Special routes of U.S. Route 2
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There are a number of special routes of U.S. Route 2 (US 2). These special routes connect U.S. Route 2 to downtown areas, bypass city centers, or provide alternate routes around an area.
Washington
Cashmere business route
North Dakota
Williston business loop
U.S. Highway 2 Business (US 2 Bus.) in Williston, North Dakota, is a route that goes into the downtown area of Williston. This was formerly also signed as US 85 Bus.
Major intersections
The entire route is in Williston, Williams County.
Minot business loop
U.S. Highway 2 Business (US 2 Bus.) in Minot, North Dakota, begins at US 2 and US 52. US 2 is a bypass of the downtown area while US 2 Bus. goes through the downtown area. It intersects US 83 and a connector leading to US 52 before returning to US 2 east of downtown Minot.
Major intersections
The entire route is in Ward County.
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