When the Eisenhower Interstate Highway was built, it was specified that one mile in every five must be absolutely straight. Why?

kerry8888

this is supposedly so that the highway can be used as an airstrip in waertime. however many web sites dubunk this myth.... Apr 04 03, 12:27 AM

billfay

I heard so it could be used as an emergency landing strip for an aircraft.... Apr 04 03, 2:46 AM

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