Iowa Highway 93 Explained

State:IA
Type:IA
Route:93
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:Iowa 93 highlighted in red
Length Mi:29.534
Established:1920s
Direction A:West
Terminus A: near Tripoli
Direction B:East
Terminus B: in Fayette
Previous Type:IA
Previous Route:92
Next Type:IA
Next Route:96

Iowa Highway 93 is a state highway that runs from east to west through two counties in northeastern Iowa. Iowa 93 is long. The eastern terminus of Iowa 93 is at its junction with Iowa Highway 150 in Fayette. The western terminus of Iowa 93 is at an intersection with U.S. Route 63 west of Tripoli.

Route description

Iowa Highway 93 begins at U.S. Highway 63 four miles (4miles) west of Tripoli, entering on 7th Avenue. At Tripoli, Highway 93 turns north onto Main Street and heads through the heart of town. North of Tripoli, Iowa 93 travels a 2miles stretch of highway, crossing the Wapsipinicon River before curving to the northeast and then to the east. Once again heading east, Iowa 93 travels to Sumner. East of Sumner, Iowa 93 journeys east through Fayette County for until it ends at Iowa Highway 150 at Fayette.

History

By 1926, Primary Road No. 93 had been designated between Primary Road No. 59, now U.S. Route 63, and Sumner.[1] By 1952, Iowa 93 was paved in Fayette County.[2] The portion in Bremer County was paved in 1955.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Rand McNally. Junior Road Map: Iowa . 1926. March 4, 2010 .
  2. Iowa State Highway Commission. Iowa State Highway Map. 1952. August 27, 2010.
  3. Iowa State Highway Commission. Iowa State Highway Map. 1956. August 27, 2010.