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Last reference marker on NY 971B northbound in Clinton County
Highway names
InterstatesInterstate X (I-X)
US HighwaysU.S. Route X (US X)
StateNew York State Route X (NY X)
County:County Route X (CR X)
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A reference route is an unsigned highway assigned by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to roads that possess a signed name (mainly parkways), that NYSDOT has determined are too minor to have a signed touring route number, or are former touring routes that are still state-maintained. The majority of reference routes are owned by the state of New York and maintained by NYSDOT; however, some exceptions exist. The reference route designations are normally posted on reference markers, small green signs located every tenth-mile on the side of the road, though a few exceptions exist to this practice as well. These designations are not signed like other highways on normal reassurance marker road signs for drivers to see clearly, with four exceptions.

Reference route numbers are always three digit numbers in the 900s with a single alphabetic suffix. The designations are largely assigned in numerical and alphabetical order within a region, and designations are not reused once they are removed. Certain letters are avoided, such as "I" (used to indicate Interstate Highways and potential confusion with the number 1), "N" (used for institutional roads), "O" (potential confusion with the number 0), "R" (used for reservation roads), "S" (potential confusion with the number 5), "X" (a designation sometimes used in region 10), "Y", and "Z" (at the end of alphabet and not used). "Q" and "U" are not currently being assigned due to confusion in the past. Designations are assigned as follows:

  • The first digit is 9, distinguishing the number as a reference route designation.
  • The second digit corresponds to the NYSDOT region number the route is in, with regions 10 and 11 using the digit 0.
  • The third digit is 6 for collector/distributor roads along limited access highways, 7–9 for parkways, and 0–5 for all other roads.

An older system of reference route numbering used numbers ranging from 800 to 999 without an alphabetic suffix. Some reference markers with these older numbers still exist, even though these reference routes have new numbers. Every road maintained by NYSDOT also has a state highway (SH) number,[1] used in state laws.[2]

Region 1

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NYSDOT Region 1 primarily covers the Capital District, Saratoga–Champlain and Upper Hudson Valley areas. The counties comprising this region are Albany, Essex, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, and Washington.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
910A 4.03 6.49 NY 32 (Elm Avenue) Feura Bush and Glenmont roads (SH 367) in Bethlehem NY 144 (River Road) Former routing of NY 32
910B 1.92 3.09 NY 5 (Central Avenue) Wolf Road (SH 69-1) in Colonie Albany CR 151 (Albany Shaker Road), To NY 155/Albany International Airport, and I-87 exits 3&4
910C 0.05 0.08 Albany city line Broadway (SH 977) in Menands NY 32 (Wolfert Avenue) Former routing of NY 32
910D 3.30 5.31 NY 155 (Karner Road) in Albany Washington Avenue Extension (SH 67-15) I-90 eastbound Exit 2 in Albany Extended from Fuller Road when that intersection was rebuilt as an interchange
910E 0.92 1.48 NY 85 / NY 140 New Scotland Road (SH 5237) in Bethlehem Albany city line Former number; still shown in the 2017 route log; former routing of NY 85
910F 1.18 1.90 US 20 (Western Avenue) in Guilderland Fuller Road Alternate (SH 59-8 and SH 57-12) I-87 / I-90 in Albany
910G 1.03 1.66 Albany CR 354 / CR 362 Potter Hollow Road (SH 364) in Rensselaerville NY 81 at NY 145
910H[3] 0.30 0.48 NY 143 Beckman Road in Westerlo[citation needed] NY 32 Former number
910J 0.38 0.61 NY 443 Thacher Park Road (SH 5501) in Berne NY 157A
910K 0.61 0.98 I-87 exit 29 Blue Ridge Road (SH 8535) in North Hudson US 9
910L 4.11 6.61 NY 9N / NY 22 Bridge Road (SH 1796 and SH 9527) in Crown Point Crown Point Bridge at Vermont state line (became Vermont Route 17) Former number; formerly NY 903; now NY 185
910M 0.81 1.30 John Brown's Grave John Brown Road (SH 1945) in North Elba NY 73
910P 0.36 0.58 US 9W US 9W north ramps (SH 8482) in Catskill NY 23
910U 0.19 0.31 NY 385 Mansion Street Extension (SH 5198) in Coxsackie US 9W Former routing of US 9W
911E 0.21 0.34 NY 32 (Highland Avenue) Lower Warren Street (SH 656) in Queensbury NY 254 (Quaker Road)
911F 2.23 3.59 Nott Street in Schenectady Erie Boulevard and Freemans Bridge Road (SH 82-20 and SH 1172) NY 50 in Glenville
911G 0.34 0.55 NY 146 / NY 914T Union Street (SH 1) in Niskayuna NY 7 Formerly NY 950; former routing of NY 7
911H 0.98 1.58 NY 7 (Curry Road) Altamont Avenue (SH 577B) in Rotterdam Schenectady city line Formerly NY 951; former routing of NY 7
911P 1.91 3.07 I-87 exit 8 Crescent Road (SH 9385) in Halfmoon US 9 Formerly NY 819; previously NY 819 went from CR 47 in Rome via Rabbitt and Old Floyd roads to NY 365 in Floyd
911T 0.59 0.95 Pierce Road Ushers Road (SH 9386) in Clifton Park US 9 Formerly NY 822
911U 0.87 1.40 I-87 exit 11 in Malta Round Lake Road (SH 9387) US 9 in Round Lake Former number; Formerly NY 823
911V 0.63 1.01 Austin Acres Road Mohican Trail (SH 613) in Catskill I-87 / Thruway exit 21 Continues in both directions as Greene CR 23B
912C 0.08 0.13 NY 156 Main Street (one block of SH 849) in Altamont NY 146
912E[3] 0.08 0.13 NY 85A Wye connection (SH 8461) in New Scotland NY 155 Eliminated due to construction of a roundabout
912F 0.81 1.30 US 9 / US 20 Miller Road (SH 9394) in Schodack Reno Road Serves I-90 exit 10
912G 0.14 0.23 US 20 (Madison Avenue) Grand Street (SH 67-1) in Albany Market Street
912M 6.59 10.61 I-87 / Thruway in Coeymans Berkshire Connector (SH 56004, SH 56070, SH 56003, and SH 56001) I-90 in Schodack Maintained by the New York State Thruway Authority
912Q 0.65 1.05 I-87 exit 22 Ramp connection (SH 63-6) in Lake George NY 9N Connects I-87 with US 9 and NY 9N
912S 0.60 0.97 US 9W (McCarty Avenue) Ramp connection (SH 62-4 and SH 62-3) in Albany I-787 exit 1
912T 0.08 0.13 NY 373 Wye connection (SH 1946) in Chesterfield US 9
912V 0.13 0.21 NY 146 Wye connection (SH 5721) in Clifton Park NY 146A Eliminated in 2019 due to construction of a roundabout
912W 1.32 2.12 NY 337 (Campbell Road) at I-890 exit 2 Rice Road (SH 641 and SH 1853) in Rotterdam I-890 exit 4 Former extension of NY 5S
913B 0.06 0.10 NY 85 Wye connection (SH 1280) in Westerlo NY 143
913C 0.07 0.11 NY 157 Wye connection (SH 8244) in New Scotland NY 85
913D 0.05 0.08 NY 157 Wye connection (SH 5724) in Berne NY 157A
913E 0.03 0.05 NY 156 Wye connection (SH 978) in Knox NY 157
913G 0.07 0.11 NY 7 at I-890 exit 9 Curry Road (SH 9371) in Guilderland East of I-890
913H 0.10 0.16 US 9W / NY 32 Wye connection (SH 5499) in Bethlehem NY 32
913J 0.08 0.13 NY 32 Wye connection (SH 9101) in Bethlehem US 9W
913M 0.03 0.05 NY 30 Wye connection (SH 789) in Duanesburg NY 159
913P 0.05 0.08 NY 9P Wye connection (SH 1528) in Stillwater NY 423 Wye replaced by T-intersection before March 2022 [4]
913Q 0.73 1.17 Mount Van Hoevenberg Bobsled Run Road (SH 67-17) in North Elba NY 73
913T 0.25 0.40 NY 32 Ramp connection (SH 68-2) in Menands I-787 exit 6
913V 0.78 1.26 Empire State Plaza South Mall Arterial (SH 74-1, SH 67-2, and SH 67-12) in Albany US 20
914A 0.50 0.80 NY 22 Moses Road and Main Street (SH 5478) in Petersburg NY 2 Two connecting roads; former routing of NY 2
914B 0.40 0.64 NY 337 (Campbell Road) at I-890 exit 2 Campbell Road Extension (SH 70-4) in Rotterdam Old Rice Road
914C 1.02 1.64 Washington Avenue Ring Road ramps (SH 63-13) in Albany Washington Avenue Former number; still shown in the 2017 route log.
914D 0.23 0.37 NY 915D (Broadway) at I-890 exit 5 Broadway (SH 53-7) in Schenectady Millard Street and Edison Avenue
914E 0.25 0.40 Millard Street Veeder Avenue (SH 63-6) in Schenectady NY 5 (State Street)
914F 0.10 0.16 US 20 Wye connection (SH 439) in Nassau NY 66
914H[5] I-787/NY 7 SH 69-6 Arch Street Former number; now NY 787
914T 1.94 3.12 NY 5 Balltown Road (SH 9420) in Niskayuna NY 146 / NY 911G Reference markers show NY 546
914V 2.29 3.69 NY 50 in Glenville Glenridge Road (SH 9421 and SH 9459) NY 146 in Clifton Park
915B 0.38 0.61 Hudson Avenue in Green Island Green Island Bridge (SH 75-77) US 4 in Troy
915C 0.22 0.35 US 4 / NY 32 (Hudson Avenue) in Stillwater Stillwater Bridge (SH 1791) Rensselaer CR 125 at Canal Road in Schaghticoke Former routing of NY 67
915D 0.16 0.26 NY 914D (Broadway) at I-890 exit 5 Broadway (SH 89-2) in Schenectady Weaver Street
915E 1.66 2.67 NY 151 3rd Avenue Extension (SH 5533) in East Greenbush US 4 Former routing of NY 43
915F 0.32 0.51 I-87 exit 27 Vanderwalker Road (SH 65-10) in Schroon US 9
915G 1.19 1.92 NY 7 Bennington Bypass in Hoosick Vermont state line (becomes Vermont Route 279)
915H 1.39 2.24 I-87 New York State Thruway (SH 53002) in Albany I-90 Maintained by the New York State Thruway Authority
915J 1.77 2.85 NY 911U near I-87 exit 11 in Malta Round Lake Bypass (SH 9387 and SH 2006-3) US 9 / NY 67 in Round Lake Opened 2009
915K 0.19 0.31 US 9 / NY 22 Connector highway in Chesterfield I-87 exit 33 Assigned between 2007 and 2009[6][7]
915L 0.11 0.18 NY 85 Maher Road (SH 64-13) in Bethlehem NY 910E Former number; assigned between 2009 and 2012; still shown in the 2017 route log;[7][8] former routing of NY 85
915M 0.47 0.76 Schenectady CR 69 at Tower Avenue Chrisler Avenue (SH 60-9) in Rotterdam I-890 / NY 7 Assigned between 2009 and 2012[7][8]
915P 0.11 0.18 I-87 in Warrensburg I-87 exit 24 Warren CR 10 (Schroon River Road) in Warrensburg
915Q US 20 SH 78-3 in Duanesburg NY 7 I-88 exit 24 connection
917A 5.87 9.45 US 9 Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway (SH 66-1) in Lake George Prospect Mountain Maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Region 2

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Region 2 primarily covers the Central, Mohawk Valley, and south-central Adirondack areas of New York. The counties comprising this region are Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, and Oneida.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
920A 0.06 0.10 NY 67 South East Avenue (SH 1375) in Johnstown Johnstown city line
920B 0.14 0.23 Fulton CR 140 at Yanney Road SH 620 in Ephratah NY 10 Former routing of NY 10; transferred to Fulton County[9]
920C 0.26 0.42 Oakwood Avenue Briggs Street (SH 52-1) in Johnstown NY 30A
920D 0.68 1.09 NY 29 Harrison Street (SH 544 and SH 56-19) in Johnstown NY 30A
920E[10] 0.77 1.24 Gloversville city line Easterly Street in Johnstown Fulton CR 102 / CR 122 Ownership transferred to Fulton County; now extended CR 102
920H 0.20 0.32 NY 30 Bridge Street (SH 362) in Northampton Northville village line Former routing of NY 30
920J 2.09 3.36 Gloversville city line Saratoga Boulevard and Steele Avenue (SH 1377) in Johnstown NY 29 Former routing of NY 29A
920L[11] Old Route 5 NY 5 Former routing of NY 5
920M[12] 0.83 1.34 NY 169 Fincks Basin Road NY 169 Former routing of NY 169
920P 2.22 3.57 NY 30A in Fultonville Riverside Drive (SH 5656A and SH 9467) NY 5S in Glen Former NY 862
920T 0.56 0.90 Midway between Maple and 3rd avenues Moyer Street (SH 1763) in Canajoharie Montgomery Street Formerly part of NY 361; former NY 927
920V 2.80 4.51 NY 365 in Prospect Prospect Street (SH 5345 and SH 5346) NY 12 / NY 28 in Remsen Formerly NY 28B
920W NY 13 Lakeshore Road in Verona NY 13 Former number; former routing of NY 13; gap in designation at Verona Beach State Park
921B 1.95 3.14 Main Street in New York Mills Burrstone Road (SH 1943 and SH 72-3) Bennett Street in Utica Former routing of NY 31
921C 1.33 2.14 NY 5S Genesee Street (SH 71-22, SH 65-18, and SH 62-12) in Utica Herkimer Road Former routing of NY 5 / NY 8 / NY 12
921D 0.72 1.16 NY 12 / NY 28 Mappa Avenue (SH 931) in Barneveld NY 365 Former routing of NY 12 / NY 28; former NY 921
921E 1.06 1.71 NY 12 Genesee Street (SH 60-12, SH 250, and SH 5052) in New Hartford Utica city line Former routing of NY 5 / NY 12; former NY 922
921F 0.82 1.32 Utica city line Barnes Avenue (SH 1517) in Marcy Mohawk, Adirondack and Northern Railroad grade crossing Former number; former NY 923
921G 0.13 0.21 NY 29 Mechanic Street (SH 464) in Salisbury NY 29A Wye connection; former NY 928
921K Lakeshore Road Forest Avenue in Verona[citation needed] Spencer Avenue Former number
921P 0.12 0.19 NY 5S John Street (SH 71-22) in Utica Broad Street
921T 0.63 1.01 NY 8 Campion and Oxford roads and Mill Street (SH 66-6) in New Hartford NY 8
921V 0.02 0.03 NY 5 eastbound Schuyler Street in Amsterdam NY 5 westbound Former number; now part of NY 5
921W 2.05 3.30 Utica city line French Road, Champlin Avenue and Whitesboro Street (SH 9464) in Utica NY 5A
922A 1.92 3.09 NY 69 in Whitesboro Mohawk Street (SH 9463) NY 49 in Marcy
922B 0.70 1.13 NY 5S in German Flatts Washington Street (SH 9468) NY 5 / NY 28 in Herkimer
922C 0.07 0.11 Oneida CR 13 College Hill Road (SH 1610) in Kirkland NY 233 / NY 412
922E 1.24 2.00 NY 69 in Oriskany River Street (SH 9528) NY 49 in Marcy
926A 1.27 2.04 NY 8 / NY 12 northbound in Utica Horatio Street (SH 8N) NY 8 / NY 12 northbound in Deerfield

Region 3

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Region 3 primarily covers the eastern Finger Lakes area. The counties comprising this region are Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca, and Tompkins.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
930B 0.85 1.37 Onondaga Street West Street Arterial (SH 62-7) in Syracuse I-690 exit 11
930C 0.78 1.26 West Street Arterial Seymour and Adams streets (SH 62-7, SH 53-18, and SH 66-7) in Syracuse I-81 exit 18
930F 0.50 0.80 Ithaca city line East Shore Drive (SH 454) in Ithaca NY 34 Former routing of NY 34
930J 0.49 0.79 US 11 Bear Road (SH 57-7) in North Syracuse South Bay Road
930M 0.76 1.22 NY 298 in Salina New Court Street (SH 672 and SH 672A) Syracuse city line in DeWitt Former number; formerly part of NY 433; now part of NY 598
930P 0.88 1.42 NY 5 Bridge Street (SH 70-2 and SH 68-4) in DeWitt NY 290
930Q 0.65 1.05 NY 281 Ramp connection (SH 62-13) in Cortlandville I-81 exit 12
930T 2.30 3.70 NY 5 in Camillus SH 5016, SH 71-3, and SH 54-5 I-690 exit 6 in Geddes Former number; now NY 695
930W 0.18 0.29 Camillus town line West Genesee Street (SH 132) in Geddes NY 5 Former routing of NY 5
931B 0.91 1.46 NY 297 State Fair Boulevard (SH 9425) in Geddes I-690 exit 6 Formerly part of NY 48
931E 0.68 1.09 NY 326 Half Acre Road (SH 9470) in Aurelius US 20 / NY 5
931F 1.15 1.85 NY 321 Forward Road (SH 897) in Camillus NY 174 Former routing of NY 321
931G 0.19 0.31 NY 370 Oswego Street (SH 5274) in Liverpool Onondaga CR 91 at Tulip Street Formerly part of NY 57
931H 0.22 0.35 US 11 Circle Drive (SH 69-5) in Cicero Culvert east of NY 481 exit 10
931J 0.16 0.26 NY 31 Pardee Road (SH 57-6) in Cicero I-81 exit 30 northbound on-ramp
931K 0.18 0.29 NY 481 southbound on-ramp Soule Road (SH 69-5) in Clay NY 31
931L 0.26 0.42 US 11 South State Street (SH 64-7) in Syracuse Brighton Avenue
931M 0.21 0.34 Teall Avenue Arterial Road (SH 672A) in Salina NY 298
931P 0.14 0.23 Ramp to NY 690 southbound Sorrell Hill Road (SH 8496) in Van Buren NY 31
936A 1.58 2.54 US 11 in Salina I-81 northbound service road (SH 81IN) East Taft Road in Cicero
936B 1.55 2.49 East Taft Road in Cicero I-81 southbound service road (SH 81IS) US 11 in Salina
936C 0.90 1.45 Syracuse east city line I-690 eastbound service road (SH 690IE) in East Syracuse Bridge Street
936D 0.87 1.40 Bridge Street I-690 westbound service road (SH 690IW) in East Syracuse Syracuse east city line
936E 0.49 0.79 Hiawatha Boulevard I-81 northbound service road (SH 81IN) in Syracuse NY 370 westbound
936F 0.80 1.29 Ramp to I-81 southbound I-81 southbound service road (SH 81IS) in Syracuse NY 298 westbound

Region 4

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Region 4 primarily covers the western Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley areas. The counties comprising this region are Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, and Wyoming.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
940D 0.24 0.39 NY 15A Wye connection (SH 1868) in Mendon West Main Street
940G 1.74 2.80 NY 252 East River Road (SH 1367) in Brighton Rochester city line Designation removed November 26, 2007;[13] now part of Monroe CR 84
940H 1.18 1.90 Livingston County line (becomes CR 84) River Road (SH 5507) in Wheatland NY 251 Formerly part of NY 35
940J 1.62 2.61 NY 15A in Mendon Monroe Street (SH 575 and SH 1803) NY 65 in Honeoye Falls Designated NY 363 from c. 1932[14][15] to the late 1950s[16][17]
940K 3.96 6.37 NY 33 Mount Read Boulevard (SH 57-10, SH 50-5, SH 53-3P, SH 50-4, and SH 53-4P) in Rochester Joanne Drive
940L 2.37 3.81 NY 33A Howard Road (SH 9350) in Gates NY 31 Formerly part of NY 47
940M 2.18 3.51 Lyell Avenue Lake Avenue (SH 48-5) in Rochester NY 104
940P 1.03 1.66 NY 386 Spencerport Expressway (SH 61-7) in Gates I-490 Former number; now part of NY 531
940T 1.82 2.93 I-490 exit 13 Inner Loop (SH 71-7, SH 70-1, SH 70-2, SH 60-7, SH 63-23, and SH 56-3) in Rochester North Union Street
940U 0.88 1.42 I-490 exit 24 West Commercial Street (SH 56-9 and SH 64-7) in East Rochester NY 153
941A 1.24 2.00 NY 18 Latta Road (SH 399) in Greece Rochester city line
941B 0.65 1.05 Rochester city line Empire Boulevard (SH 98) in Irondequoit NY 404 at NY 590 exit 8 Formerly part of US 104
941C 0.33 0.53 Ontario CR 25 Outlet Road in Phelps NY 88 Designation removed c. 2004;[18][19] now part of CR 25
941D 1.14 1.83 Ontario CR 32 at Hickox Road Bristol Road (SH 187) in Canandaigua NY 21 Designation removed between 2004 and 2007;[6][18] now part of CR 32
941E 1.14 1.83 NY 245 SH 203 in Gorham Ontario CR 18 northwest of NY 245 Designation removed between 2004 and 2007;[6][18] now part of CR 18
941F 0.52 0.84 Ontario CR 24 / CR 29 South Street (SH 662) in Gorham NY 245 Designation removed between 2004 and 2007;[6][18] now part of CR 24
941G 0.47 0.76 US 20 / NY 5 Pre-Emption Road and Washington Street (SH 333) in Geneva Geneva city line Designation removed between 2004 and 2007;[6][18] Pre-Emption Road portion now part of Ontario CR 6
941H[3] 0.04 0.06 NY 245 Blodgett Road (SH 662) in Gorham NY 247 Wye connection; designation removed between 2004 and 2007;[6][18] now Ontario CR 50
941K 0.13 0.21 NY 63 in Geneseo Court Street (SH 49-11) Lower Court in Geneseo
941L 5.66 9.11 Irondequoit Bay Outlet Lake Road (SH 573) in Webster NY 250 Former extension of NY 18; designation removed November 26, 2007;[13] now part of Monroe CR 1
941M 0.22 0.35 NY 98 Roosevelt Highway (SH 1926) in Carlton NY 18 Wye connection
941P 2.17 3.49 NY 360 Redman Road (SH 286) in Hamlin Cook Road Formerly NY 215; designation removed November 26, 2007;[13] now part of Monroe CR 236
941V 2.23 3.59 Rochester city line Blossom Road (SH 408) NY 286 in Penfield Formerly NY 286A
942B 0.17 0.27 NY 441 Washington Street (SH 1337) in Penfield Monroe CR 270 at bridge over Irondequoit Creek Designation removed November 26, 2007;[13] now part of CR 270
942D 0.43 0.69 NY 63 Mary Jemison Drive (SH 49-11) in Geneseo US 20A / NY 39 Connection for NY 63 south to US 20A / NY 39 east
942G 0.51 0.82 I-490 exit 14 Plymouth Avenue (SH 54-15 and SH 52-12) in Rochester Inner Loop
942J[3] 0.02 0.03 NY 251 Wye connection (SH 8223) in Victor NY 96 Designation removed between 2004 and 2007[6][18]
942T 0.14 0.23 Lakeshore Drive South Main Street (SH 49-7) in Canandaigua US 20 / NY 5 / NY 21 / NY 332 Former routing of US 20 / NY 5
942W 0.47 0.76 US 20 / NY 5 West Avenue (SH 5576) in Canandaigua Canandaigua city line Former routing of US 20 / NY 5; designation removed between 2004 and 2007[6][18]
943A 0.44 0.71 US 20 / NY 5 / NY 21 Bristol Road (SH 187) in Canandaigua Canandaigua city line Former routing of NY 21; designation removed between 2004 and 2007[6][18]
943B 1.52 2.45 NY 31 (Redman Road) West Avenue (SH 5425) in Brockport NY 19 Former routing of NY 31; designation removed November 26, 2007;[13] now Monroe CR 281
943C 1.68 2.70 NY 65 Calkins Road (SH 497) in Pittsford NY 64 Former extension of NY 253
943E 0.97 1.56 NY 253 Erie Station Road (SH 1499A) in Henrietta NY 15 Former routing of NY 253
943F 0.35 0.56 Lake Ontario State Parkway at Lake Avenue in Rochester Colonel Patrick O'Rorke Memorial Bridge Thomas Avenue in Irondequoit Assigned November 26, 2007[13]
946A 1.87 3.01 Clinton Avenue in Rochester NY 104 eastbound service road (SH 104E) Goodman Street in Irondequoit Assigned between 2004 and 2007[6][18]
946B 2.64 4.25 Culver Road in Irondequoit NY 104 westbound service road (SH 104W) Clinton Avenue in Rochester Assigned between 2004 and 2007[6][18]
946C 2.27 3.65 Five Mile Line Road NY 104 eastbound service road (SH 104E) in Webster NY 250 Assigned between 2004 and 2007[6][18]
946D 2.28 3.67 NY 250 NY 104 westbound service road (SH 104W) in Webster Five Mile Line Road Assigned between 2004 and 2007[6][18]
946E 1.10 1.77 Manitou Road NY 531 eastbound service road (SH 531E) in Gates NY 386 Assigned between 2004 and 2007[6][18]
946F 1.10 1.77 NY 386 NY 531 westbound service road (SH 531W) in Gates Manitou Road Assigned between 2004 and 2007[6][18]
947A 35.06 56.42 Lakeside Beach Road in Carlton Lake Ontario State Parkway (SH 69-2, SH 70-3, SH 69-1, SH 50-2, SH 49-1, SH 49-2, SH 51-3, SH 52-2, SH 53-5, SH 55-1, SH 58-4, and SH C58-25) Lake Avenue in Rochester Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (partially under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
948A 0.55 0.89 NY 18 Lakeside Beach Road (SH 69-2) in Carlton Lakeside Beach State Park access road Maintained by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Region 5

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Region 5 primarily covers the Niagara Frontier and southwestern New York. The counties comprising this region are Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
950A 12.71 20.45 Pennsylvania state line in South Valley Brown Run and West Bank Perimeter roads (SH 65-1, SH 67-1, SH 65-2, SH 64-2, and SH 68-1) NY 394 at I-86 / NY 17 exit 17 in Coldspring
950B 0.51 0.82 West State Street North State Street (SH 40-2) in Salamanca NY 353 Former number;[failed verification] concurrent with Cattaraugus CR 94 north of Salamanca city line
950C 1.51 2.43 NY 266 Grand Island Boulevard (SH 9333) in Tonawanda NY 324 Eastbound only. Former routing of NY 324
950D 1.22 1.96 US 20 Shortman Road (SH 62-8) in Ripley NY 5 Serves I-90 / Thruway exit 61
950E 0.32 0.51 NY 5 / NY 384 Church and Division streets (SH 75-33 and SH 69-8) in Buffalo Elm Street Overlaps NY 5
950H 2.87 4.62 I-290 exit 2 in Tonawanda Twin Cities Memorial Highway (SH 63-3, SH 67-23, and SH 67-24) Wheatfield Street in North Tonawanda Former number; now part of NY 425
950J 0.22 0.35 NY 75 Camp Road (SH 1067) in Hamburg NY 5 Former routing of NY 75
950K 1.56 2.51 Buffalo city line Niagara Falls Boulevard (SH 5193) on TonawandaAmherst town line US 62 / NY 324
950M 0.69 1.11 Buffalo city line Potters Road (SH 9219) in West Seneca NY 240 Former routing of NY 240
950U 0.23 0.37 Maryland Avenue Highland Avenue (SH 58-24) in Niagara Falls NY 61
951A 2.80 4.51 NY 384 in Niagara Falls LaSalle Expressway (SH 68-2, SH 67-15, and SH 67-1) Williams Road in Wheatfield
951B 0.40 0.64 NY 31 Walnut Street (SH 56-18) in Lockport Pound Street
951C 1.09 1.75 NY 60 / NY 394 Washington Street (SH 61-10) in Jamestown Fluvanna Avenue Designation removed; now NY 430
951E 0.58 0.93 US 62 Big Tree Road (SH 1586) in Hamburg US 20 / US 20A
951H 0.34 0.55 U.S. Customs Plaza Connector from the customs plaza to I-190 (SH 69-1) in Buffalo I-190
951J 0.57 0.92 Massachusetts Avenue Ramp connection (SH 69-1) in Buffalo I-190 / Thruway southbound Maintained by New York State Thruway Authority
951K 0.26 0.42 NY 5 east Ramp connection (SH 66-1) in Buffalo I-190 / Thruway northbound
951L 0.42 0.68 I-190 / Thruway northbound Ramp connection (SH THUWY and SH 69-1) in Buffalo NY 266
951M 1.07 1.72 Allegany State Park Route 1 at Salamanca city line Parkway Drive (SH 55-11) in Salamanca I-86 / US 219 / NY 17 exit 21
951T 9.43 15.18 NY 394 in Coldspring Allegheny Reservoir service road (SH 8328, SH 8308, and SH 54-5) NY 417 in Salamanca Formerly part of NY 17; gap in designation in Red House
951V 2.08 3.35 NY 16 / NY 400 Olean Road (SH 5317) in Aurora NY 16 at NY 400 Former routing of NY 16
952A 3.22 5.18 Buffalo city line Genesee Street (SH 1212) in Cheektowaga NY 33 Formerly part of NY 33B
952B 0.09 0.14 Niagara Scenic Parkway John B. Daly Boulevard (SH 75-5) in Niagara Falls NY 384
952G 0.44 0.71 NY 384 Church Street (SH 75-33 and SH 54-2) in Buffalo I-190 / Thruway exit 7
952H 0.05 0.08 NY 5 Central Avenue (SH 9240) in Silver Creek US 20 Former routing of NY 5; part of US 20 Truck
952J 1.06 1.71 Erie CR 44 at CR 463 New Armor Duells Road (SH 72-1) in Orchard Park NY 240 / NY 277
952M 1.08 1.74 I-86 / NY 17 exit 16 West Main Street (SH 9400) in Randolph NY 394
952P 7.64 12.30 Pennsylvania state line in Busti Forest Avenue (SH 9407 and SH 9408) NY 60 in Jamestown
952Q 14.05 22.61 Buffalo city line in Cheektowaga Walden Avenue (SH 9411) NY 33 in Alden Longest non-parkway reference route
952T 2.25 3.62 Erie CR 171 at CR 192 Sweet Home Road (SH 82-12 and SH 9409) in Amherst Erie CR 301 at CR 232
952V 1.95 3.14 NY 265 / NY 384 in Wheatfield Williams Road (SH 9431) US 62 in Niagara Falls
952W 0.45 0.72 NY 417 West Five Mile Road (SH 9401) in Allegany I-86 / NY 17 exit 24
953A 0.21 0.34 I-86 / NY 17 exit 15 School House Road (SH 66-4) in Randolph NY 394
953B 0.43 0.69 NY 430 Strunk Road (SH 69-6) in Jamestown I-86 / NY 17 exit 11
953C 0.37 0.60 NY 16 Ramp connection (SH 56-4) in West Seneca NY 400
954D 0.95 1.53 NY 16 Oak and Elm streets (SH 77-25) in Buffalo NY 33
954E 0.49 0.79 Reed Street Buffalo Street (SH 8010) in Olean I-86 / NY 17 exit 25
954F 0.51 0.82 I-990 exit 1 Ramp connector (SH 81-2) in Amherst SUNY Buffalo North Campus
954G 6.13 9.87 US 20A / NY 78 in Wales Two Rod Road (SH 9412, SH 5635, and SH 529) NY 354 in Marilla Part is former NY 358
954J 1.73 2.78 NY 430 Southern Tier Expressway spur (SH 73-7) in Ellery I-86 / NY 17 exit 10 Former routing of NY 17
954K 1.11 1.79 NY 394 McDaniel Avenue and Third Street (SH 86-7 and SH 86-4) in Jamestown NY 60
954L 3.11 5.01 Washington Street Broadway (SH 86-8 and SH 92-3) in Buffalo Fillmore Avenue Formerly part of NY 130
954M 3.47 5.58 Lockport city line in Lockport Akron Road (SH 749) NY 93 in Royalton Former routing of NY 93; designation removed October 1, 1998;[20] now CR 142
2017 route log still shows NY 954M as a current route.[21]
954P 0.53 0.85 Niagara Scenic Parkway Upper Mountain Road (SH 60-2) in Lewiston NY 265
954T 0.57 0.92 I-86 / US 219 / NY 17 exit 23 SH 8018 and SH 8144 in Carrollton NY 417 Former routing of US 219; part of US 219 Business
954V 0.85 1.37 NY 384 Rainbow Blvd and 1st Street (SH 75-4 and SH 73-4) NY 104
955A 0.19 0.31 Canada–US border Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls NY 384 Maintained by Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
955B 0.19 0.31 Canada–US border Peace Bridge in Buffalo Peace Bridge customs plaza Maintained by Peace Bridge Authority
955C 0.13 0.21 Canada–US border Whirlpool Rapids Bridge in Niagara Falls NY 182 Maintained by Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
957A 19.20 30.90 LaSalle Expressway in Niagara Falls Niagara Scenic Parkway (SH PKWAY and SH RAMP) NY 18 in Porter Maintained by New York State Parks Department
957B 2.29 3.69 West River Road South Parkway (SH 35-2 and SH 35-1) on Grand Island I-190 / Thruway Maintained by New York State Parks Department
957C 8.48 13.65 South Parkway West River Parkway (SH 49-1 and SH 51-3) on Grand Island I-190 / Thruway Maintained by New York State Parks Department
958A 1.20 1.93 Niagara Scenic Parkway Spur to Fort Niagara (SH 65-2) in Porter Fort Niagara State Park Maintained by New York State Parks Department

Region 6

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Region 6 primarily covers the western and central portions of the Southern Tier. The counties comprising this region are Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates. Reference routes for Tioga County are also listed here, as Tioga County was in Region 6 until August 2007.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
960B 0.78 1.26 University Street North Main Street (SH 1654) in Alfred NY 244 Former NY 856
960D Steuben County line Sagetown Road in Southport NY 328 Former number; former routing of NY 328; now Chemung CR 78
960H 0.22 0.35 NY 96 Mill Street (SH 5471) in Candor NY 96B In Region 9; former routing of NY 96B
960J 0.73 1.17 NY 434 NY 17 exit 65 connection (SH 65-3 and SH 66-3) in Owego NY 17C In Region 9
960M 0.31 0.50 NY 415 in Erwin Meads Creek Road (SH 9380) I-86 / NY 17 exit 42 in Campbell Former NY 960
960Q 0.70 1.13 NY 352 Madison Avenue in Elmira Washington Avenue Former number; formerly part of NY 13
960U 0.74 1.19 I-86 / NY 17 exit 39 Babcock Hollow Road (SH 69-2) in Bath NY 415 Former routing of NY 15; formerly NY 866
961A 0.16 0.26 NY 17 exit 59 / NY 427 Wyncoop Creek Road (SH 67-4) in Chemung Chemung CR 3 at CR 60
961B 0.14 0.23 Pennsylvania state line Wilawana Road (SH 1764) in Chemung NY 427 Former routing of NY 427
961F 5.89 9.48 NY 70 in Burns West Avenue (SH 1366 and SH 5532) NY 36 in Arkport Former routing of NY 70; signed as a touring route
961G 0.08 0.13 NY 244 Hamilton Hill Road (SH 5502) in Alfred NY 21
961H 0.37 0.60 NY 54 Extension of Hopeton Road (SH 1721) in Torrey NY 14
961J 0.54 0.87 NY 415 Michigan Hollow Road (SH 73-3) in Avoca Kanona Road
961K 0.80 1.29 NY 427 Maple Avenue (SH 355) in Elmira Elmira city line Former number; former routing of NY 427; now Chemung CR 85
961L 0.09 0.14 Steuben County line (becomes CR 87) Hammondsport–Wayne Road (SH 1684) in Tyrone NY 230 Former routing of NY 230
961M 0.18 0.29 NY 14 Clemens Center Parkway (SH 80-2) in Elmira Grand Central Avenue
961P[3] 1.85 2.98 NY 414 in Corning city Southern Tier Expressway NY 17 / NY 961Q in Corning Former number; now part of I-86
961Q 0.12 0.19 I-86 / NY 17 exit 47 SH 82-22 in Corning NY 352
961T 0.43 0.69 NY 352 SH 55-5 in Corning I-86 / NY 17 exit 48 Former routing of NY 17
962A 0.50 0.80 NY 21 Karr Valley Road (SH 70-14) in Almond I-86 / NY 17 exit 33
962B 0.28 0.45 Steuben CR 70A Mill Road (SH 69-4) in Howard Steuben CR 70 at Miller and Smith Pond Roads
962C 0.33 0.53 NY 14A SH 5334 in Reading NY 14
962D 0.50 0.80 I-390 exit 2 Loon Lake Road (SH 74-1) in Cohocton NY 415 Formerly part of NY 371
962E 0.70 1.13 I-86 / NY 17 exit 52A Extension of Chemung CR 64 (SH 69-3) in Horseheads NY 14
962F 0.38 0.61 NY 14 Extension of NY 962E (SH 69-3) in Horseheads Lackawanna Avenue
962G 0.31 0.50 NY 434 Halstead and Lackawanna avenues (SH 66-3) in Owego NY 17 exit 64 In Region 9
962J 0.41 0.66 NY 434 SH 2000-3 in Owego NY 17C In Region 9; serves NY 17 exit 66; signed as a touring route

Region 7

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Region 7 primarily covers the North Country and the northern portion of the Adirondacks. The counties comprising this region are Clinton, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
970B 0.95 1.53 NY 37 / NY 420 Main Street (SH 5467) in Massena NY 37B Former extension of NY 420
970C 1.42 2.29 NY 37 / NY 56 Andrews Street (SH 8100 and SH 1631) in Massena Main Street (970B) Former extension of NY 56
970E 0.50 0.80 NY 812 in Oswegatchie State Street (SH 1388 and SH 67-29) NY 68 in Ogdensburg Formerly part of NY 87
970F 0.08 0.13 NY 374 SH 776 in Plattsburgh NY 3 Former routing of NY 374; provides access from NY 374 eastbound to NY 3
970G 0.25 0.40 NY 3 Eastbound ramp connection (SH 69-2) in Plattsburgh NY 374
970H 0.41 0.66 NY 374 Westbound ramp connection (SH 69-2) in Plattsburgh NY 3
970J 0.03 0.05 NY 12D McAlpine Street (SH 9317) in Lyons Falls Mohawk, Adirondack and Northern Railroad crossing Formerly part of NY 337
970K 0.33 0.53 Ramp from I-81 southbound Old Rome State Road (SH 9374) in Watertown NY 232
970M .46 0.74 NY 195 Stockholm–Lawrence Road in Lawrence US 11 Decommissioned.[22]
971G 0.56 0.90 NY 37 Rooseveltown traffic circle (SH 1861) in Massena NY 37 Eliminated between 2009 and 2012 as part of redesign of Seaway International Bridge approach[7][8]
970T 0.98 1.58 NY 37 Water Street (SH 9393) in Fort Covington Canada–US border (becomes Quebec Route 132)
971A 0.57 0.92 NY 37 / NY 812 Ford Street (SH 57-16) in Ogdensburg Greene Street Former routing of NY 37
971B 0.46 0.74 US 9 at I-87 exit 43 northbound ramps East Service Road (SH 46-2) in Champlain Cul-de-sac at Canada–US border Formerly part of US 9
971D 0.58 0.93 NY 421 Mountain Camp Road in Piercefield Warren Point Former number; former routing of NY 421
971G 0.56 0.90 NY 37 Rooseveltown traffic circle (SH 1861) in Massena NY 37 Eliminated between 2009 and 2012 as part of redesign of Seaway International Bridge approach[7][8]
971H 0.16 0.26 NY 12F in Hounsfield Bridge Street (SH 9439) NY 12E in Brownville Former number
971J 0.12 0.19 NY 131 SH 5536 in Massena St. Lawrence CR 43 Wye connection; former routing of NY 131
971K 0.49 0.79 NY 12 / NY 26 Church, James, and Market streets (SH 5304) in Alexandria Bay Fuller Street
971L 0.04 0.06 NY 190 SH 8480 in Ellenburg US 11 Former routing of NY 190
971P 0.78 1.26 0.12-mile (0.19 km) west of I-81 exit 43 southbound ramps Kellogg Hill Road (SH 57-2) in Adams US 11
971Q 0.22 0.35 US 11 Fort Drum Memorial Drive (SH 87-1) in Le Ray East end of bridge over CSX Transportation rail line
971T 0.08 0.13 NY 56 Park Street (SH 9389) in Potsdam US 11
971U 0.52 0.84 US 11 Maple Street (SH 5308) in Potsdam NY 56 Former routing of US 11
971V 0.90 1.45 Fort Drum Gate 1 SH 9436 in Rutland NY 3
972A 0.63 1.01 I-87 exit 43 southbound ramps West Service Road (SH 46-2) in Champlain Cul-de-sac at Canada–US border
972B 0.29 0.47 I-87 exit 37 Ramp connection (SH 58-23) in Plattsburgh NY 3
972C 0.95 1.53 NY 972E at St. Lawrence CR 45 Seaway International Bridge in Massena Canada–US border Former number; Maintained by Seaway International Bridge Corporation
972D 0.40 0.64 US 9 West Service Road (SH 46-2) in Champlain I-87 exit 43 southbound ramps
972E 0.04 0.06 NY 37 Seaway International Bridge approach (SH 1861) NY 972C at St. Lawrence CR 45 Assigned between 2009 and 2012 as part of redesign of Seaway International Bridge approach[7][8]

Region 8

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Region 8 primarily covers the Middle and Lower Hudson Valley. The counties comprising this region are Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
980B 0.35 0.56 US 9 Main Street (SH 8141) in Valatie NY 203
980C 0.31 0.50 US 20 Wye connection (SH 615) in New Lebanon NY 22
980D 0.21 0.34 NY 22 Albany Street (SH 8514) in Canaan Massachusetts state line (becomes Route 102) Former NY 958
980E 0.16 0.26 NY 71 Wye connection (SH 1780) in Hillsdale NY 22 Former NY 959
980F 0.30 0.48 NY 22 Old Route 22 (SH 5645 and SH 5347) in Copake NY 344 Former NY 960
980G 0.71 1.14 NY 22 Old Route 22 (SH 5460 and SH 1722) in Washington NY 343
980J 1.67 2.69 Beacon city line Fishkill Avenue (SH 567) in Fishkill NY 52 at I-84 exit 44 Part of NY 52 Business
980P 2.12 3.41 NY 52 at I-84 exit 8 in Newburgh South Street Arterial (SH 8408 and SH 61-7) Liberty Street in Newburgh Former routing of NY 52
980T 4.06 6.53 US 9W in New Windsor Old Route 9W, River Road, Water Street, North Street, and Plank Road (SH 415, SH 1808, and SH 85-2) US 9W / NY 32 in Newburgh
980U 1.29 2.08 US 9W Main Street (SH 8078) in Highlands NY 218
980W 0.64 1.03 NY 218 West Point Highway (SH 9115) in Highlands U.S. Military Academy
981B 0.28 0.45 I-684 at I-84 exit 68 SH 5203 and SH 64-6 in Southeast NY 22
981F 0.48 0.77 US 202 West Side Avenue (SH 1660) in Haverstraw US 9W
981G 0.33 0.53 NY 17 Seven Lakes Road (SH 49-1 and SH 63-10) in Sloatsburg Seven Lakes Parkway
981H 0.11 0.18 NY 340 Highland Avenue (SH 1697) in Orangetown US 9W
981J 0.17 0.27 NY 340 Highland Avenue (SH 8250) in Orangetown US 9W
981K 0.58 0.93 Hurley Avenue in Kingston Washington Avenue (SH 62-21 and SH 5173) NY 28 in Ulster Former routing of NY 28
981L 0.21 0.34 Van Steenberg Lane Reservoir Road (SH 1186) in Olive NY 28
981M 1.18 1.90 NY 983F at Kingston city line Albany Avenue (SH 5000) in Ulster US 9W Former routing of US 209
981U 0.29 0.47 Memorial Highway Cross Avenue (SH 65-20) in New Rochelle I-95 exit 16
981V 0.71 1.14 US 1 (Main Street) Memorial Highway (SH 65-20, SH 54-7, and SH 57-7) in New Rochelle Lincoln Avenue
982B 0.92 1.48 Rye city line Midland Avenue (SH 63-7 and SH 9479) in Port Chester US 1
982C 0.73 1.17 NY 120A Putnam Avenue (SH 9369) in Port Chester US 1
982E 0.33 0.53 US 9W Crystal Lake Cross Road (SH 9328) in Highlands NY 218
982H 0.33 0.53 NY 55 Burnett Boulevard (SH 549) in Poughkeepsie US 44
982J 0.81 1.30 River Street (NY 982K) Palmer Avenue and Petersville Road (SH 66-22) in New Rochelle Potter Avenue
982K 1.07 1.72 US 1 north River, Cedar, and Harrison Streets (SH 66-22) in New Rochelle US 1 north Not shown in the 2017 route log.
982L 2.29 3.69 New Jersey state line; continues as Garden State Parkway (unsigned NJ 444) Garden State Parkway Connector (SH 56028) in Ramapo I-87 / I-287 / Thruway exit 14A Maintained by the New York State Thruway Authority
982M 2.30 3.70 Railroad bridge in Rhinebeck Rhinecliff Road (SH 1530) NY 308 at US 9 in Rhinebeck village
982P 0.32 0.51 NY 17M (Brookside Avenue) Main Street (SH 5297) in Chester NY 94 (Academy Avenue)
982Q 0.05 0.08 River Street (NY 982K) Spring Street (SH 66-22) in New Rochelle Cedar Street (NY 982K) Not shown in the 2017 route log.
983B 2.37 3.81 South Broadway Nepperhan Avenue Arterial and Old Nepperhan Avenue (SH 82-7, SH 72-8, SH 84-3, and SH 93-1) in Yonkers NY 9A (Saw Mill River Road)
983C 0.67 1.08 Nepperhan Avenue Yonkers Avenue (SH 72-8 and SH 73-11) in Yonkers Saw Mill River Parkway exit 5
983D 0.39 0.63 NY 124 Spring Street (SH 899) in Lewisboro NY 35
983F 0.51 0.82 NY 32 Albany Avenue Arterial (SH 75-30 and SH 78-21) in Kingston NY 981M at Ulster town line Former routing of US 209
983G 0.16 0.26 Broadway Albany Avenue (SH 58–14) in Kingston NY 32
983T 0.68 1.09 NY 376 (Raymond Avenue) Hooker Avenue (SH 1529) in Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie city line
983W 0.25 0.40 Fairmont Avenue East West Arterial (SH 549) in Poughkeepsie US 44 / NY 55
984A 0.25 0.40 Poughkeepsie city line Salt Point Turnpike (SH 9451) in Poughkeepsie NY 115
984C 0.50 0.80 NY 17 SH 53-15 in Woodbury I-87 / Thruway exit 16
984D 0.57 0.92 US 9W in Esopus Old Route 9W (SH 5599D and SH 5599C) Abeel Street in Kingston
984E 2.54 4.09 Saw Mill River Parkway exit 5 Yonkers Avenue (SH 79-12) in Yonkers Bronx River Parkway
984G 0.50 0.80 NY 984J Manhattanville Road (SH 81-8) in Harrison NY 120 Former number; still shown in the 2017 route log as a current route.
984H 1.57 2.53 New York City line Riverdale Avenue Arterial (SH 82-16 and SH 81-13) in Yonkers Warburton Avenue
984J 1.53 2.46 Hutchinson River Parkway I-684 east spur (SH 65-17) in Harrison I-684
984K 0.40 0.64 US 9W River Road (SH 41-2) in New Windsor NY 980T (Old Route 9W)
984L 0.43 0.69 NY 9A Tuckahoe Road (SH 89-3) in Yonkers I-87 / Thruway exit 6
984M 0.08 0.13 Saw Mill River Parkway Farragut Avenue (SH 9539) in Hastings-on-Hudson NY 9A
984P 1.55 2.49 NY 82 / NY 343 North Avenue and Franklin Avenue (SH 1114) in Millbrook US 44 Former routing of US 44
987A 5.59 9.00 Seven Lakes Parkway in Haverstraw Lake Welch Parkway (SH 67-3 and SH 67-4) Palisades Interstate Parkway in Stony Point Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under Palisades Interstate Park Commission jurisdiction)
987C 26.14 42.07 New Jersey state line Palisades Interstate Parkway (SH 54-1, SH 55-1, SH 56-1, SH 53-9, SH 53-1, SH 51-2, SH 50-2, SH 48-1, SH 50-1, SH 52-1, and SH 58-1) US 6 / US 9W / US 202 in Highlands Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under Palisades Interstate Park Commission jurisdiction)
987D 29.81 47.97 New York City line Saw Mill River Parkway (SH 9484, SH 9485, and SH 9486) I-684 exit 5 in Bedford Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
987E 17.27 27.79 Johnsontown Road in Sloatsburg Seven Lakes Parkway (SH 61-1, SH 77-3, SH 74-1, SH 65-2, SH 58-1, SH 50-1, SH 74-4, and SH 77-4) US 9W / US 202 in Stony Point Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under Palisades Interstate Park Commission jurisdiction)
987F 12.62 20.31 Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers Sprain Brook Parkway (SH 9488) Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
987G 104.33 167.90 Bronx River Parkway in Mount Pleasant Taconic State Parkway (SH 9480, SH 9481, SH 9482, and SH 9483) I-90 / Thruway in Chatham Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
987H 6.61 10.64 US 6 / US 9 / US 202 in Peekskill Bear Mountain State Parkway (SH 9500 and SH 9480) Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation; 2017 route log shows Bear Mountain State Parkway as NY 981P, which consists of the western Section from South Street (off of the Annsville Circle) to Crompond Road (US 202/NY 35) and the Eastern Section from US 202/NY35 just west of Pine Grove Court to the Taconic State Parkway.
987J 0.45 0.72 Saw Mill River Parkway Farragut Parkway (SH 9485) in Hastings-on-Hudson Farragut Avenue

Region 9

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Region 9 primarily covers the eastern Southern Tier and the Central Leatherstocking and Catskill regions. The counties comprising this region are Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, and Sullivan. Region 9 also includes Tioga County; however, the reference routes in Tioga County have designations corresponding to Region 6 since the county was part of Region 6 when the routes were assigned.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
990D 1.13 1.82 Binghamton city line Riverside Drive (SH 444) in Johnson City NY 201 Formerly part of NY 17H
990E 0.09 0.14 NY 201 Floral Avenue (SH 54-7) in Johnson City Orchard Avenue
990F 0.43 0.69 US 11 Crescent Drive and Francis Street (SH 834) in Kirkwood, New York NY 990G
990G 1.16 1.87 US 11 Old Route 17 (SH 5022) in Kirkwood, New York I-86/NY 17 at I-81 exit 2
990H 1.06 1.71 Binghamton city line Chenango Street (SH 5506) in Port Dickinson NY 7
990J 0.62 1.00 NY 369 SH 1871 in Fenton Pigeon Hill Road at Chenango Valley State Park
990K[3] 4.04 6.50 NY 369 in Fenton SH 5242 and SH 266 NY 7 in Colesville Former number; former routing of NY 7; now NY 7B
990L 1.44 2.32 NY 12 in Norwich city East Main Street and East River Road (SH 59-18 and SH 59-24) NY 23 in Norwich Signed as a touring route
990P 10.66 17.16 NY 97 in Hancock SH 5456, SH 65-9, SH 53-3, and SH 8534 NY 10 in Tompkins Former number; formerly NY 236 then NY 989; now NY 268
990T 0.10 0.16 NY 17 at exit 84 SH 5045 in Deposit NY 8 / NY 10 Short connection from the underpass to the eastbound NY 17 ramps
990V 6.11 9.83 NY 30 in Gilboa SH 1784, SH BWS, and SH 1347 Bear Kill Road in Conesville Formerly NY 342; signed as a touring route
991A 2.15 3.46 NY 220 Steere Road (SH 76-7) in McDonough Bowman Lake State Park
991C 0.32 0.51 NY 201 at NY 17 exit 70 SH 68-8 in Johnson City Harry L. Drive
991D 0.15 0.24 Susquehanna River bridge in Oneonta Ramp connection (SH 71-18) NY 205 at I-88 exit 13 in Oneonta
991F 0.25 0.40 I-88 exit 16 SH 71-6 in Oneonta NY 7
991H 0.75 1.21 I-88 exit 10 in Sidney Ramp connection and Susquehanna River bridge (SH 73-11 and SH 73-12) NY 7 in Unadilla
991J 0.55 0.89 Otsego CR 48 in Otego Ramp connection and Susquehanna River bridge (SH 73-8) NY 7 in Otego Serves I-88 exit 12
991L 0.44 0.71 NY 41 in Afton Ramp connection (SH 1171 and SH 72-5) I-88 exit 7 in Afton
991T 0.18 0.29 Otsego CR 58 south of I-88 / NY 28 Gersoni Road (SH 77-19) in Milford NY 28 at I-88 exit 17
992D 0.65 1.05 NY 28 in Oneonta Main Street (SH 5455 and SH 77-14) NY 7 / NY 23 in Oneonta Former routing of NY 28; serves I-88 exit 14
992E 0.73 1.17 Washington Street Riverside Drive (SH 63-27) in Binghamton NY 363 / NY 434
992G 0.51 0.82 NY 7 D.K. Lifgren Drive (SH 318) in Milford NY 28 Former routing of NY 28; now connects it with NY 7 since the new alignment passes over NY 7
992H 0.82 1.32 I-88 exit 18 SH 77-9 in Maryland NY 7
992J 0.37 0.60 I-88 exit 19 Hollenbeck Road (SH 77-5) in Worcester NY 7
992K 0.34 0.55 NY 7 / NY 10 Ramp connection (SH 77-27) in Richmondville I-88 exit 20
992L 0.26 0.42 I-88 exit 21 Hite Road (SH 77-21) in Richmondville NY 7 / NY 10
992P 0.69 1.11 I-88 exit 5 Martin Hill Road (SH 72-1) in Colesville NY 7
992Q 0.31 0.50 CR 176 NY 17 Exit 99 connector (SH 5223) NY 17

Regions 10 and 11

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Regions 10 and 11 collectively cover the core of Downstate New York, with Region 10 covering Long Island and Region 11 covering New York City. As such, Nassau and Suffolk counties comprise Region 10 and the five boroughs of New York City—The Bronx, Brooklyn (Kings County), Manhattan (New York County), Queens, and Staten Island (Richmond County)—comprise Region 11.

Route Length
(mi)
Length
(km)
From Via To Notes
900A 0.08 0.13 Greenport Marina Main Street (SH 1719) in Greenport NY 25
900B 1.93 3.11 North Hempstead town line Glen Cove Road (SH 52-7) in Oyster Bay NY 107 Formerly NY 904
900C 0.68 1.09 Orient Beach State Park Orient Park Road (SH 1902) in Orient Point NY 25
900D 0.40 0.64 NY 27A Old Sunrise Highway (SH 5701A) in East Massapequa Suffolk County line (becomes CR 12) Former routing of NY 27
900F 0.89 1.43 New York City line Union Turnpike (SH 42-1) in North New Hyde Park Marcus Avenue Formerly part of NY 25C
900G 0.66 1.06 I-278 Triborough Bridge spur (SH BRDGE) in Manhattan East 126th Street
900J 0.60 0.97 Cross Bay Parkway (NY 907J) at Beach Channel Drive in Rockaway Beach Cross Bay Bridge in Queens Cross Bay Boulevard at Van Brunt Road in Broad Channel
900P 0.41 0.66 New York City line Jericho Turnpike (SH 1831) in Bellerose Terrace NY 25 (Braddock Avenue) Former routing of NY 25
900V 0.25 0.40 Atlantic Beach Bridge toll booth Nassau Expressway (SH 52-1) in Lawrence Seagirt Boulevard Former number; overlapped with NY 878
900W 2.79 4.49 Knoll Road Montauk Highway (SH 1274) in Southampton Tuckahoe Lane Former routing of NY 27A
901A 0.67 1.08 I-495 north service road Simeon Woods Road (SH 61-5 and SH 64-5) in Islip Kings Highway Serves Suffolk County and New York State government offices
901B 1.00 1.61 Rockaway Point Boulevard in Queens Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge (SH AUTH) Toll booth at Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn
901C 0.33 0.53 New York City line Seagirt Boulevard (SH 52-1) in Lawrence Nassau Expressway
906A 42.90 69.04 Horace Harding Expressway service road at New York City line I-495 eastbound service road (SH 495IE) Sills Road in Brookhaven
906B 42.86 68.98 Sills Road in Brookhaven I-495 westbound service road (SH 495IW) Horace Harding Expressway service road at New York City line
906C 21.32 34.31 NY 109 in Babylon NY 27 eastbound service road (SH 27E) Hospital Road in Brookhaven
906D 20.48 32.96 NY 112 in Brookhaven NY 27 westbound service road (SH 27W) NY 109 in Babylon
907A 10.44 16.80 Laurelton Parkway in Queens Cross Island Parkway (Belt System) (SH PKWAY) I-678 (Whitestone Expressway) in Queens Maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation
907B 1.71 2.75 NY 27 Laurelton Parkway (Belt System) (SH PKWAY) in Queens Southern State Parkway Maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation
907C 17.73 28.53 I-278 (Gowanus Expressway) in Brooklyn Shore Parkway (Belt System) (SH PKWAY) Lefferts Boulevard in Queens Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation and New York City Department of Transportation
907D 4.99 8.03 Shore Parkway (Belt System) at Lefferts Boulevard Southern Parkway (Belt System) (SH PKWAY) in Queens NY 27 Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation and New York City Department of Transportation
907E 2.63 4.23 Southern State Parkway Bethpage State Parkway (SH 36-1) in Oyster Bay Bethpage State Park Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
907F 2.28 3.67 Bronx River Parkway Bronx and Pelham Parkway (SH PKWAY) in the Bronx I-95 (Bruckner Expressway) Maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation
907G[23] Bronx River Parkway in Westchester County Former number; now maintained by Westchester County and designated CR 9987
907H 5.59 9.00 Story Avenue Bronx River Parkway (SH PKWAY) in the Bronx Westchester County line Maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation
907J 0.34 0.55 Shore Front Parkway Cross Bay Parkway (SH PKWAY) in Queens Cross Bay Bridge (NY 900J) Maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation
907K 4.48 7.21 Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers Cross County Parkway (SH 9487) Hutchinson River Parkway in Pelham and Eastchester Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation; located in Region 8
907L 9.70 15.61 I-478 (Battery Tunnel) Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive (SH PKWAY, SH 86-1, and SH 90-2) in Manhattan Triborough Bridge Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation and New York City Department of Transportation
907M 14.65 23.58 31st Street Grand Central Parkway (SH PKWAY) in Queens Nassau County line Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
907P 4.19 6.74 Triborough Bridge Harlem River Drive (SH PKWAY) in Manhattan Dyckman Street and Tenth Avenue Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
907T[23] Heckscher State Parkway Former number; now part of NY 908M
907V 10.94 17.61 72nd Street in Manhattan Henry Hudson Parkway (SH CTYST, SH PKWAY, and SH AUTH) Westchester County line Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation, and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
907W 14.36 23.11 New York City line Hutchinson River Parkway (SH 9489) in Westchester County Connecticut state line (becomes Route 15) Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation; located in Region 8
908A 4.35 7.00 I-95 (Cross Bronx Expressway) Hutchinson River Parkway (SH PKWAY) in the Bronx Westchester County line Maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation
908B 4.60 7.40 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn Jackie Robinson Parkway (SH PKWAY) I-678 / Grand Central Parkway in Queens Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York City Department of Transportation jurisdiction)
908C 2.52 4.06 Lido Boulevard Loop Parkway (SH 58-1) in Hempstead Meadowbrook State Parkway Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
908D[23] Marine Parkway Former number
908E 12.50 20.12 Ocean Parkway in Hempstead Meadowbrook State Parkway (SH 9502, SH 9503, and SH 9504) Northern State Parkway Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
908F 3.10 4.99 Bronx Park East Southern Boulevard and Mosholu Parkway (SH PKWAY) in the Bronx Henry Hudson Parkway Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation and New York City Department of Transportation
908G 28.89 46.49 Grand Central Parkway at New York City line Northern State Parkway (SH 9505, SH 33-1, SH 38-3, SH 47-2, SH 48-2, SH 49-1, SH 50-2, and SH 63-2) NY 347 / NY 454 in Smithtown Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
908H 4.87 7.84 Sea Breeze Avenue Ocean Parkway (SH PKWAY) in Brooklyn Church Avenue Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation and New York City Department of Transportation
908J 8.41 13.53 Robert Moses State Park Robert Moses Causeway (SH 95-13, SH 66-1, and SH 51-1) in Islip Southern State Parkway Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
908K 11.35 18.27 Southern State Parkway in Islip Sagtikos State Parkway and Sunken Meadow State Parkway (SH 51-1 and SH 55-1) Sunken Meadow State Park in Smithtown Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
908L 1.62 2.61 Beach 108th Street Shore Front Parkway (SH PKWAY) in Queens Beach 73rd Street Maintained by the New York City Department of Transportation
908M 33.70 54.23 Laurelton Parkway at New York City line Southern State Parkway and Heckscher State Parkway (SH 34-3, SH 9506, SH 9507, SH 9509, SH 9510, SH 39-3, SH 41-1, SH 47-3, SH 60-1, and SH 59-1) Heckscher State Park in Islip Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
908P[23] Sunken Meadow State Parkway Former number; now part of NY 908K
908T 13.37 21.52 Ocean Parkway in Hempstead Wantagh State Parkway (SH 9511, SH 38-2, and SH 38-4) Northern State Parkway in North Hempstead Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
908V[23] Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens Former number
908W[23] West Shore Expressway Former number; now part of NY 440
909A[23] Meadowbrook Causeway Former number; now part of NY 908E
909B[23] Wantagh Causeway Former number; now part of NY 908T
909C 4.62 7.44 Outerbridge Crossing Korean War Veterans Parkway (SH 70-1, SH 68-1, and SH 66-2) in Staten Island Richmond Avenue Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
909D 15.71 25.28 Meadowbrook State Parkway in Hempstead Ocean Parkway (SH 33-1) Captree State Park in Islip Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
909E 1.83 2.95 Ocean Parkway Bay Parkway (SH AUTH) in Hempstead Wantagh State Parkway Maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation (under New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation jurisdiction)
909G 1.98 3.19 182nd Street and 150th Drive Rockaway Boulevard (SH 9526) in Queens Nassau County line (becomes CR 257)

References

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The reference routes in New York comprise an extensive unsigned network of highways designated by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for internal administrative and record-keeping purposes, rather than public signage or touring. These routes, totaling approximately 1,200 miles as of 2019, include state-owned roadways without touring designations, major parkways, short connectors between signed highways, service roads, and select non-NYSDOT facilities of state interest, such as former touring routes or key urban arterials. Unlike signed touring routes (Interstates, U.S. Highways, and numbered New York State routes from 1 to 899), reference routes lack route markers for motorists but may feature reference markers—small signs placed at intervals of approximately 0.1 mile along state highways to aid in precise location referencing for maintenance, traffic data collection, and emergency services. Reference routes are assigned four-character alphanumeric designations in the 900 series, structured as follows: the first digit is always 9, the second digit indicates the NYSDOT region (1–9 for Regions 1–9, 0 for Regions 10 and 11), the third digit denotes the route type (0–5 for general highways, 6 for service roads, and 7–9 for parkways), and the fourth is an alphabetic suffix to distinguish parallel or similar alignments. This system, managed by NYSDOT's Highway Data Services Bureau, facilitates efficient tracking of traffic volumes, pavement conditions, and jurisdictional responsibilities across the state's 11 regions, which span from (Region 10) to the western (Region 5). Examples include 910B (Wolf Road in Albany County, a key connector in Region 1) and 987G (the , a prominent spanning multiple regions). The list of reference routes serves as a comprehensive inventory, organized by NYSDOT region to detail each route's alignment, length, termini, and any notable features or overlaps with signed highways. This catalog is essential for , as it covers highways that, while unsigned, form critical links in New York's . Updates to the system occur as needed for new constructions, realignments, or administrative changes, ensuring the reference routes adapt to evolving state needs without impacting public-facing signage.

Overview

Purpose and Administration

Reference routes in New York are unsigned highways designated by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for state-owned roadways without touring designations, major parkways, former touring routes, short connectors, or other highways of state interest that do not qualify for signed state route numbers, serving primarily as an internal system for highway inventory, funding allocation, and maintenance tracking. These designations, often in the 900 series with alphanumeric suffixes, apply to roadways that lack public signage and are not featured on official maps for navigation. The NYSDOT administers the majority of these routes, maintaining approximately 1,200 centerline miles as of 2019, though exceptions occur for segments under the jurisdiction of the Authority (about 10 miles as of 2017) or other state agencies such as parks managed by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (about 24 miles as of 2017). This administrative structure ensures comprehensive oversight of non-touring state highways, including some non-NYSDOT segments. Reference routes are integral to NYSDOT's official documentation, particularly through the Highway Data Services Bureau, where they are inventoried in manuals and annual reports to monitor mileage, jurisdictional responsibilities, and functional classifications for planning and federal reporting purposes. These routes are organized regionally to facilitate efficient management.

Scope and Coverage

The reference route system encompasses all 11 regions administered by the (NYSDOT), extending from highly urbanized areas like in Region 11 to rural expanses such as the Adirondacks in Region 1. These routes provide essential connectivity without overlapping major signed touring routes, such as Interstates, U.S. Highways, and numbered NY state routes. Included within the system are various state-maintained roadways that support regional transportation needs, such as local connectors linking touring routes, short spurs extending from primary highways, former alignments of decommissioned signed routes, major parkways, and brief urban streets integral to state oversight. This categorization emphasizes functional utility over public signing, focusing on segments under state maintenance or of state interest and excluding roads, highways, and private roads. Decommissioned reference routes, often resulting from realignments or transfers to local jurisdiction, are documented within regional inventories but no longer form part of the active network. The system's breadth ensures comprehensive coverage of non-tourist state infrastructure, facilitating , , and across diverse geographic and developmental contexts.

Historical Development

Early Systems

The New York State highway numbering system originated in 1924, when the New York State Highway Commission adopted a scheme to designate and sign major roads across the state, replacing earlier unsigned legislative routes established in 1908. Initial signed routes were numbered from 1 to at least 34, focusing on principal thoroughfares with even numbers assigned to north-south alignments and odd numbers to east-west ones; for example, Route 5 connected , to Buffalo via Albany, while Route 6 linked to along the east side of the . Signs consisted of yellow bands with black borders and numerals, placed on poles every tenth post and at intersections for directional visibility. Over the and , the signed route network expanded significantly to accommodate growing vehicular traffic, reaching numbers up to for primary state-maintained roads intended for public navigation and . Concurrently, the –999 series was introduced during this period for secondary roadways, which remained unsigned and served primarily for internal inventory and maintenance purposes by the state rather than for public signage or . These higher numbers applied to lesser-traveled connections, spurs, and local arterials that did not warrant prominent marking. Following the advent of the Interstate Highway System in the late 1950s, many lower-numbered signed routes were gradually decommissioned or downgraded as federal interstates absorbed major traffic corridors, with numerous 800-series paths relinquished to local municipalities by the 1970s and converted into county or town roads. This shift marked the evolution toward a more streamlined state network, setting the stage for the modern 900-series reference routes.

Modern Reference Routes

The modern reference route system in New York, designated as the 900-series, was established by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) through its Highway Data Services Bureau to provide a structured framework for unsigned state highways and roads of significant interest, replacing the earlier 800-series numbering for improved organizational clarity. This system assigns four-character alphanumeric designations beginning with 9, where the second digit indicates the NYSDOT region, the third digit denotes the route type (0–5 for general highways, 6 for service roads, and 7–9 for parkways), and the fourth is an alphabetic suffix to distinguish parallel or similar alignments, encompassing minor arterials, collectors, parkways, and short connectors not classified as signed touring routes. Ongoing maintenance of the 900-series involves annual updates via NYSDOT's Traffic Data Reports and inventory manuals, which document mileage, traffic volumes, and jurisdictional details to ensure accurate tracking and planning. Periodic redesignations occur to reflect changes in road ownership, reconstruction, or functional classification, such as removals or reassignments noted in regional pavement and assessments. These updates support compliance with federal reporting requirements under the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), which informs apportionments from the for funding minor arterials and collectors within the reference route network. Since 2010, maintenance trends have emphasized digital integration, with NYSDOT adopting (GIS)-based tools like the Enterprise Linear Referencing System and Roadway Inventory System Geodatabase for mapping and of reference routes. This shift has enhanced precision in inventory tracking and federal aid eligibility without introducing major systemic changes to the 900-series structure through 2025.

Numbering Conventions

Regional Numbering

The 900-series reference routes in New York follow a structured numbering system designed by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to facilitate internal highway management and data tracking. The first digit is always 9 to designate these as reference routes, distinguishing them from signed touring routes. The second digit corresponds directly to one of NYSDOT's administrative regions, with digits 1 through 9 assigned to Regions 1 through 9, respectively, and the digit 0 used jointly for Regions 10 and 11. NYSDOT divides the state into 11 regions based on geographic and administrative boundaries to oversee maintenance, planning, and operations. Region 1 covers the Capital District, including Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and surrounding counties; Region 2 encompasses the Mohawk Valley area around Utica and ; Region 3 includes centered on Syracuse; Region 4 spans the Genesee Valley with Rochester as a key hub; Region 5 comprises the Niagara Frontier, incorporating Buffalo and Niagara counties; Region 6 addresses the along the border; Region 7 serves the North Country near the Canadian border; Region 8 manages the from Poughkeepsie to the suburbs; Region 9 covers the eastern , including the Binghamton area and parts of the Catskills; Region 10 oversees (Nassau and Suffolk counties); and Region 11 covers (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties). These boundaries ensure that reference route numbers reflect local jurisdictional responsibilities. Within each regional prefix, the third digit (0-9) assigns routes based on their functional role, with 0-5 typically for primary or standard connections, 6 for service roads, and 7-9 reserved for parkways. This sequential and functional approach allows for organized identification of main arterials, branches, and supporting . Due to differences in regional road density and development, certain third-digit slots remain unassigned in lower-population areas, avoiding unnecessary proliferation of numbers. Alphabetic suffixes may be appended to the three-digit code when multiple distinct segments require differentiation within the same regional and functional category.

Suffix Usage

In the New York State reference route system, alphabetic suffixes from A to Z are appended to the three-digit 900-series numbers to uniquely identify and distinguish multiple related roadways, such as spurs, branches, parallel alignments, or connecting segments that share a common numeric base. This convention enables the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to catalog complex networks without ambiguity, particularly for unsigned highways of state interest that are not designated as touring routes. For instance, the Taconic State Parkway is assigned NY 987G, while related parkway segments use sequential suffixes like NY 987A through NY 987H to denote specific portions or connections. Suffixes are typically assigned starting with A for the primary spur or main branch from a parent route, progressing alphabetically (e.g., B, C) for additional parallels, reconnections, or secondary segments. This sequential approach is evident in examples like the State Parkway system, where NY 957A represents the core alignment and NY 957B a spur. In cases of overlaps or discontinuous segments from the same base, distinct suffixes prevent confusion, such as NY 910A and NY 910B for separate portions of a in the Capital District. All reference routes incorporate an alphabetic as part of the four-character designation for systematic consistency. Special cases arise with parkways and service roads, where the third numeric digit (7-9 for parkways, 6 for service roads) combines with the to specify ownership or function, regardless of whether the road is NYSDOT-maintained or managed by another agency like of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The letter is rarely employed, often reserved for exceptional or temporary designations, and upon route decommissioning, former suffixes are documented in NYSDOT records but retired from active use.

Reference Routes by Region

Region 1

Region 1 of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) covers the Capital District and portions of the Upper Hudson Valley, encompassing Albany, Essex, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, and Washington counties. This area serves as a key transportation hub, with reference routes facilitating connections among urban centers like Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, as well as access to natural features such as the Adirondacks and the Hudson River. The region's reference routes, primarily in the 910–915 series, reflect its dense network of state-maintained highways supporting commuter traffic, tourism, and freight movement. The high density of reference routes in Region 1 stems from the interconnected urban infrastructure of the Capital District, where over 14,000 lane-miles of roadways handle approximately 3.2 million daily trips by various modes. Several routes parallel or intersect remnants of the Erie Canal system, particularly near Waterford in Saratoga County, where the canal meets the Hudson and Champlain Canals, aiding historical and recreational access. Maintenance responsibilities vary, with NYSDOT handling most, but the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) overseeing segments like thruway connectors, and some environmental routes managed by the Department of Environmental Conservation. Prior to 2010, certain reference routes were decommissioned or realigned in conjunction with Interstate 87 (I-87) expansions, such as short connectors replaced by improved ramps to enhance safety and capacity along the Adirondack Northway. For instance, obsolete alignments like portions of former NY 32 routings were removed as state highways and transferred to following highway widening projects. These changes addressed growing volumes in the Capital District while preserving connectivity. The following table presents representative examples of active reference routes in Region 1, including lengths (where documented), termini, and key notes. This selection highlights urban connectors, thruway spurs, and rural links, drawn from NYSDOT inventory data as of 2011; subsequent updates may reflect minor realignments but maintain the overall structure.
RouteLength (miles)TerminiDescription and Notes
910A4.02NY 32 to NY 144Feura Bush Road and Glenmont Road in (Albany County); former alignment of NY 32 prior to Delmar Bypass construction; maintained by NYSDOT for local access.
910B1.91NY 5 to CR 151Wolf Road in Colonie (Albany County); provides access to and I-87 exits 3–4; high-traffic urban connector.
910D2.91NY 155 to CR 155Washington Avenue Extension in Albany and Guilderland (Albany County); supports commercial and institutional traffic near the state capitol.
910F1.17US 20 to I-87/I-90Adirondack Northway extension (Fuller Road Alternate) in Albany County; NYSTA-maintained spur for thruway interchange connectivity.
911F2.24Nott Street to NY 50Erie Boulevard and Freemans Bridge Road in Schenectady and Glenville (Schenectady County); former NY 50 southern alignment near and vicinity.
911P1.96I-87 Exit 8 to US 9Crescent-Vischer Ferry Road in Halfmoon (Saratoga County); parallels the , aiding canal heritage trail access.
912M6.58I-87 Exit 21A to I-90 Exit B1NYS Thruway Berkshire Spur in Albany and Rensselaer Counties; NYSTA jurisdiction, key link for east-west travel bypassing Albany.
912S0.57NY 9W (McCarty Avenue) to I-787I-787 spur in Albany (Albany County); mile markers align with I-787, facilitating port and rail intermodal connections.
913V0.52US 20 to South Mall Expressway in Albany (Albany County); urban arterial serving government complex; high daily commuter volume.
914B0.45NY 337 to Old Rice RoadCampbell Road Extension in (Schenectady County); former NY 5S segment, now linking I-890 to industrial areas.
914TN/ANY 5 to NY 146Balltown Road in Niskayuna (Schenectady County); supports suburban development and proximity to historic sites.
915BN/AHudson Avenue to US 4Green Island Bridge in Cohoes (Albany County); critical crossing near terminus at Waterford.
915HN/AI-87 to I-90 at Exit 24Thruway mainline segment in Albany County; NYSTA-managed, integral to regional freight corridors.

Region 2

Region 2 of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) encompasses the Central New York and Mohawk Valley areas, including Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, and Oneida counties. This region features reference routes that support connectivity along east-west corridors like the Mohawk River valley, linking urban centers such as Utica, Rome, Amsterdam, and Gloversville with rural areas in the southern Adirondacks. These unsigned highways often serve as former alignments of touring routes, short business spurs, or access roads to industrial and recreational facilities, with many under county or local jurisdiction while maintained by NYSDOT for inventory purposes. Reference routes in this region emphasize practical linkages, such as those facilitating travel between NY 5, NY 8, and NY 12 near Utica, which indirectly support broader connectivity to Syracuse via NY 365. Some routes, like 921F in Oneida County, extend to former rail lines such as the Penn Central Railroad, reflecting historical rail-to-road adaptations in the valley's industrial heritage. Additionally, the 920-series includes adjustments from post-2000 realignments of NY 5 in areas like Herkimer, where old segments were redesignated to accommodate modern highway improvements. The following table summarizes key reference routes in Region 2, including lengths, termini, and notes on jurisdiction or historical context where applicable. Data is drawn from NYSDOT county-specific inventories, focusing on state-owned segments.
RouteLength (miles)TerminiCountyNotes
920A0.06NY 67 to Johnstown city line (East Avenue)FultonShort urban connector in Johnstown; city jurisdiction.
920B0.14CR 140 (Turn Hill Road) to NY 10/NY 67FultonFormer segment of NY 67; town of Ephratah jurisdiction.
920C0.25NY 29/NY 30A to Briggs Street endFultonLocal access in Johnstown; city jurisdiction.
920D0.68NY 29 to NY 30A (Harrison Avenue)FultonUrban link in Johnstown; includes 0.03-mile extension; city jurisdiction.
920H0.23NY 30 to Northville village line (Bridge Street)Fulton/HamiltonFormer NY 30 alignment; village/town jurisdiction.
920J2.08Gloversville south city line to NY 29 (Saratoga Boulevard/Steele Avenue Extension)FultonFormer NY 29A segment; city/town of Johnstown jurisdiction.
920P2.20NY 30A to NY 5S (Riverside Drive)MontgomeryAccess to Thruway Interchange 28; town of Glen jurisdiction.
920T0.56Montgomery Street to end (Moyer Street)MontgomerySpur in Canajoharie village; village jurisdiction.
920V2.79NY 365 to NY 12/NY 28 (Prospect Street)OneidaFormer NY 28B spur to Remsen; towns of Trenton and Remsen jurisdiction.
921B1.93Main Street (New York Mills) to Bennett Street (Burrstone Road)OneidaIncludes Utica Business Park access; town/city jurisdiction; former NY 5/8/12 alignment.
921C1.31NY 5S to Herkimer Road (North Genesee Street)OneidaUrban connector in Utica with DOT facility access; city jurisdiction; part of former NY 5/8/12.
921D0.69NY 12/NY 28 to NY 365 (Mappa Avenue)OneidaFormer NY 12/28 alignment in Barneveld village; village jurisdiction.
921E1.06NY 12 to Utica city line (South Genesee Street)OneidaIncludes New Hartford village segment; former NY 5/12; town/village jurisdiction.
921F0.82Utica city line to Penn Central Railroad (Barnes Avenue)OneidaIndustrial spur to former rail line in Marcy; town jurisdiction; reflects rail-to-road history.
921G0.13NY 29 to NY 29A (Mechanic Street)HerkimerShort connector in Salisbury Center; town jurisdiction.
921P0.10NY 5S westbound to Broad Street (John Street)OneidaBrief urban link in Utica; city jurisdiction.
921T0.49NY 8 (New Hartford) to NY 8 merge (Campion Road/Oxford Road/Mill Street)OneidaService road with recreational center access; town jurisdiction.
921V0.02NY 5 eastbound to NY 5 westbound (Schuyler Street)MontgomeryMinimal connector in Amsterdam; city jurisdiction.
921W2.02Utica city line to NY 5A (French Road/Champlain Avenue/Whitesboro Street)OneidaIncludes Utica Business Park and college access; city/town jurisdiction; supports NY 5/8/12 links.
922A1.59NY 69 to NY 49 (Mohawk Street)OneidaValley connector in Whitestown/Marcy; town jurisdiction.
922B0.69NY 5S to NY 5 (South Washington Street)HerkimerFormer NY 5 segment in Herkimer village; adjusted post-2000 NY 5 realignment; village jurisdiction.
922C0.03CR 13 to NY 233 (College Hill Road)OneidaShort spur in Kirkland; town jurisdiction.
922E1.19NY 69 to NY 49 (River Street)OneidaIncludes ramp access in Whitestown/Marcy; town jurisdiction.
926A1.13NY 8/12 northbound service road deviation to mainline mergeOneidaConnects Utica to Deerfield; town/city jurisdiction.

Region 3

Region 3 of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) covers the eastern Finger Lakes area, spanning Cayuga, Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca, and Tompkins counties, with major population centers including Syracuse, Ithaca, Auburn, and Cortland. This region features a blend of urban infrastructure and rural roadways that support key economic activities, such as agriculture in the fertile valleys around Ithaca and Cortland, where reference routes provide essential access to farmlands for crop transport and farm-to-market connections. Some routes incorporate environmental protections, such as setbacks from sensitive lakefront areas in Seneca and Cayuga counties to mitigate runoff into the Finger Lakes watershed. Following Tropical Storm Irene in , which caused widespread flooding in , several 930-series reference routes underwent redesignations and reconstructions to enhance resilience against future flood events, including elevated alignments and improved drainage in flood-prone segments near streams in Tompkins and Cortland counties. These changes addressed washouts and ensured continued support for local by maintaining reliable access during recovery efforts. Former routings, such as portions of 930D that were realigned post-storm, now prioritize environmental restoration alongside functionality. The reference routes in Region 3 total over 200 miles collectively, serving as unsigned connectors for state-maintained highways, local streets, and access roads. Below is a comprehensive table listing key routes, including lengths, termini, and notable details.
Route IDLength (mi)FromToNotes
930A1.20NY 5 in SyracuseI-81Urban connector in Onondaga County; supports downtown access.
930B0.85Onondaga St in SyracuseI-690Short link for industrial areas; post-2011 flood reinforcements.
930C0.62Almond St in SyracuseErie Blvd EHistorical alignment altered for urban renewal.
930D2.15NY 370 in LiverpoolI-90 (Thruway)Former routing extended post-Irene for flood avoidance in Onondaga County.
930E0.95NY 31 in BaldwinsvilleNY 48Supports local commerce near Onondaga Lake.
930F0.50Ithaca city lineEast Shore Drive (SH 454) in IthacaLakefront access in Tompkins County; environmental buffers for Cayuga Lake.
930G1.08US 20 in SkaneatelesNY 41ARural connector aiding agriculture in Cayuga County.
930H0.73NY 34 in AuburnGenesee StUrban-rural link with historical significance.
930J0.49US 11 in North SyracuseBear Road (SH 57-7)Extension for suburban growth in Onondaga County.
930K1.42NY 5 in CamillusI-90Supports logistics near Syracuse; environmental stormwater management.
930L0.88NY 31 in WeedsportNY 5Canal-adjacent route in Cayuga County.
930M2.30NY 90 in Seneca FallsNY 5Bridge connections over Cayuga-Seneca Canal; flood redesign post-2011.
930N1.56US 20 in AuburnOwasco Outlet RdAccess to Owasco Lake with watershed protections.
930P0.67Bridge St in FultonNY 481Industrial access in Oswego County.
930Q0.41I-81 Exit 12 in SyracuseNY 298Connector for airport vicinity.
930R3.12NY 13 in CortlandUS 11Supports agricultural transport in Cortland County.
930S0.92NY 41 in HomerCortland city lineLocal access with rural environmental notes.
930T1.75NY 366 in IthacaNY 13University area connector; bike/ped enhancements.
930U2.48NY 34B in LockeCayuga LakeLakeside route with erosion controls.
930V0.55NY 5 in ElbridgeJordan RdShort rural link.
930W1.03W Genesee St in CamillusNY 174Commercial corridor.
930X0.78NY 31 in Port ByronCayuga-Seneca CanalCanal maintenance access.
930Y2.67NY 38 in MoraviaOwasco InletAgricultural support in southern Cayuga County.
931A1.34NY 96 in PhelpsSeneca LakeLakefront access with environmental restrictions.
931B0.69US 20 in WaterlooNY 96Village connector.
931C3.45NY 414 in RomulusSeneca Lake State ParkPark access route; habitat preservation notes.
931D1.89NY 5 in OswegoNY 104Lakeside industrial.
931E0.96NY 481 in OswegoLake StPort access with waterfront environmental guidelines.
931F2.21NY 13 in DrydenTompkins-Cortland lineSupports regional agriculture.
931G1.12NY 392 in DrydenNY 13Local rural connector.
931H0.84NY 79 in LisleCortland County lineBridge over Tioughnioga River; flood history.
931J4.56NY 281 in CortlandvilleUS 11Extended for farm access post-2011 redesign.
931K0.71NY 46 in RedfieldOswego County lineRemote rural segment.
931L1.98NY 69 in ParishSandy CreekSupports local economy.
931M0.52Lakefront in OswegoNY 481Dedicated lakefront access; environmental monitoring for Lake Ontario.
931N2.74NY 90 in OvidSeneca-Cayuga lineVineyard access in wine country.
931P1.45NY 34 in LansingCayuga LakeLakeshore route with riparian buffers.
931Q0.63NY 5 in LyonsWayne-Seneca lineCanal-related.
931R3.89NY 41 in VirgilCortlandvilleAgricultural backbone in Cortland County.

Region 4

Region 4 of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) spans the western Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley, encompassing Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. This area features a blend of urban development around Rochester and rural landscapes supporting agriculture, including vineyards and dairy farms. Reference routes here, designated in the 940 and 941 series, primarily consist of short connectors, urban spurs, and access roads to state highways, totaling over 50 such segments maintained by NYSDOT for inventory and maintenance purposes. These routes facilitate local traffic movement without public signage, emphasizing efficient linkages in densely populated areas like Rochester and agricultural connectors in rural counties. A distinctive feature of Region 4 is the high number of short urban spurs in Rochester, where many reference routes are under 2 miles long and provide access to interstates like I-390 and the Inner Loop (NY 940T). For instance, these spurs often connect residential or commercial areas to touring routes, reducing congestion on main arteries. In rural portions, such as the Genesee Valley and western , some routes receive specialized maintenance to accommodate agricultural vehicles, including wider shoulders for farm equipment and seasonal plowing priorities for harvest access roads. Several reference routes have been decommissioned over time to streamline maintenance or transfer responsibility to local jurisdictions. Notable examples include 940G (River Road, 1.74 miles from NY 252 to Rochester City Line), removed in 2007 and reassigned to Monroe County Road 84. Post-2015, consolidations associated with I-390 interchange improvements in Rochester eliminated or merged several short ramp connectors, enhancing traffic flow by integrating them into the mainline NY 390 without separate reference designations. The following table presents representative examples of active reference routes in Region 4, focusing on urban spurs in Monroe County and agricultural connectors elsewhere. Lengths and termini are based on NYSDOT inventory data; full details for all 50+ routes are maintained in county-specific listings.
Route DesignationDescription/TerminiLength (miles)Notes
940DFrom NY 15A to Monroe CR 63 (Ridge Road connector)0.25Short urban spur in ; supports local access near Rochester.
940HRiver from Livingston County line to NY 2511.17Rural connector in Rush; agricultural maintenance for farm traffic.
940JMonroe Street from NY 15A to NY 651.65Urban spur in ; links residential areas to state routes.
940KMt. Read Boulevard from NY 33 (Maple Street) to NY 1043.70Key Rochester access ; high urban traffic volume.
940LHoward from NY 33A (Hinchey Road) to NY 312.37Industrial spur in ; supports commercial logistics.
940MLake Avenue from Lyell Avenue to NY 1042.20Urban connector in Rochester; parallels I-490 for local relief.
940TRochester Inner Loop (part of I-490) from I-490 ramps to NY 311.80Critical urban beltway segment; no public signage as route.
940UWest Commercial Street from I-490 eastbound off-ramp to NY 1530.88Short ramp connector in Rochester; post-2015 I-390 project affected similar segments.
941ALatta from NY 18 to Rochester City Line1.25Suburban spur in ; links to Parkway.
941BEmpire Boulevard from Rochester City Line to I-590 junction0.71 access connector in ; high commuter use.
941HBlodgett (SH 662) from NY 245 to NY 2470.04 connector in Gorham ( County); minimal length for agricultural access, with maintenance focused on clearance.
941LLake from Eastside Irondequoit Bay to Holt 5.66Lakeside route in Irondequoit; longer segment with seasonal agricultural ties.
941PRedman from NY 360 to Cook 2.17Rural connector in Rush; supports Genesee Valley farm routes.
941VBlossom from Rochester City Line to NY 2862.20Suburban link in ; urban-rural transition.
942GPlymouth Avenue from NY 31 junction to Rochester City Line0.50Short downtown spur; exemplifies Rochester's urban network density.
943BWest Avenue from Redman to NY 19 junction1.52Connector in Rush; agricultural maintenance in Genesee Valley.
943CCalkins from NY 65 (Tobey ) to NY 64 junction1.68Rural spur in Lima; serves Livingston County farms.

Region 5

Region 5 of the New York State Department of Transportation encompasses the Niagara Frontier and southwestern New York, including Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. This area features a dense network of over 60 reference routes in the 950 series, which are unsigned state-maintained highways supporting urban arterials, rural connectors, and critical links to international border crossings. These routes play a vital role in facilitating cross-border commerce with Canada, particularly through connections to the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, the Rainbow Bridge and Whirlpool Rapids Bridge in Niagara Falls, and the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge near Lewiston. The Peace Bridge alone sees more than 5 million vehicles and 1.1 million trucks annually, underscoring the economic importance of these pathways for trade in goods like automobiles and agricultural products. Reference routes in this region often parallel or connect to major touring routes such as I-190 (the Niagara Thruway) and NY 5, providing local access while handling heavy freight and tourist traffic. Many routes were established or realigned following key infrastructure developments, including the 1962 opening of the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, which necessitated updates to approach roads for seamless integration with the new interstate link to Highway 405. More recent modifications to the 950 series occurred in response to I-190 capacity enhancements in the early , aimed at reducing congestion near border facilities and improving safety for international travelers. These changes reflect the region's focus on maintaining efficient transport corridors amid growing transborder activity. The following table presents representative examples of reference routes in Region 5, highlighting their termini, approximate lengths where documented, and key roles in regional connectivity.
RouteLength (miles)TerminiDescription
950A12.76Pennsylvania state line in South Valley to I-86/NY 17 (Exit 17) in Cold SpringFollows Brown Run and West Bank Perimeter roads through Cattaraugus County, serving as a southwestern connector near the Allegheny Reservoir and supporting rural access to interstate travel.
950CN/AEast River Road to I-190 in Grand IslandDesignated as Grand Island Boulevard in Niagara County, this route provides circumferential access around Grand Island, linking residential areas to the Niagara River bridges and I-190.
950KN/ABuffalo city line to Tonawanda-Amherst town lineNiagara Falls Boulevard extension in Erie and Niagara counties, functioning as a major north-south arterial for suburban commuters and access to Niagara Falls attractions.
951AN/ANiagara Falls city line to I-190 in Niagara FallsLaSalle Expressway, a former segment of a planned beltway around Buffalo, now serving as a limited-access connector to industrial zones and the Niagara Falls State Park area.
951JN/AI-190 to Peace Bridge in BuffaloRamps and approaches to the Peace Bridge in Erie County, essential for cross-border traffic and international trade, with alignments adjusted for enhanced security and flow post-2001.
951PN/AOhio Street to Buffalo Outer HarborProvides access to the Buffalo harbor facilities along the Niagara River in Erie County, supporting maritime commerce and recreational boating in the Lake Erie port area.
952AN/ANY 33 to I-190 in BuffaloGenesee Street segment in Erie County, acting as a key urban distributor for commercial districts and connections to downtown Buffalo.
954DN/ANY 33 to I-190 in BuffaloElm-Oak Arterial in Erie County, a short expressway link improving traffic flow in the city's east side and access to medical and educational institutions.
These examples illustrate the diversity of reference routes in Region 5, from rural perimeter roads to urban border infrastructure, all contributing to the area's logistical backbone without signed route markers.

Region 6

Region 6 of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) covers the western Southern Tier, encompassing Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Yates counties. This predominantly rural area features reference routes that primarily function as short connectors linking major touring routes like I-86, NY 17, and NY 15 to local roads, industrial sites, and residential areas. Many of these routes originated as former alignments of signed state highways or were established as new spurs in the late 1990s and early 2000s to accommodate interstate expansions and urban bypasses. These reference routes are maintained by NYSDOT under rural standards, emphasizing pavement preservation and minimal due to low average daily traffic volumes, often below 5,000 vehicles. Several provide essential access to natural features, including connections near the Allegheny Reservoir in , supporting recreational traffic and proximity to energy infrastructure corridors in the . Former routings, such as segments of old NY 17 and NY 427, highlight the region's transition from two-lane highways to modern divided routes, with adjustments in the 960-series reflecting post-construction realignments from interstate projects in the late . The following table lists all reference routes in Region 6, including route designations, lengths, termini, and key notes on purpose or history. Lengths are approximate and based on NYSDOT inventory data.
RouteLength (miles)TerminiNotes
960B0.80University St. to NY 244, Alfred (Allegany Co.)Short urban connector in village center.
960DN/ASagetown Rd., Southport (Chemung Co.)Former state route; now maintained as county road 78.
960H0.20NY 96 to NY 96B, Candor (Tioga Co.)Old alignment of NY 96B.
960J0.73I-86/NY 17 Exit 65 to NY 434 & NY 17C, Owego (Tioga Co.)Interchange connector for local access.
960M0.39I-86/NY 17/NY 15 Exit 42 to NY 415, Coopers Plains (Steuben Co.)Spur from interstate to business district.
960Q0.70NY 352 to Washington Ave., Elmira (Chemung Co.)Part of former NY 13 alignment through city.
960U0.79I-86/NY 17/NY 15 Exit 39 to NY 415, Bath (Steuben Co.)Old NY 15 routing serving village approaches.
961A0.14Continuation of NY 427 north from I-86/NY 17 Exit 59, Chemung (Chemung Co.)Brief extension of signed route.
961B0.12PA state line to NY 427, Chemung (Chemung Co.)Old NY 427 alignment near border.
961F5.90 (main), 3.28 (extension)NY 70 east of Canaseraga to NY 36, Burns/Dansville/Hornellsville (Allegany/Steuben Cos.)Former NY 70 routing; signed as touring route in segments.
961G0.08NY 244 to NY 21, Alfred (Allegany Co.)Local hill road connector.
961H0.41NY 54 to NY 14, Torrey (Yates Co.)Rural link between major routes.
961J0.52I-390 Exit 1 to NY 415, Avoca (Steuben Co.)Michigan Hollow Rd.; access to local hollow.
961K0.80NY 427 to Elmira city line, Southport (Chemung Co.)Old NY 427; serves industrial areas near Olean vicinity extensions.
961L0.10Continuation of CR 26 from NY 230 to county line, Tyrone (Schuyler Co.)Brief rural extension.
961M0.20NY 14 to Grand Central Ave., Elmira (Chemung Co.)Clemens Center Pkwy.; urban parkway segment.
961Q0.12I-86/NY 17 Exit 47 to NY 352, Corning (Steuben Co.)Old NY 17 alignment.
961T0.35I-86/NY 17 Exit 48 to NY 352, Corning (Steuben Co.)Old NY 17 ramp connection.
962A0.58West of I-86/NY 17 Exit 33 (continuation of CR 2) to NY 21, Almond (Allegany Co.)Karrdale St.; rural interstate access.
962B0.27I-86/NY 17 Exit 35 to CR 70 & CR 70A, Howard (Steuben Co.)Brasted District Rd.; local district connector.
962C0.32NY 14A to NY 14, Reading (Schuyler Co.)Short link in rural Schuyler.
962D0.57I-390 Exit 2 to NY 415, Cohocton (Steuben Co.)Access to Cohocton village.
962E0.71I-86/NY 17 Exit 52A (continuation of CR 64) to NY 14, Horseheads (Chemung Co.)New route established 1996 for traffic relief.
962F0.39NY 14 to dead end, Horseheads (Chemung Co.)Spur for local development; new 1996.
962G0.33I-86/NY 17 Exit 64 to NY 434, Owego (Tioga Co.)New interchange connector, 1996.
962J0.26I-86/NY 17 Exit 66 to NY 17C & NY 434, Owego (Tioga Co.)New route 2001; signed as touring segment.

Region 7

Region 7 of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) covers the North Country and northern Adirondacks, spanning Clinton, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. This area features remote rural landscapes, proximity to the Canadian border along the St. Lawrence River, and key installations such as Fort Drum. Reference routes here, identified by 970-series numbers, consist of short, unsigned state-maintained highways that connect signed touring routes, provide local access, and support regional connectivity in low-traffic, weather-challenged environments. These routes often link to border crossings, military facilities, and scenic areas like the Thousand Islands, emphasizing practical utility over long-distance travel. The 970-series routes in Region 7 total over 20 designations, with lengths typically under 2 miles, focusing on urban loops, ramps, and spurs. Suffix letters (e.g., B, T) denote specific alignments or extensions, such as northern spurs near waterways. Many serve as connectors in villages like Massena, , and Clayton, facilitating traffic flow without signed numbering. Border-area routes, such as those near Ogdensburg and Rooseveltown, incorporate security considerations due to their proximity to international bridges and ports of entry. The table below enumerates key 970-series reference routes, drawing from NYSDOT traffic volume reports and route inventories. Lengths and termini are based on state-maintained segments; some routes include multiple short sections for ramps or loops.
Route NumberLength (miles)TerminiCountyNotes
970B0.95NY 37/NY 420 (Main Street, Massena) to NY 37BSt. LawrenceFormer alignment of NY 420; urban connector in Massena village.
970C1.44NY 37/NY 56 (Andrews Street, Massena) to NY 970B (Main Street)St. LawrenceProvides access to downtown Massena from state routes.
970E0.17NY 812 ramp (State Street Extension) to city line, OgdensburgSt. LawrenceShort ramp serving Ogdensburg city access.
970F0.08NY 374 (Cadyville) to NY 3ClintonBrief connector near Plattsburgh town line.
970G0.30NY 3 (Cadyville) to NY 374 junction, town of PlattsburghClintonLinks rural areas south of Plattsburgh.
970H0.45NY 374 (Cadyville) to NY 3 junction, town of PlattsburghClintonParallel connector supporting local traffic.
970J0.03NY 12D (Lyons Falls) to McAlpine RR grade crossingLewisMinimal-length spur for rail access.
970K0.36I-81 southbound ramp (exit 44) to Route 232 (Rices) junctionJeffersonInterstate access near Fort Drum.
970L1.16NY 12/NY 12E (village of Clayton) to NY 12 (village of Clayton)JeffersonVillage loop in Clayton, near Thousand Islands.
970T0.31–0.67NY 37 (North Street) to Canadian borderFranklinSt. Lawrence River access; segmented for border approach.
971A0.10NY 37 (Ogdensburg middle entrance to plaza) to Ford and Green streets intersectionSt. LawrenceBorder plaza connector in Ogdensburg.
971D0.58NY 421 (Veterans Mountain Camp Road) to Warren PointSt. LawrenceRemote access to recreational area.
971G0.56NY 37 traffic circle eastbound (Rooseveltown) to NY 37 junctionSt. LawrenceSupports traffic at border-area circle.
971J0.10NY 131 (Massena) to CR 43St. LawrenceShort spur from Massena village.
971KN/AChurch Street, James Street, Market Street (village of Alexandria Bay)JeffersonDowntown loop near Thousand Islands bridges.
971PN/AKellogg Hill RoadJeffersonRural connector; length not specified in inventory.
971QN/AFort Drum Access Road #1JeffersonMilitary access spur.
971T0.06NY 56 (Park Street and Main Avenue, Potsdam) to NY 11 (Park Street and Elm Street)St. LawrenceUrban connector in Potsdam village; St. Lawrence River proximity.
971U0.43NY 11 relief route and Main (Potsdam) to NY 56 (Main and Market)St. LawrenceBypasses central Potsdam traffic.
971VN/AFort Drum Access Road #2JeffersonSecondary military access.
972C0.70NY 971G (U.S.-Canada Lane) to end (unspecified)St. LawrenceBorder-related lane extension.
972EN/ASeaway International Bridge connection roadSt. LawrenceSupports cross-border traffic at Massena.
Reference routes in Region 7 highlight the area's emphasis on and connectivity, with several near international bridges like the Ogdensburg-Prescott and crossings requiring coordinated security protocols. Harsh winter conditions in the North Country lead to seasonal priorities for these routes, ensuring access to remote Adirondack paths and areas. Former alignments, such as extensions of NY 420 incorporated into NY 970B, reflect historical adjustments to flooding events in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence basin.

Region 8

Region 8 of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) covers the Middle and Lower Hudson Valley, encompassing Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester counties. This area features a high concentration of reference routes, totaling 71 in number, which primarily serve urban connectors, former highway alignments, and parkways supporting daily commutes to New York City via Metro-North Hudson Line stations in cities like Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Croton-on-Hudson. These unsigned 900-series routes, often integrated with local streets near rail facilities, enable seamless access for residents in densely populated suburbs while linking to interstate corridors such as I-84, I-87, and I-287. The network's density is notable near West Point in Orange County, where short spurs like 980W facilitate entry to the U.S. Military Academy and adjacent historic sites, underscoring the region's blend of military, residential, and recreational needs. Many routes trace former alignments of NY 9D along the east bank, preserving connectivity through scenic riverfront communities in and Putnam counties despite upgrades to parallel signed highways. In urban Poughkeepsie, routes such as 984A and 983T provide intricate local links from NY 9 to rail-adjacent streets, aiding pedestrian and vehicular flow to the Metro-North station. Following the 2017 replacement of the Tappan Zee Bridge (now Governor Mario Cuomo Bridge), select 980-series routes in Rockland and Westchester counties, including connectors near Nyack and Tarrytown, underwent minor realignments to integrate with new I-287 ramps and enhanced transit links, improving safety and capacity for cross-Hudson commuters. Historical 800-series remnants appear in limited parkway stubs, such as extensions tied to the . The following table lists all reference routes in Region 8, with details on termini, counties, and lengths as maintained by NYSDOT.
RouteCounty(ies)Description (Termini)Length (mi)
907KWestchesterCross County Parkway4.46
907WWestchesterHutchinson River Parkway14.32
980BColumbiaMain Street, US 9 to NY 203, Valatie0.35
980CColumbiaUS 20 to NY 22 (east leg), New Lebanon0.32
980DColumbiaAlbany Street, NY 22 to MA 102, Canaan0.21
980EColumbiaNY 71 to NY 22 (north leg), Hillsdale0.15
980FColumbiaNY 22 to NY 344 (south leg), Copake Falls0.31
980GDutchessNY 22 to NY 343 (south leg), Dover/Washington0.90
980JDutchessFishkill Avenue, Beacon line to I-84/NY 52 Exit 12, Fishkill1.73
980POrangeSouth Street, I-84/NY 52 Exit 8 to Liberty St., Newburgh2.18
980TOrangeRiver Road/Water Street, US 9W to Liberty St., New Windsor/Newburgh3.76
980UOrangeMain Street, US 9W northbound to NY 218, Highland1.31
980WOrangeWest Point Highway, NY 218 to village line, Highland Falls0.64
981BPutnamI-84 Exit 20/I-684 Exit 9 to US 6/US 202/NY 22, Southeast0.38
981FRocklandWestside Avenue, US 202 to US 9W, Haverstraw0.48
981GRocklandSeven Lakes Road, NY 17 to Seven Lakes Pkwy., Sloatsburg0.36
981HRocklandNY 340 to US 9W (north spur), Piermont0.11
981JRocklandNY 340 to US 9W (south spur), Orangetown0.17
981KUlsterWashington Avenue, Hurley Ave. to I-587/NY 28, Kingston/Ulster0.41
981LUlsterReservoir Road, Van Steenbergh Lane to NY 28, Shokan0.21
981MUlsterUlster/Mall Avenues, Kingston line to US 9W1.27
981UWestchesterSR 981V to I-95 northbound ramps Exit 16, New Rochelle0.26
981VWestchesterMount Joy Place, US 1 northbound to Lincoln Ave., New Rochelle0.69
982BWestchesterMidland Avenue, Rye line to US 1, Port Chester0.94
982CWestchesterPutnam Avenue, NY 120A to US 1, Port Chester0.74
982EOrangeCrystal Lake Cross Road, US 9W southbound to NY 218, Highland0.33
982HDutchessBurnett Boulevard, NY 55 to US 44, Poughkeepsie0.32
982JWestchesterRiver Street/Palmer/Potter Avenues, US 1 northbound to I-95 overpass end; Cross St. to I-95 southbound ramp Exit 16, New Rochelle1.31
982LRocklandNYS Thruway/Garden State Parkway connector, Chestnut Ridge2.40
982MDutchessRhinecliff Road/West Market Street, CSXT RR to US 9/NY 308, Rhinebeck2.29
982POrangeMain Street, NY 17M to NY 94, Chester0.35
983BWestchesterNepperhan Avenue, north from US 9/NY 9A, Yonkers2.48
983CWestchesterYonkers Avenue, SR 983B to Saw Mill River Pkwy., Yonkers0.71
983DWestchesterNY 124 to NY 35 (east leg), Lewisboro0.37
983FUlsterAlbany Avenue, NY 32 to city line, Kingston0.50
983GUlsterEast St. James Street, Broadway to Albany Ave., Kingston0.14
983TDutchessHooker Avenue, NY 376 to Poughkeepsie line0.73
983WDutchessMain Street, CR 38/CR 114 to NY 55, Poughkeepsie0.19
984ADutchessSmith Street, Poughkeepsie line to NY 1150.23
984COrangeNY 17 to NYS Thruway Exit 16, Woodbury0.34
984DUlsterWurts Street, US 9W to Abeel Street, Esopus/Kingston0.49
984EWestchesterYonkers Avenue, Saw Mill River Pkwy. to Bronx River Rd., Yonkers2.51
984GWestchesterManhattanville Road, cul-de-sac at SR 984J to NY 120, Harrison0.50
984HWestchesterRiverdale Avenue, NYC line to Warburton Ave., Yonkers1.57
984JWestchesterI-684 Exit 1 to Hutchinson River Pkwy., Harrison1.46
984KOrangeNorth Street, US 9W/NY 32 to Liberty St., Newburgh0.40
984LWestchesterTuckahoe Road, NY 9A to NYS Thruway southbound ramp Exit 6, Yonkers0.47
984MWestchesterSaw Mill River Pkwy. to NY 9A, Hastings-on-Hudson0.06
984PDutchessFranklin Avenue, NY 82/NY 343 to US 44, Millbrook1.55
987ARocklandLake Welch Parkway5.60
987CRockland, OrangePalisades Interstate Parkway26.58
987DWestchesterSaw Mill River Parkway29.83
987ERockland, OrangeSeven Lakes Parkway17.43
987FWestchesterSprain Brook Parkway12.65
987GWestchester, Putnam, Dutchess, ColumbiaTaconic State Parkway104.12
987HWestchesterBear Mountain State Parkway4.58
987JWestchesterFarragut Parkway0.43
(Note: The table includes all documented routes based on available inventory data; lengths are approximate and subject to NYSDOT updates. Additional shorter spurs and urban connectors, such as 985-series in Westchester urban areas, contribute to the total of 71 routes but follow similar patterns of local access.)

Region 9

Region 9 of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) covers the eastern portion of the Southern Tier and the Catskills region, encompassing Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, and Sullivan counties across approximately 6,238 square miles. This area features rural landscapes, river valleys, and connections to tourism destinations in the Binghamton-Enchanted Mountains corridor, where reference routes provide essential links for local access and support scenic byways. Many of these unsigned 900-series routes overlap with or parallel signed touring routes, such as those maintained for tourism promotion along the Susquehanna River and Catskill Park edges, ensuring state oversight for visitor infrastructure without full signage. Reference routes in Region 9 primarily consist of short connectors, former state highway alignments, and park access roads, with the 990- and 991-series predominating to denote regional branches using the established suffix system for tier connections. Several 990-series routes trace old routings of NY 17, which have been reassigned as reference designations following Interstate 86 (I-86) upgrades and extensions, including the 2024 conversion of 32 miles from Waverly to Endicott. The November 2024 designation of this stretch as I-86 (exits 60–67) did not immediately result in new reference route designations for parallel segments, per available NYSDOT announcements as of November 2025. The following table lists the 28 reference routes in Region 9, including their designations, lengths, termini, counties, and notes on former routings or tourism roles where applicable. Lengths and descriptions are based on NYSDOT-maintained inventory data.
RouteLength (miles)TerminiCountiesNotes
990D1.12Riverside Dr., Johnson City to Binghamton city lineBroomePart of old NY 17H; provides urban connector in Binghamton tourism area
990E0.09Floral Ave., Johnson CityBroomeShort local spur
990F0.39Crescent Dr. & Frances St., KirkwoodBroomeOld US 11 alignment
990G1.16US 11 to I-81/I-86, KirkwoodBroomeFormer NY 17; updated post-I-86 extension for interchange access
990H1.06Chenango St., Port DickinsonBroomeOld NY 7, former NY 12A; river valley access
990J0.61Chenango Valley SP access, FentonBroome entrance road; tourism maintenance priority
990K3.74NY 369 to NY 7 at I-88, Fenton & ColesvilleBroomeOld NY 7, now parallels NY 7B; rural connector
990L1.43East Main St. & Norwich Arterial, NorwichChenangoSigned as touring route; supports local heritage
990P1.15NY 97 to NY 17, HancockDelawareNow parallels NY 268; scenic access
990T0.10NY 17 to NY 8/NY 10, DepositDelawareUnsigned connector; no markers posted
990V6.15NY 30 to CR 3 & CR 18, Gilboa & ConesvilleSchoharieOld NY 342; signed touring route in Catskills
991A2.07Steere & Sherman Rds., McDonoughChenangoRural farm road link
991C0.33Continuation of NY 201, Johnson CityBroomeExtends signed NY 201
991D0.17Continuation of NY 205, OneontaOtsegoUrban extension in Oneonta
991F0.26I-88 to NY 7 & CR 47, OneontaOtsegoInterchange connector
991H0.72I-88 to NY 7, Sidney & UnadillaDelaware, OtsegoCrosses county line; former local highway
991J0.54CR 48 to NY 7 at I-88, OtegoOtsegoShort ramp access
991L0.43I-88 to NY 41, AftonChenangoSupports Susquehanna Valley
991T0.16Continuation of NY 28, MilfordOtsegoExtends NY 28 in village
992D0.67Main St., OneontaOtsegoPart of old NY 23 routing;
992E0.71North Shore Dr., BinghamtonBroomeRiverside access in Binghamton
992G0.50NY 7 to NY 28, MilfordOtsegoPart of old NY 28; scenic overlap
992H0.84I-88 to NY 7, OtsegoPost-I-88 connector
992J0.38Hollenbeck Rd., WorcesterOtsegoLocal rural road
992K0.32I-88 to NY 7/NY 10, RichmondvilleSchoharieInterchange link
992L0.27Mickle Rd., RichmondvilleSchoharieShort village spur
992P0.69Martin Hill Rd., ColesvilleBroomeHill access road

Regions 10 and 11

Regions 10 and 11, administered by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), cover Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island in Region 10 and the five boroughs of New York City—Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, and Richmond (Staten Island)—in Region 11. These areas feature over 50 reference routes, primarily in the 900-series, reflecting the dense urban environment and extensive network of parkways and expressway service roads maintained for planning and jurisdictional purposes. Unlike other regions, the second digit in these designations is 0, an exception to standard numbering that aligns with the combined regional structure for downstate highways. Many routes fall under shared jurisdiction with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) or local entities, particularly for parkways like the Belt Parkway system (907A–907D), which prohibits commercial trucks due to urban density constraints. Reference routes in these regions emphasize metropolitan maintenance, with short connectors and spurs supporting major arterials like the Expressway (I-495) service roads (906A and 906B) spanning over 40 miles each across Nassau, , and . Parkways dominate, such as the (908G), a 28.88-mile route from Nassau to with additional spurs, maintained partly by NYSDOT and local parks departments for recreational access. Urban density necessitates unique notes, including NYCDOT oversight for city-owned segments like the (907A, 10.57 miles from to Nassau), where maintenance focuses on high-traffic integration with subways and bridges. Former routings include the decommissioning of 907G ( in Westchester, previously 13.22 miles), transferred to county jurisdiction post-2006 due to realignment. The following table lists over 30 representative 900-series reference routes, focusing on lengths, termini, and key metropolitan notes. Data draws from NYSDOT traffic volume inventories, highlighting urban-specific features like shared maintenance and historical overlaps with touring routes.
DesignationLength (miles)TerminiDescription and NotesCounty/Borough
900A0.07Greenport Marina to NY 25Short connector in Greenport village; possible remnant of former NY 114.Suffolk
900B1.95North Hempstead town line to NY 107Glen Cove Road segment; local urban link with AADT over 32,000.Nassau
900C0.68Orient Beach State Park to NY 25Access road to state park; low-volume recreational route (AADT 216).Suffolk
900D0.38NY 27A to Suffolk County lineOld Sunrise Highway remnant; absorbed former NY 27 alignment.Nassau
900F0.87Queens County line to Marcus Ave.Union Turnpike extension; part of old NY 25C, high AADT (16,252).Nassau
900G0.56Randalls Island Park to 1st Ave.Triborough Bridge Manhattan span; MTA Bridges and Tunnels jurisdiction (AADT 90,800).New York (Manhattan)
900J0.60Beach Channel Drive to toll boothCross Bay Bridge; MTA-owned, connects to Rockaway Peninsula.Queens
900P0.41225th St. to NY 25Jamaica Ave. connector; urban arterial link.Nassau/Queens
900V0.25Atlantic Beach Bridge to Nassau Expressway rampDoughty Blvd. short segment; integrated with NY 878 (AADT 23,410).Nassau
900W2.85CR 80 (Knoll Rd.) to Southampton village lineMontauk Hwy. former NY 27A; high traffic (AADT 15,620).Suffolk
901A0.50SR 906B to Kings Rd.Simeon Woods Rd. spur from LIE service road; two segments.Suffolk
901B0.40Queens County line to Flatbush Ave.Marine Parkway Bridge approach; MTA jurisdiction (AADT 22,000).Kings (Brooklyn)
901C0.25Queens County line to NY 878Seagirt Blvd. connector; coastal urban link.Nassau
906A40.85Queens County line to CR 101LIE eastbound service road; Nassau County maintenance in parts.Nassau/Suffolk
906B40.97Queens County line to CR 101LIE westbound service road; high-volume urban bypass (AADT up to 28,334).Nassau/Suffolk
906C21.17NY 109 to Hospital Rd.Sunrise Hwy. eastbound service road; overlaps NY 27.Suffolk
906D19.88NY 109 to NY 112Sunrise Hwy. westbound service road; AADT up to 41,959.Suffolk
907A10.57Queens to Nassau County lineCross Island Parkway; NYCDOT jurisdiction, Belt System component.Queens/Nassau
907B1.62Merrick Blvd. to Southern State ParkwayLaurelton Parkway; NYCDOT urban parkway (AADT 141,480).Queens
907C18.30Kings to Queens County lineShore Parkway (Belt Parkway); NYSDOT/NYCDOT split, former NY 27A.Kings/Queens
907D5.37150th St. to Laurelton ParkwaySouthern Parkway (Belt Parkway); high-density urban route (AADT up to 157,197).Queens
907E2.63Southern State Parkway to NY 24Bethpage State Parkway; Nassau parkway with recreational access.Nassau
907F1.91Bronx River Parkway to Hutchinson River ParkwayBronx-Pelham Parkway (Mosholu); NYCDOT segments via White Plains Rd.Bronx
907H5.90Cross Bronx Expressway to Westchester lineBronx River Parkway; urban parkway with NYCDOT maintenance.Bronx
907L9.44Battery Tunnel to Triborough BridgeFDR Drive; NYSDOT/NYCDOT split, Manhattan expressway (AADT up to 171,572).New York (Manhattan)
907M14.6131st St. exit to Nassau lineGrand Central Parkway; overlaps I-278 briefly, high AADT (up to 248,684).Queens
907P4.20125th St. to Dyckman St./Tenth Ave.Harlem River Drive; NYCDOT parkway along Harlem River (AADT up to 117,876).New York (Manhattan)
907V11.0572nd St. exit to Bronx lineHenry Hudson Parkway; overlaps NY 9A, NYSDOT/NYCDOT split.New York (Manhattan)/Bronx
908B4.95Jamaica Ave. to Queens lineJackie Robinson Parkway (Interborough); urban connector (AADT up to 89,549).Kings/Queens
908C2.49Point Lookout to Long BeachLoop Parkway; Nassau coastal parkway.Nassau
908E12.99Southern State Parkway to Northern State ParkwayMeadowbrook State Parkway; recreational route through parks.Nassau
908G28.88Queens Blvd. to Suffolk line (+16.74 spur)Northern State Parkway; major east-west parkway, partial local maintenance.Nassau/Suffolk
908H4.86Sea Breeze Ave. to Church Ave.Ocean Parkway; Brooklyn urban parkway via Shore Parkway connector.Kings (Brooklyn)
908M33.77NJ line to Suffolk line (+16.62 spur)Southern State Parkway; extensive Long Island parkway system.Nassau/Suffolk
909C4.50Outerbridge toll plaza to Richmond Ave.Richmond Parkway (Korean War Veterans Parkway); overlaps NY 440, Staten Island radial.Richmond (Staten Island)
909D15.59Jones Beach to Suffolk line (+6.47 spur)Ocean Parkway; coastal recreational route through state parks.Nassau/Suffolk
909G1.91182nd St. to Nassau lineRockaway Blvd.; Queens urban extension (AADT 61,903).Queens
These routes underscore the region's emphasis on parkway preservation and urban connectivity, with notes highlighting NYCDOT's role in city segments to accommodate high and transit integration. For instance, post-2010 infrastructure updates, some short 900-series connectors near subway expansions were realigned, though specific removals remain limited to jurisdictional transfers like 907G.

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