North Carolina State Highway 89
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Highway 89 is a state highway
route that mainly runs through small communities and towns in northern North Carolina
like Mount Airy and Danbury. The entire route spans only two counties in the state. It can be accessed from the Blue Ridge Parkway
via Virginia's State Route 89
or an interchange with NC 18. Interstates 74 and 77 both intersect NC 89 west of Mount Airy. The route begins at US 311 in Walnut Cove
and travels westward to team with NC 8 through Danbury
; the routes split shortly after leaving the town. Continuing west, NC 89 enters Mount Airy at Bannertown
where the route shares Business US 52 into the heart of the city. The route then runs independently out of city as Pine Street into Toast
where it intersects with Bypass US 52. Exiting Toast, NC 89 meets Interstate 74
and then one mile (1.6 km) further, Interstate 77
(exit 100). The route continues past Lowgap
and the eastern terminus of NC 18 before ending at the Virginia
/North Carolina border in Surry County, North Carolina
, where Virginia's SR 89 begins.
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
route that mainly runs through small communities and towns in northern North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
like Mount Airy and Danbury. The entire route spans only two counties in the state. It can be accessed from the Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles , mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains...
via Virginia's State Route 89
State Route 89 (Virginia)
Virginia State Route 89 is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of Virginia. The state highway runs from the North Carolina state line, where the highway continues as North Carolina Highway 89 , north to U.S...
or an interchange with NC 18. Interstates 74 and 77 both intersect NC 89 west of Mount Airy. The route begins at US 311 in Walnut Cove
Walnut Cove, North Carolina
Walnut Cove is a town in Stokes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,465 at the 2000 census.It is the home of the Walnut Festival which draws many walnut lovers to the area. It also houses historic Monitor Roller Mills and a portion of North Camp Lake...
and travels westward to team with NC 8 through Danbury
Danbury, North Carolina
Danbury is a town located in Danbury Township, Stokes County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 108. It is the county seat of Stokes County....
; the routes split shortly after leaving the town. Continuing west, NC 89 enters Mount Airy at Bannertown
Bannertown, North Carolina
Bannertown is an unincorporated community in Surry County, North Carolina just outside the city of Mount Airy . The community is centered around the intersection of Business U.S. Highway 52 and North Carolina Highway 89...
where the route shares Business US 52 into the heart of the city. The route then runs independently out of city as Pine Street into Toast
Toast, North Carolina
Toast is a census-designated place in Surry County, North Carolina, United States, located just west of Mount Airy, North Carolina. The population was 1,922 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Toast is located at ....
where it intersects with Bypass US 52. Exiting Toast, NC 89 meets Interstate 74
Interstate 74
Interstate 74 is an Interstate Highway in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Its western end is at an intersection with Interstate 80 in Davenport, Iowa; the eastern end of its Midwest segment is at an intersection with Interstate 75 in Cincinnati, Ohio...
and then one mile (1.6 km) further, Interstate 77
Interstate 77
Interstate 77 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. It traverses diverse terrain, from the mountainous state of West Virginia to the rolling farmlands of North Carolina and Ohio. It largely supplants the old U.S...
(exit 100). The route continues past Lowgap
Lowgap, North Carolina
Lowgap is an unincorporated community in the Franklin Township of Surry County, North Carolina. Lowgap is named for the "low gap" the community is settled in among the Blue Ridge Mountains. The community has an elevation of 1,457 feet...
and the eastern terminus of NC 18 before ending at the Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
/North Carolina border in Surry County, North Carolina
Surry County, North Carolina
Surry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 73,673. Its county seat is Dobson.- History :The county was formed in 1771 from Rowan County...
, where Virginia's SR 89 begins.