Alabama State Route 152
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State Route 152 is a 6 miles (9.7 km) route along the north and northeast side of Montgomery
. The western terminus of the route is at an interchange with Interstate 65/U.S. Highway 82 near the Alabama River
north of Montgomery. The eastern terminus of the route is at an interchange with U.S. Highway 231/State Route 21 northeast of the city.
. As the route continues northeastward, then eastward, the route is marked with at-grade intersections and railroad crossings.
There is little commercial or residential development near State Route 152; however, there is significant industrial development near the route. Also, the Montgomery Zoo
is located near the route.
Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It is located on the Alabama River southeast of the center of the state, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2010 census, Montgomery had a population of 205,764 making it the second-largest city...
. The western terminus of the route is at an interchange with Interstate 65/U.S. Highway 82 near the Alabama River
Alabama River
The Alabama River, in the U.S. state of Alabama, is formed by the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers, which unite about north of Montgomery.The river flows west to Selma, then southwest until, about from Mobile, it unites with the Tombigbee, forming the Mobile and Tensaw rivers, which discharge into...
north of Montgomery. The eastern terminus of the route is at an interchange with U.S. Highway 231/State Route 21 northeast of the city.
Route description
State Route 152 is routed along North Boulevard, one of three segments of a multi-lane divided highway that bypasses Montgomery on the city’s north, east and south sides. The route begins as a limited-access freeway with two exits near the ports along the Alabama RiverAlabama River
The Alabama River, in the U.S. state of Alabama, is formed by the Tallapoosa and Coosa rivers, which unite about north of Montgomery.The river flows west to Selma, then southwest until, about from Mobile, it unites with the Tombigbee, forming the Mobile and Tensaw rivers, which discharge into...
. As the route continues northeastward, then eastward, the route is marked with at-grade intersections and railroad crossings.
There is little commercial or residential development near State Route 152; however, there is significant industrial development near the route. Also, the Montgomery Zoo
Montgomery Zoo
Montgomery Zoo is located on the north side of Montgomery, Alabama. The Montgomery Zoo was established in 1935 at Oak Park as Oak Park Zoo. It grew and thrived there until the 1960s. In 1974, the Zoo was re-established and moved to its current located in north Montgomery. In 1989, the Zoo underwent...
is located near the route.