Interstate 25 in Colorado

In the US state of Colorado, Interstate 25 (I-25) follows the northsouth corridor through Colorado Springs and Denver. The highway enters the state from the north near Carr and exits the state near Starkville. The highway also runs through the cities of Fort Collins, Broomfield, Loveland, and Pueblo. The route is concurrent with U.S. Route 87 (US 87), which is unsigned, through the entire length of the state. I-25 replaced US 87 and most of US 85 for through traffic.

Interstate 25

I-25 and US 87 highlighted in red
Route information
Length298.87 mi (480.98 km)
Existed1958–present
Major junctions
South end I-25 / US 85 / US 87 near Trinidad
Major intersections
North end I-25 / US 87 near Wellington
Location
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
CountiesLas Animas, Huerfano, Pueblo, El Paso, Douglas, Arapahoe, Denver, Adams, Broomfield, Weld, Larimer
Highway system
  • Colorado State Highway System
US 24I-25 SH 26
SH 86US 87 SH 88

Historical nicknames for this route have included the Valley Highway (through Denver), Monument Valley Highway (through Colorado Springs), and the Pueblo Freeway (through Pueblo). Within El Paso County, the route has been dedicated as the Ronald Reagan Highway. In Pueblo County, the route is called John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.

I-25 is also considered to be part of the unofficial Pan-American Highway.

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