State Route 113 (SR 113) is a

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in Escambia County in the southern part of the U.S. state of

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. The southern terminus of the highway is at the

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state line, where U.S. Route 29 (US 29) enters

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from

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. The northern terminus of the highway is at an interchange with Interstate 65 (I-65) near Barnett Crossroads in the north-central part of the county.

Route description

The first

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for SR 113 appears along

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just north of the

state line. Approximately north of the state line, US 29 and SR 113 begin a

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with US 31 as they travel to the northeast out of Flomaton. East of Flomaton, SR 113 diverts from US 29/US 31 and leads motorists towards its terminus at its interchange with

I-65 Interstate 65 (I-65) is a major north–south interstate highway in the central United States. As with most primary interstates ending in 5, it is a major crosscountry, north–south route, connecting between the Great Lakes and the Gulf ...

at exit 69. SR 113 is one of several highways that connect with US 29, which heads to

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and the beaches along the

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on the

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Future

SR 113 is a major evacuation route for residents of the

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seeking to flee incoming hurricanes. As such, Alabama is currently planning to widen the highway to a four-lane divided highway status from Flomaton to I-65. Though the road is in Alabama, neighboring Escambia County, Florida has agreed to contribute $4 million to the project due to the benefits the widened road will provide to its citizens. On November 12, 2008, Gov.

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and Alabama Transportation Director Joe McInnes cut the ribbon opening up the new , four-lane highway. The project opened a month ahead of schedule. Not only does the new project make it safer and more efficient for evacuations from hurricanes, officials hope that the improved roadway will help bolster economic development opportunities for the coastal region.

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Transportation in Escambia County, Alabama

Route description

Future

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