- North Carolina Highway 42
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NC 42 Route information Maintained by NCDOT Length: 229 mi (369 km) Existed: 1922[1] – present Major junctions West end: I-73 / I-74 / US 220 in Asheboro, NC
US 64 in Asheboro
US 1 / US 15 / US 501 in Sanford
US 421 in Sanford
US 401 in Fuquay-Varina
I-40 near Cleveland, Johnston County
US 70 in Clayton
I-95 near Wilson
US 264 near Wilson
US 301 in Wilson
US 258 near Pinetops
US 64 near Bethel
US 13 in Ahoskie
East end: NC 45 in Colerain, NC
Location Counties: Randolph, Chatham, Lee, Wake, Johnston, Wilson, Edgecombe, Bertie, Martin, Hertford Highway system ← NC 41
NC 43 →
NC 42 is a winding country state highway that bypasses many of the larger cities in the eastern/central part of North Carolina. Despite its long length (229 miles), it is not noted for being convenient for long-distance travel; US 64 often provides a shorter, faster alternative routing for a large part of NC 42's length. Because it is well connected to many other major Interstate and US routes, NC 42 is a local connector for smaller communities along its route.
History
NC 42 was first dedicated in 1922 as a modest 19-mile (31 km) connector from Wilson to Pinetops. In the 1930s & 40s it was extended west to Clayton, and by 1950 it reached Fuquay-Varina. In the late 50s, early 60s it was extended in both directions to Conetoe in the east and Asheboro to the west. The last extension came in 1990 to meet with the I 73/74/US 220 freeway in Asheboro.[1]
Sources
Categories:- State highways in North Carolina
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