West Monroe State Loop 55

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LP-55.png
Route information
Length13 mi (21 km)
Existed1961–present
Major junctions
 
  • WM-7.png/WMB-7A.png
  • WM-105.png/WMB-105B.png
  • WM-116.png

Loop 55 is a beltway in the state of West Monroe around the town of Appleton. The highway additionally serves as a bypass for West Monroe State Highway 7 around the town. The highway is built to "expressway" standards; not being entirely controlled access, but major junctions consist of grade separated interchanges.

Route description

Loop 55 officially begins at an interchange with SH 7 (West Merchant Street) west of downtown Appleton. SH 7 overlaps with Loop 55 and the two highways turn southeast before having an interchange with West Monroe State Highway 116. The beltway turns towards the north and has an interchange with SH 7, where it leaves the alignment. Loop 55 turns west at the interchange and has an interchange with West Monroe State Highway 105. Loop 7 starts turning southwest before arriving back at its start point with SH 7 (West Merchant Street).

Major intersections

All junctions are within the city limits of Appleton in Shelby County

Destination
WM-7.pngWMB-7A.png (Merchant Street) - Willmington; Begin SH 7 concurrency
Kimber Street
WM-116.pngWMB-105B.png - Union Grove
Renden Street
WM-7.pngWMB-7A.png (Merchant Street) - Bellevue; End SH 7 concurrency
Henson Drive
WM-105.pngWMB-105B.png - Shelby

See also