As a result of the completed highway, Interstate 40 has moved onto the southern half of the loop; completely bypassing the treacherous 'Death Valley' that has plagued motorists for over 40 years.  Interstate 73 is planned (and currently signed on) to use the loop as it will join the highway at Bryan Boulevard.  I-73 will exit the loop at US 220.
 

Exit 212 - Future I-840 & I-40 Business

From Winston-Salem, Interstate 40 East joins the Urban Loop just beyond the Gallimore Dairy Road Interchange (Exit 211).  To build this complex interchange - a partial cloverleaf with a number of flyovers - I-40's exit with Chimney Rock Road was removed.  Along I-40 West, Exit 212 is split into Exit 212A - for the continuation of the Loop and I-73/840 North - and Exit 212B - Business I-40 East and US 421 South. Photo at right: I-40 West leaves the Outer Loop while Exit 212A (right two lanes) continues the Loop forwards towards Piedmont Triad International Airport. (William Lawson; February 23, 2008)

 

Left Image: Overheads signs for Exit 212A&B on I-40 West.  The Exit 212A sign is temporary as when the Outer Loop expands, the overhead will include I-73 and I-840 North shields. (William Lawson; February 23, 2008) Right Image: Overheads at the physical Exit 212 interchange.  Traffic that wishes to leave the Outer Loop and remain on I-40 West should be in the two leftmost lanes.  (William Lawson; February 23, 2008)

Exit 214 - Wendover Ave.

I-40's interchange with Wendover Ave. is a partial cloverleaf connecting the freeway to one of Greensboro's busiest thoroughfares.  To make way for this interchange, the intersection of Wendover and Guilford College Road was improved to a grade-separated interchange.

 

Left Image: The Greensboro Outer Loop crosses over Wendover Ave.  (William Lawson; October 6, 2007) Right Image:  On I-40 West/I-73 North a Variable Message Sign accompanies a 1-1/2 mile advance exit sign for Wendover Ave. (William Lawson; February

Left Image: Looking westwards on I-40 from the High Point Road overpass.  To the left is a temporary cement pit for construction.  (William Lawson; September 22, 2007) Right Image: From the High Point Road overpass, I-40 East curves towards I-85 and 'The Maze'.  (William Lawson; September 22, 2007)

	Left Image: Looking Eastbound on I-40 just west of the maze.  In the distance, the offramp to I-85 South and the on-ramp from I-85 North and Business I-85 South can be seen.  (William Lawson; October 6, 2007) Right Image: I-40 West continues after 'The Maze'.  The overpass carries Wiley-Lewis Road over the Urban Loop.  (William Lawson; October 6, 2007)
	Left Image: A rather simple overhead for 'The Maze' on I-40 East/I-73 South.  If NCDOT wishes to list all the options at Exit 218 and 219.  It would be one very complicated guide sign. (William Lawson; February 23, 2008) Right Image: Overheads at Exit 218 - I-85 South/US 29 South/US 70 West.  The overhead does not mention the slip ramp for Grandover Parkway, which is accessed via Exit 218.  Exit 219 is Business I-85 North.  I-73 mysteriously disappears from the overheads even though it still exists on the freeway at this point.  (William Lawson; February 23, 2008)

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