Page last updated or reviewed: June 1, 2015 (create), September 15, 2022 (update status to archive)
This page shows driving views of the original S.M. Wright Freeway which was removed and converted to a boulevard street after the opening of the new section of freeway west of "Dead Man's Corner" in July 2020. Demolition of the freeway began in 2021, and S.M. Wright Boulevard is expected to be completed in 2023.
Northbound on SH 310, approaching US 175.
(Photo date: 14-Feb-2015)
Merging with the SH 175 main lanes.
(Photo date: 14-Feb-2015)
2021 Photo status:
Archive
The freeway was demolished 2021-2023 and replaced with a boulevard street.
This is a left merge with a short merging distance. It is just one of several low-quality design features at this intersection, often called "Dead Man's Corner".
(Photo date: 14-Feb-2015)
2021 Photo status:
Archive
The freeway was demolished 2021-2023 and replaced with a boulevard street.
Approaching the Pine Street exit.
(Photo date: 14-Feb-2015)
2021 Photo status:
Archive
The freeway was demolished 2021-2023 and replaced with a boulevard street.
The freeway ends at I-45 one mile ahead.
(Photo date: 14-Feb-2015)
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Approaching the Metropolitan Avenue exit.
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At the Metropolitan Avenue Exit
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Approaching the Pennsylvania Avenue exit.
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At the Pennsylvania Avenue exit.
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The MLK Jr Blvd overpass is just ahead. The end of the freeway at I-45 is just past MLK.
(Photo date: 14-Feb-2015)