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What is the main idea of this informational passage?

New Interstate

Now that Interstate 12 has opened, the trip from Colesburg to Ashville has been reduced by 10 miles, saving commuters time and money. Previously, a commuter from Colesburg had to take Route 22 to Route 16. This indirect route actually took the traveler around the west side of Ashville to the city’s limits. It connects Route 22 to the northern boundary of Ashville.

Previously, a commuter from Colesburg had to take Route 22 to Route 16.

This indirect route actually took the traveler around the west side of Ashville to the city’s limit.

Now that Interstate 12 has opened, the trip from Colesburg to Ashville has been reduced by 10 miles.

The main idea of this informational passage is that the opening of Interstate 12 has reduced the travel time and distance between Colesburg and Ashville.

The main idea of this informational passage is that the opening of Interstate 12 has reduced the travel distance from Colesburg to Ashville by 10 miles, saving commuters time and money.