Interstate 140 is an interstate that is a spur route for I-40 in Wilmington. The route serves as a huge chunk of a northern bypass of US 17 for the city, and is a major connector between I-40 and US 17.
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I-140 Shield |
The Route Path:
I-140 starts at an interchange with US 17 southwest of the Town of Leland, and just north of NC-87. The interstate heads north, shortly before passing through a gap in Goodman Road. Eventually, I-140 reaches an exit for US 74/76, which head east into Leland.
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I-140 beginning at US 17 Northbound.
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![I-140 first distance sign. The first distance sign on I-140 in NC.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEYz3CWLAjtmAJqx2NbseoTn-GbVLvwmzvtNR_Hs2nTtedj7Eyl3eEG58wXxut4JPi3S5jgL4_FJj4cWQ2pm0LtfRoN82AOkTfgaG-YGHcIGYOalvmrZKZHiXE8YUSL8943qBgwjfUR4NMr8bt1vIPqFbNxwqeI720SkuXCLhl75ALub0dZKrg-jx577l/w320-h240/IMG_3216.jpeg) |
The first eastbound distance sign on the interstate. |
![I-140 at its exit with US 74 and US 76.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXlOBQfOEeuFWlwSZXuY1hGj2i7Z7bOtiUrDgDxlhwD2j58GEbH3-ToTzWOmXGIXjkx4wtHBA71qG-rcuRt-5LwOUtKL4YhdLgEee11sQrs4lCLRn0GhhMTA8oWuuVM-hXN3oue8M1BQr3BImq6HX8MfnR1jH26DxhO8XTKhZ4XSl0nfo1qYxtQaihs5e/w320-h240/IMG_3235.jpeg) |
I-140 at the exit for US 74/76 near Leland. |
Shortly after the exit, the interstate begins to curve east, having an exit for Mt. Misery Road at the end of the curve. I-140 continues east from the Leland area, passing through some wooded areas before having an exit for Cedar Hill Road.
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At the exit for Mt. Misery Road. |
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The eastbound reassurance shield after the Mt. Misery Road Exit. |
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At the exit for Cedar Hill Road. |
Right after the exit, the interstate reaches a bridge, going over the Cape Fear River as it enters New Hanover County. I-140 continues over the bridge for a while, curving northeast as it reaches US 421. After having an exit for US 421, the interstate heads back on another bridge, crossing the Northeast Cape Fear River.
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I-140 entering New Hanover County as it begins to cross the Cape Fear River. |
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At the US 421 Exit, in between bridges.
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Crossing the Northeast Cape Fear River. |
After getting off the bridge, I-140 curves east again, before having an exit for NC-133 shortly after. The interstate curves southeast after the exit, passing over Blue Clay Road and curving northeast again. Shortly after, I-140 passes under US 117, before the interstate reaches its east end at an interchange with I-40 north of the CDP of Northchase.
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Going back onto land after the bridges. |
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I-140 at the NC-133 Exit. |
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The east end of I-140, at the I-40 interchange. NC-140 continues the bypass east to US 17. |
The freeway continues east from the interchange signed as NC-140, eventually meeting back with US 17 north of Kirkland.
My Experiences:
I have only been on I-140 once. That one time was a big part in why I decided to expand Hunty Roads into North Carolina, and I've also clinched the interstate.
Exit List:
Exit Number |
Route |
Exit 1 |
US 17 North (Ocean Hwy.) |
Exit 5 |
US 74/76 (Andrew Jackson Hwy.) |
Exit 8 |
Mt. Misery Road |
Exit 10 |
Cedar Hill Road |
Exit 14 |
US 421 |
Exit 17 |
NC-133 (Castle Hayne Rd.) |
Exit 20 |
I-40 (Raleigh, Wilmington) |
END I-140 |
BEGIN NC-140 (New Bern) |