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Today in History: US Numbered Highway System Plan Approved Today

11/11/2025

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On November 11, 1926, the American Association of State Highway Officials approved the United States Numbered Highway System. This integrated network of roads and highways, often referred to as Federal Highways, was designed to create a coordinated numbering system across states, although the roads are maintained by state and local governments.

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Story summary

On November 11, 1926, the American Association of State Highway Officials approved the United States Numbered Highway System. This integrated network of roads and highways, often referred to as Federal Highways, was designed to create a coordinated numbering system across states, although the roads are maintained by state and local governments.