This article will address Utah State Route 72, a topic of great relevance in the current context. Utah State Route 72 has aroused great interest in various areas, since its impact is felt in numerous spheres of society. Over the years, Utah State Route 72 has acquired increasing importance, which has motivated the interest of academics, professionals and experts in the field. In this sense, it is essential to thoroughly analyze and understand Utah State Route 72, in order to be able to identify its implications and consequences. Therefore, throughout this article different aspects related to Utah State Route 72 will be explored, from its origin to its influence today.
Route information | ||||
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Maintained by UDOT | ||||
Length | 35.393 mi (56.960 km) | |||
Existed | 1933–present | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end | SR-24 in Loa | |||
SR-76 near Ivie Creek Rest Area | ||||
North end | I-70 / US 50 / SR-10 at Fremont Junction | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | Utah | |||
Highway system | ||||
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State Route 72 (SR-72) is a 35.393-mile-long (56.960 km) state highway in the U.S. state of Utah. The current alignment is an extension of SR-10. The highway provides access to Loa from Interstate 70 (I-70).
The highway begins in Loa and proceeds north towards Fremont and across Fishlake National Forest. The portion across Fishlake National Forest is frequently closed during winter weather. While in the national forest the highway passes by landmarks such as Foy Bench and The Frying Pan. The highway ends where SR-10 begins. This is near the Ivie Creek Rest Area along I-70. This junction is called Fremont Junction by most maps and the Utah legislature. Aside from the rest area, no permanent structures exist at this location.
State Route 121 was created in 1931, connecting SR-24 at Loa with Fremont. Two years later, the route was renumbered 72 and extended to Fremont Junction on SR-10. State Route 250 was created in 1953 as a connection from SR-24 between Loa and Lyman north to the 90° turn in SR-72, but was given back to the county in 1969.
With the completion of I-70 along SR-10's alignment, most of the old road was relinquished to Sevier County in 1976. Since there was no interchange at Fremont Junction, SR-72 was extended east about two miles (3 km) to the point where I-70 left the SR-10 alignment to cross the San Rafael Swell. (A short piece of old SR-10 west of SR-72 was restored to the state highway system in 1978 as SR-76.)
County | Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes |
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Wayne | Loa | 0.000 | 0.000 | SR-24 – Richfield, Torrey | Southern terminus |
Fishlake National Forest | 9.629 | 15.496 | Fish Lake | ||
Sevier | 17.400 | 28.003 | View area – Hogan's Pass / Willow Basin | ||
18.513 | 29.794 | View Area – Hogan's Pass Trailhead | |||
| 33.541 | 53.979 | SR-76 west – Salina | Eastern terminus of SR-76 | |
| 35.393 | 56.960 | I-70 / US 50 / SR-10 north – Green River, Castle Dale, Price | Northern terminus; southern terminus of SR-10; diamond interchange | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
(121) From Loa northerly to Fremont.
(72) From Loa via Fremont northeasterly to connect with road number 10 at Ivy Creek.
Route 250. From route 72 approximately one mile east of Loa south to route 24.