Interstate 23

Interstate 23 (I-23) is a 340.06 mile long Interstate Highway. The highway runs from west of Aura City, Fictonia north to Colebrook County, Riverland, serving as the primary north–south Interstate corridor through central Fictonia.

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I-23's route in Fictonia and Cascadia

The highway passes through mostly rural areas, while the southern areas and central areas near Fort Ashland predominantly track through populated regions of Fictonia. I-23 intersects many major roads, including Interstate 123 near Fort Ashland, Fictonia, Interstate 223 near Fort Ashland, Fictonia Route 7 (The Curve of the South) near Solar City, and Fictonia Route 12 in Monroe County, Fictonia.

History

Early History

In June 2024, Interstate 23 was established from Aura City, Fictonia, to Pocahontas County, Cascadia. The route was met with both praise and criticism, as some believed it should not have passed through Cascadia. Others believed the route was necessary and was fine the way it was.

I-23 Route Shift

The following month, plans were drafted to change the route to instead pass north into Carbon and Riverland, at the time along Fictonia Route 1. The route was also drafted to stretch down to the coast of southern Fictonia. On December 22, 2024, the change was completed. The interstate now stretched up to the Central Fictonian Republic border in Riverland, along the same route of Fictonia Route 1. Fictonia Route 1 was diverted into Cascadia, and was also extended north into northwestern Riverland. Interstate 23 did not extend south into southern Fictonia, however.

Name Change

With the draft of the new I-23 in July, new names for the route were proposed, being I-75 and I-85. The name "I-75" has stuck more and may soon become I-23's new name if the southern portion of the route is completed.

Route description

South-central and Central Fictonia

Going from the southern most point north, the interstate starts just west of Aura City, Fictonia near a town known as Blissburg.

The first exit on this road occurs with Route 2 in central Davidson County. Heading north, there are two exits in the Solar City area. The first exit is with Route 91, and the second one is with Fictonia Route 7 west of Solar City.

Continuing north, two exits occur in Westlake County near Soukoku. The first exit is with Route 82A, and the second one occurs a few miles down the road with the main route, Route 82. Passing into Sunside County, there is an exit west of Sunny Springs, where Fictonia Route 11 is located. There is also an exit in the northeastern part of the county with Route 99.

Fort Ashland Region and Northern Fictonia

A single exit occurs in Ontario County just east of Marbles, with Route 112. One exit occurs in Monroe County with Fictonia Route 12.

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One of the Fort Ashland exits

Entering Foster County, you almost immediately encounter an exit, this one being with Route 97. You will then enter the suburban and outer regions of Fort Ashland, and will encounter plenty of exits, and potentially traffic issues as well. Your first exit in this region would be with Route 998, which if you take this exit, and take a right, it will take you to Interstate 123, as well as Fictonia Route 1 if you continue down 998.

Continuing down Interstate 23, you will encounter another exit not even a mile away, being with Route 98. You will encounter two other exits if you continue on I-23, being with Route 80 and Route 70 respectively. You will also encounter an exit with Interstate 223, which can take you back into Fort Ashland. Two more exits occur in the state of Fictonia, being with Fictonia Route 13 and a road in Corvallis that can take you to Fictonia Route 1.

Cascadia

There are many exits in Cascadia, however none lead to many significant places. The first exit occurs in Nottaway County, with Fictonia Route 14. Once you cross into Commonwealth County, there is an exit with Route 880. In Caledonia County, there is an exit with Route 15.

Three more exits occur in rural northeastern Cascadia, with Route 880 and Route 114 in Spottswood County, and with Route 45 in Stafford County. The road continues north until it ends in northern Pocahontas County with an intersection with Route 945.