State Route 248 (SR 248, OH 248) is an east–west
state highway in southern
Ohio
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, a
U.S. state
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. State Route 248 extends from its western terminus at
State Route 7 in the
unincorporated community
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of
Chester to its eastern terminus at a Y-intersection with
State Route 124 in
Long Bottom.
Route description
All of State Route 248 lies within the eastern portion of
Meigs County. State Route 248 is not included as a part of the
National Highway System, a system of highways deemed most vital for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
History
When it debuted in 1925, State Route 248 was a spur route off of
State Route 7 that served the community of
Reedsville. This original routing consisted of the entirety of the current State Route 248, along with the portion of the current
State Route 124 running from the State Route 248 junction northeast to Reedsville.
In 1934, State Route 124 was extended north from
Portland
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. In the process, took over what was the portion of State Route 248 from their current junction northeast to Reedsville, and then points north. Consequently, State Route 248 became a connector route, and took on the form that it has today.
Major intersections
References
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Transportation in Meigs County, Ohio