Route 70 – Interstate Highway Road Stops, Road Trips, and Safety Checks
Posted May 19, 2015 by adminWith its mapped presence stretching back to 1957, Interstate highway “Route 70” has been a main means of transportations for professional drivers and tourists alike. So whether you’re planning a family road trip, a relaxing drive, or you’re in the middle of a long-haul truck shipment there is going to be something to capture your interests when driving along Route 70.
Fun Facts
Route 70 is an Interstate Highway that crawls across 10 states in America, stretching through Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. With relation to economy, defense, and mobility, Route 70 has been deemed one of the most important highway networks in the United States!
Things to See
There are a myriad of tourist attractions to stop for during your drive down the Interstate Highway. While you’re driving through beautiful Ohio, why not stop in Columbus. This city has a wide variety of attractions to attend such as big name musical artists, museums, arts districts, parks, botanical gardens, music festivals, world-class restaurants and more.
Road Safety
As with all long-hauls, make sure you take frequent stops for bathroom breaks and to brush off driving fatigue. Be sure to check your personal or commercial vehicle for wear and tear, always top off on gas, and try to grab some grub when you can – there are a myriad of amazing restaurants and delicious truck stop diners to be found when driving along Route 70. You haven’t lived until you’ve had proper Interstate diner food.
Smith Springs is Just Around The Corner
If you run into a bind, fear not. Two of our Smith Springs locations (near Zanesville and in Columbus) can be conveniently found right off of the ever famous Route 70. For quick turnaround service for your truck spring repair and maintenance work in the Ohio area, call (800) 619-4652 and we’ll get you back up and running in time to catch the rest of the interstate scenery.