Special routes of U.S. Route 4 explained

Country:USA
Type:US
Route:4
List Type:Special routes

A total of at least five special routes of U.S. Route 4 (US 4) have existed.

Fair Haven–West Rutland alternate route

State:VT
Type:US-Alt
Route:4
Location:Fair HavenWest Rutland, Vermont
Header Type:former

Rutland business loop

State:VT
Type:US-Bus
Route:4
Location:Rutland, Vermont
Length Mi:4.371
Length Ref:[1]

U.S. Route 4 Business (US 4 Bus.) is a 4.371miles alternate route of US 4 serving the city of Rutland, Vermont, and running north of US 4. It begins at exit 6 of the US 4 expressway in West Rutland and heads north to Main Street in West Rutland center, where it meets the east end of Vermont Route 4A (VT 4A). US 4 Bus. turns east, following Main Street into the town of Rutland. In the town of Rutland, the road changes names to Rutland Road and intersects with VT 3 at the town center. About 0.3miles later, the road enters the city of Rutland, becoming West Street. US 4 Bus. briefly shifts north one block to use State Street before returning to West Street after half a mile (0.5miles). The route ends at an intersection with US 4 and US 7 in the center of the city.

Andover–Boscawen alternate route

State:NH
Type:US-Alt
Route:4
Location:AndoverBoscawen, New Hampshire
Header Type:former

Concord bypass route

State:NH
Type:US-Byp
Route:4
Location:Concord, New Hampshire
Header Type:former

East Northwood–Dover alternate route

State:NH
Type:US-Alt
Route:4
Location:East NorthwoodDover, New Hampshire
Header Type:former

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2012 (Route Log) AADTs for State Highways. Traffic Research Unit. May 2013. Policy, Planning and Intermodal Development Division, Vermont Agency of Transportation. March 8, 2015.