Alabama State Route 177
Encyclopedia
State Route 177 is a 5.16 miles (8.3 km) long route in Jackson
in the southwestern part of the state. Bothis its southern and northern termini are at separate intersections with US-43 in Jackson.
to the west of the city, US-43 was moved to the new roadway, and State Route 177 was designated along the former U.S. Highway. State Route 177 also serves as the southern terminus of State Route 69, one of the longest state routes in Alabama
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Jackson, Alabama
Jackson is a city in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. The population was 5,228 at the 2010 census. It is one of three wet settlements in an otherwise-dry county.-Geography:Jackson is located at coordinates . According to the U.S...
in the southwestern part of the state. Bothis its southern and northern termini are at separate intersections with US-43 in Jackson.
Route description
Prior to 1970, US-43 passed through Jackson. With the completion of a by-passBypass (road)
A bypass is a road or highway that avoids or "bypasses" a built-up area, town, or village, to let through traffic flow without interference from local traffic, to reduce congestion in the built-up area, and to improve road safety....
to the west of the city, US-43 was moved to the new roadway, and State Route 177 was designated along the former U.S. Highway. State Route 177 also serves as the southern terminus of State Route 69, one of the longest state routes in Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
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