Demolition of “Highway to Nowhere” Begins in West Baltimore

Baltimore has begun to demolition of its "highway to nowhere". A 1.4 mile segment of what was once designated Interstate I-170 is being removed. Originally conceived as a spur providing direct access to the Central Business District from I-70. The road is officially designated as US 40. The segment being demolished was built in the late 1970's, but was never connected to I-70 as a result of local environmental and community opposition.