Interstate 705

Interstate 705 (I-705, Tacoma Spur) is a short Interstate Highway that is spur route of I-5 located in Tacoma, Washington, United States. I-705 serves as the connector between I-5, Downtown Tacoma, Tacoma's waterfront, North Tacoma, and the Tacoma Dome. I-705 was the last new portion of the Interstate Highway System to be constructed in Washington, having opened in 1988.

I-705 marker

I-705

Tacoma Spur
Route information
Auxiliary route of I-5
Length1.50 mi[1] (2.41 km)
Existed1988–present
HistoryCodified into law in 1979
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
South end I-5 / SR 7 in Tacoma
Major intersections SR 509 in Tacoma
North endSchuster Parkway in Tacoma
Location
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountiesPierce
Highway system
  • State highways in Washington
  • Interstate
  • US
  • State
  • Scenic
  • Pre-1964
  • 1964 renumbering
  • Former
SR 704SR 706

References

  1. Washington State Department of Transportation. "State Highway Log Planning Report 2009 SR 2 to SR 971" (PDF). Washington State Department of Transportation. pp. 1718–9. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2011. Retrieved January 8, 2011.
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