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==History== |
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The first section between Rouse Road and NC 58 was completed in May 2001 at a cost of $6.6 million.<ref name=facts/> The route for the third section of the highway was chosen in July 2002.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/week-32585-school-lenoir.html |title=Political Intrigue |work=Kinston Free Press |date=December 26, 2002 |accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> |
The first section between Rouse Road and NC 58 was completed in May 2001 at a cost of $6.6 million.<ref name=facts/> The route for the third section of the highway was chosen in July 2002.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/week-32585-school-lenoir.html |title=Political Intrigue |work=Kinston Free Press |date=December 26, 2002 |accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> |
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The roadway was named for C. Felix Harvey in August 2002.<ref name=naming>{{cite news |first=Jennifer |last=Shrader |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/road-35328-crescent-commissioners.html |title= Crescent Road Project Named for Felix Harvey |work=Kinston Free Press |date=August 7, 2002 |accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> The second section between US 258 and Rouse Road was finished in August 2003 for $8.2 million.<ref name=facts>{{cite news |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/price-24990-phase-road.html |title= Felix Harvey Parkway Fast Facts |work=Kinston Free Press |date=November 19, 2003 |accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> The third section between US 70 and US 258 was opened on May 22, 2014.<ref name=open>{{cite news |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/local/c-f-harvey-parkway-open-in-time-for-memorial-day-1.325066?page=0 |title= C.F. Harvey Parkway open in time for Memorial Day |work=Kinston Free Press |date=May 27, 2014 |accessdate=May 29, 2014}}</ref> The extension involved the construction of 12 bridges and 2 highway interchanges.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/contract-56812-dot-extension.html |title= Contract Awarded for Harvey Parkway Extension |work=Kinston Free Press |date= July 8, 2009 |accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> The roadway was formally dedicated in November 2003 for the local leader behind the Global Transpark.<ref name= |
The roadway was named for C. Felix Harvey in August 2002.<ref name=naming>{{cite news |first=Jennifer |last=Shrader |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/road-35328-crescent-commissioners.html |title= Crescent Road Project Named for Felix Harvey |work=Kinston Free Press |date=August 7, 2002 |accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> The second section between US 258 and Rouse Road was finished in August 2003 for $8.2 million.<ref name=facts>{{cite news |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/price-24990-phase-road.html |title= Felix Harvey Parkway Fast Facts |work=Kinston Free Press |date=November 19, 2003 |accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> The third section between US 70 and US 258 was opened on May 22, 2014.<ref name=open>{{cite news |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/local/c-f-harvey-parkway-open-in-time-for-memorial-day-1.325066?page=0 |title= C.F. Harvey Parkway open in time for Memorial Day |work=Kinston Free Press |date=May 27, 2014 |accessdate=May 29, 2014}}</ref> The extension involved the construction of 12 bridges and 2 highway interchanges.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/contract-56812-dot-extension.html |title= Contract Awarded for Harvey Parkway Extension |work=Kinston Free Press |date= July 8, 2009 |accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> The roadway was formally dedicated in November 2003 for the local leader behind the Global Transpark.<ref name=dedication>{{cite news |first=Joe A. |last=Figueroa |url=http://www.kinston.com/news/harvey-24983-road-gtp.html |title=Road Named for Economic Driving Force Harvey |work=Kinston Free Press |date=November 19, 2003 |accessdate=January 12, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Future== |
==Future== |
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Revision as of 14:49, 3 November 2015
 North Carolina Highway 148 | ||||
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| C.F. Harvey Parkway | ||||
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| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by NCDOT | ||||
| Length | 8.2 mi[1] (13.2 km) | |||
| Existed | 2009–present | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| West end |  US 70 near Kinston | |||
| East end |  NC 58 near Kinston | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | United States | |||
| State | North Carolina | |||
| Counties | Lenoir | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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North Carolina Highway 148 (NC 148) is a state highway that connects US 70 to NC 58 in Lenoir County. The route is completely contained within Lenoir County and runs near the NC Global TransPark. It is also known as C.F. Harvey Parkway.
Route description
NC 148 starts at US 70 west of Kinston. It runs northeasterly around the south side of the Kinston Regional Jetport and the NC Global Transpark. The northeastern end is at a connection with NC 58. The entire route is four-lane rural expressway, with a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour (105 km/h).[1]
History
The first section between Rouse Road and NC 58 was completed in May 2001 at a cost of $6.6 million.[2] The route for the third section of the highway was chosen in July 2002.[3] The roadway was named for C. Felix Harvey in August 2002.[4] The second section between US 258 and Rouse Road was finished in August 2003 for $8.2 million.[2] The third section between US 70 and US 258 was opened on May 22, 2014.[5] The extension involved the construction of 12 bridges and 2 highway interchanges.[6] The roadway was formally dedicated in November 2003 for the local leader behind the Global Transpark.[7]
Future
Community planners desire to extend the highway from NC 58 to NC 11.[8]
Major intersections
The entire route is in Lenoir County.
| Location | mi[1] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| | 0.0 | 0.0 | US 70 – Kinston, Goldsboro | ||
| | 4.3 | 6.9 |  US 258 – Kinston, Snow Hill | ||
| | 8.2 | 13.2 | NC 58 – Kinston, Snow Hill | ||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
References
- ^ a b c "Overview Map of NC 148" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
- ^ a b "Felix Harvey Parkway Fast Facts". Kinston Free Press. November 19, 2003. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
- ^ "Political Intrigue". Kinston Free Press. December 26, 2002. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
- ^ Shrader, Jennifer (August 7, 2002). "Crescent Road Project Named for Felix Harvey". Kinston Free Press. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
- ^ "C.F. Harvey Parkway open in time for Memorial Day". Kinston Free Press. May 27, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Contract Awarded for Harvey Parkway Extension". Kinston Free Press. July 8, 2009. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
- ^ Figueroa, Joe A. (November 19, 2003). "Road Named for Economic Driving Force Harvey". Kinston Free Press. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
- ^ "Road to Quad-East a little shorter". wnct.com. May 27, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
External links
Media related to North Carolina Highway 148 at Wikimedia Commons- NCRoads.com: N.C. 148
