Record #:

12156

Author(s):

Chaney, Jim

Abstract:

The interstate highway system is a projected 41,000 mile network of through highways laid out to connect military bases, sea ports, principal cities, and industrial areas. The Federal Government wants the roads built to serve both heavy interstate commercial traffic and military traffic in times of emergency. North Carolina benefits by receiving 717 miles of interstate that will be paid for by the government.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 24 Issue 16, Dec 1956, p29-30, 39, il, map

Subject(s):

Interstate highway system--North Carolina