County Route 43
| County Route 43 | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Riverhead–Northville |
| Length: | 3.4 mi (5.5 km) |
| Existed: | 1931–present |
County Route 43, known as Northville Turnpike for its entire length, is a contained completely within the township of Riverhead. It heads north-northeast from downtown Riverhead toward the North Shore of Long Island, ending at Sound Avenue.
- Route description
It begins at CR 73 just north of its crossing with the Long Island Railroad Main Line tracks. After cutting a slice through part of downtown Riverhead, CR 43 heads off in an almost straight path toward the North Shore. After crossing CR 58, CR 43 enters the farm fields that characterize much of Riverhead town. The road crosses CR 105 just before its end at Sound Avenue.
- History
Originally, CR 43's southern terminus was on Roanoke Avenue at NY 25 (Main Street) in Riverhead. The southern terminus was truncated in 1943, when CR 73 took over Roanoke Avenue.
- Major intersections
| Location | Mile | km | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet of Riverhead | 0.0 | 0.0 | CR 73 | |
| CR 58 | ||||
| Town of Riverhead | CR 105 | |||
| 3.4 | 5.5 | Sound Avenue |
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