🛑 Bypass

Watch how bypass routes divert around towns, cities, or major interchanges—designed to streamline traffic or reroute throughways.

 

The 🛑 Bypass tag applies to highway segments that intentionally route traffic around towns, city centers, or congested areas. These alignments are designed to streamline through-traffic, reduce urban congestion, and improve travel times—often resulting in newer, wider, and faster-moving roads located on the outskirts of developed areas.

While efficient, bypass routes may skip scenic or historic locations that were part of the original highway alignment. As a result, travelers looking for charm or cultural context might miss out unless they choose to explore the older path through town.

Routes Tagged: 🛑 Bypass

U.S. Route 167: Sheridan to Fordyce – Arkansas

U.S. Route 167: Sheridan to Fordyce – Arkansas

Cruise 38 miles south along U.S. Route 167 from Sheridan to Fordyce, Arkansas, passing through forested landscapes, river crossings, and rural towns with connections to state history and music legends.

Arkansas Highway 89: Mayflower

Arkansas Highway 89: Mayflower

Explore a 5-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 89 in Mayflower, featuring the new Mayflower bypass and a scenic stretch west of town. A short yet notable route in central Arkansas.

Riverfront Dr: North Little Rock – Arkansas

Riverfront Dr: North Little Rock – Arkansas

Take a 2-mile drive along Riverfront Drive in North Little Rock, Arkansas, following the Arkansas River past the 30Crossing project and into the heart of the city’s vibrant riverfront district.

Arkansas Highway 5: Hot Springs to Fountain Lake

Arkansas Highway 5: Hot Springs to Fountain Lake

Take a scenic drive on the newly opened Arkansas Highway 5 extension from Hot Springs to Fountain Lake. This 5.8-mile bypass cuts through the Ouachita Mountains, connecting US-70 to AR-7 with modern, scenic roadway improvements.

Arkansas Highway 5: Fountain Lake to Hot Springs

Arkansas Highway 5: Fountain Lake to Hot Springs

Take a drive along the newly completed Arkansas Highway 5 Bypass from Fountain Lake to Hot Springs. Opened in 2023, this 6-mile scenic connector through the Ouachita Mountains offers quicker access to Hot Springs while showcasing the natural beauty of rural Garland Coun…

U.S. Highway 60: Henderson to Morganfield – Kentucky

U.S. Highway 60: Henderson to Morganfield – Kentucky

Travel 21 miles west along U.S. Highway 60 from Henderson to Morganfield, Kentucky, passing through Corydon, Waverly, and the Morganfield bypass. Explore small-town life and the rural charm of western Kentucky in this scenic drive.

Tennessee Route 155: Westbound in Nashville

Tennessee Route 155: Westbound in Nashville

Explore 16 miles of Nashville’s Briley Parkway (TN-155) as we travel westbound across the Cumberland River, connecting key interstates and bypassing the city’s core. From Opry Mills to I-40, this route showcases both

Arkansas Highway 69: Moorefield to Jacksonport

Arkansas Highway 69: Moorefield to Jacksonport

Take a 21-mile scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 69 from Moorefield to Jacksonport, passing through Sulphur Rock, Magness, and Newark before ending at historic Jacksonport State Park.

U.S. Route 74: Cleveland – Tennessee

U.S. Route 74: Cleveland – Tennessee

Cruise along the U.S. 64 Bypass in Cleveland, Tennessee, as we follow U.S. Route 74 for 7 miles around the city’s southern edge—connecting local routes to Interstate 75 and helping traffic avoid the downtown core.

Interstate 270: Bridgeton to St. Louis – Missouri

Interstate 270: Bridgeton to St. Louis – Missouri

Take a 14-mile drive on Interstate 270 South from Bridgeton to St. Louis, Missouri. Explore key interchanges, local attractions like Creve Coeur Lake, and see why I-270 is a crucial bypass route in the St. Louis metro area. Includes route map and points of interest.

U.S. Highway 412: Hayti to Kennett – Missouri

U.S. Highway 412: Hayti to Kennett – Missouri

Cruise 16 miles west on U.S. Highway 412 from Hayti to Kennett, Missouri. This relaxed drive showcases the Bootheel’s open farmland, local culture, and easy access to classic small-town stops. Perfect for roadtrippers and travelers exploring southeast Missouri.