Business Loop I-40 - Raleigh

The Raleigh Belt Line, east between Exits 293 and 301, was first designated as Business Loop I-40 before officials opted for a full Interstate designation. The elimination of the business loop coincided with the establishment of the 25.05 mile long route for Interstate 440. These changes were approved by AASHTO on June 9, 1991.

Later changes to I-440 would extend the route to a full beltway around Raleigh. The concurrent section with I-40 however was eventually dropped.