17:21, 17 May 2023

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	[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]		[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]
	[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]		[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]
	[[File:~~boise~~.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|upright\|Boise Metro Map]]		[[File:swidaho.png\|thumb\|upright\|Boise Metro Map]]

	'''Ultimate Interstate 11''' is a proposed interstate corridor that originates from from Nogales, Arizona I-11 travels north into Nevada crossing the new Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam. Then continues north via Reno or Fallon NV potentially along one of two corridors. US-95 toward Boise and Spokane or US-395 from Reno through Burns to Pasco WA. This interstate would replace existing sections of US-93, US-95 and potentially I-515 and sections of I-19 and US-395.		'''Ultimate Interstate 11''' is a proposed interstate corridor that originates from from Nogales, Arizona I-11 travels north into Nevada crossing the new Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam. Then continues north via Reno or Fallon NV potentially along one of two corridors. US-95 toward Boise and Spokane or US-395 from Reno through Burns to Pasco WA. This interstate would replace existing sections of US-93, US-95 and potentially I-515 and sections of I-19 and US-395.

Indyroads at 16:58, 17 May 2023

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	[[File:corridor11.png\|thumb\|upright\|Corridor 11 Overview]]		[[File:corridor11.png\|thumb\|upright\|Corridor 11 Overview]]
	~~[[File:pacnw.png\|thumb\|upright\|Pacific Northwest Map]]~~
	~~[[File:calneva.png\|thumb\|upright\|California-Nevada Map]]~~
	~~[[File:4corners.png\|thumb\|upright\|4 Corners Map]]~~
	[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]		[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]
	[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]		[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]
			[[File:boise.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Boise Metro Map]]

	'''Ultimate Interstate 11''' is a proposed interstate corridor that originates from from Nogales, Arizona I-11 travels north into Nevada crossing the new Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam. Then continues north via Reno or Fallon NV potentially along one of two corridors. US-95 toward Boise and Spokane or US-395 from Reno through Burns to Pasco WA. This interstate would replace existing sections of US-93, US-95 and potentially I-515 and sections of I-19 and US-395.		'''Ultimate Interstate 11''' is a proposed interstate corridor that originates from from Nogales, Arizona I-11 travels north into Nevada crossing the new Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam. Then continues north via Reno or Fallon NV potentially along one of two corridors. US-95 toward Boise and Spokane or US-395 from Reno through Burns to Pasco WA. This interstate would replace existing sections of US-93, US-95 and potentially I-515 and sections of I-19 and US-395.

Indyroads: /* Reno/Pasco */

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Reno/Pasco

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	North of Las Vegas the route will generally follow US-95 northward throughout the state north to a split somewhere south of Fallon NV.		North of Las Vegas the route will generally follow US-95 northward throughout the state north to a split somewhere south of Fallon NV.
	===Reno/Pasco===		===Reno/Pasco===
	This route would head westward toward Minden and then would head north through Carson City and Reno then roughly follow the US-395 corridor through Oregon and then end at I-84 near the I-82 junction. It is possible that I-82 could then be redesignated as I-11.		This route would head westward toward Minden and then would head north through Carson City and Reno then roughly follow the US-395 corridor through Oregon and then end at I-84 near the I-82 junction. It is possible that I-82 could then be redesignated as I-11. This option is not shown on the overview map above since the route through the Boise Metro would be preferred instead.

	===Boise/Spokane===		===Boise/Spokane===
	This route would continue north through Fallon to I-80. From there it would be cosigned with I-80 from Fallon Junction to Winnemucca before continuing north along US-95 into Oregon. Eventually the route continues north toward Boise and Lewiston eventually ending in Spokane. This option is preferred by Indyroads as it would provide a more direct connection to Boise and the canadian border via the US-95 corridor.		This route would continue north through Fallon to I-80. From there it would be cosigned with I-80 from Fallon Junction to Winnemucca before continuing north along US-95 into Oregon. Eventually the route continues north toward Boise and Lewiston eventually ending in Spokane. This option is preferred by Indyroads as it would provide a more direct connection to Boise and the canadian border via the US-95 corridor.

Indyroads at 07:18, 13 May 2023

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			[[File:corridor11.png\|thumb\|upright\|Corridor 11 Overview]]
	[[File:pacnw.png\|thumb\|upright\|Pacific Northwest Map]]		[[File:pacnw.png\|thumb\|upright\|Pacific Northwest Map]]
	[[File:calneva.png\|thumb\|upright\|California-Nevada Map]]		[[File:calneva.png\|thumb\|upright\|California-Nevada Map]]

Indyroads: /* Boise/Spokane */

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Boise/Spokane

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	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:example 11g.~~png~~\|Proposed Routings Thru Nevada		File:example 11g.jpg\|Proposed Routings Thru Nevada
	File:example 11h.jpg\|I-11 Route Options in Northern Nevada		File:example 11h.jpg\|I-11 Route Options in Northern Nevada
			File:example 11i.jpg\|I-11 Route Options in Metro Las Vegas
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]		[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]
	[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]		[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]
			[[File:corridor11rtox.png\|thumb\|upright\|Reno/Fallon Map]]
	[[File:swidaho.png\|thumb\|upright\|Boise Metro Map]]		[[File:swidaho.png\|thumb\|upright\|Boise Metro Map]]

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	[[File:corridor11.png\|thumb\|upright\|Corridor 11 Overview]]		[[File:corridor11.png\|thumb\|upright\|Corridor 11 Overview]]
	~~[[File:pacnw.png\|thumb\|upright\|Pacific Northwest Map]]~~
	~~[[File:calneva.png\|thumb\|upright\|California-Nevada Map]]~~
	~~[[File:4corners.png\|thumb\|upright\|4 Corners Map]]~~
	[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]		[[File:phx.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Phoenix Metro Map]]
	[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]		[[File:lasvegas.png\|thumb\|upright\|Las Vegas Metro Map]]
			[[File:boise.jpg\|thumb\|upright\|Boise Metro Map]]

	'''Ultimate Interstate 11''' is a proposed interstate corridor that originates from from Nogales, Arizona I-11 travels north into Nevada crossing the new Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam. Then continues north via Reno or Fallon NV potentially along one of two corridors. US-95 toward Boise and Spokane or US-395 from Reno through Burns to Pasco WA. This interstate would replace existing sections of US-93, US-95 and potentially I-515 and sections of I-19 and US-395.		'''Ultimate Interstate 11''' is a proposed interstate corridor that originates from from Nogales, Arizona I-11 travels north into Nevada crossing the new Colorado River Bridge near Hoover Dam. Then continues north via Reno or Fallon NV potentially along one of two corridors. US-95 toward Boise and Spokane or US-395 from Reno through Burns to Pasco WA. This interstate would replace existing sections of US-93, US-95 and potentially I-515 and sections of I-19 and US-395.

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			[[File:corridor11.png\|thumb\|upright\|Corridor 11 Overview]]
	[[File:pacnw.png\|thumb\|upright\|Pacific Northwest Map]]		[[File:pacnw.png\|thumb\|upright\|Pacific Northwest Map]]
	[[File:calneva.png\|thumb\|upright\|California-Nevada Map]]		[[File:calneva.png\|thumb\|upright\|California-Nevada Map]]