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Stephens City Surges as Interstate 81 Boosts Growth
Town leaders say the bypass did not condemn Stephens City to ghost town status. Since I-81 opened in 1965, population and housing have expanded with new subdivisions Barley Subdivision Planned Development Surrey Square townhouses and other apartments. Traffic counts show high interstate use while Rt 11 traffic declined, supporting growth and new businesses including Bank of Frederick County and a small shopping center. Mayor Lynn Comer attributes the rise to easy commuting and regional population shifts, noting continued planning and development.
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