Connecticut Route 214
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Route 214 is a state highway in southeastern Connecticut
, running entirely within the town of Ledyard
and servicing Foxwoods Casino. Route 214 runs east–west across the entire town.
on the Thames River
in the western part of the town of Ledyard
. Stoddard Hill State Park is located near the western terminus of the route. Route 214 heads generally east across the town, intersecting with Route 117 just north of the town center. East of Route 117, Route 214 follows Iron Street and Indiantown Road for about four miles (6 km). Route 214 ends at an intersection with Route 2 at the eastern edge the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Reservation near Foxwoods Casino. Route 214 is classified as a collector road
. It carries average daily traffic of about 4,100 vehicles, except for the easternmost 210 yards (192 m) between the casino entrance and Route 2, which has an average daily volume of 10,600 vehicles.
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
, running entirely within the town of Ledyard
Ledyard, Connecticut
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,687 people, 5,286 households, and 4,101 families residing in the town. The population density was 385.1 people per square mile . There were 5,486 housing units at an average density of 143.8 per square mile...
and servicing Foxwoods Casino. Route 214 runs east–west across the entire town.
Route description
Route 214 begins as Stoddards Wharf Road at an intersection with Route 12Connecticut Route 12
Connecticut Route 12 is a state highway that runs between Groton and the state line near Thompson.-History:Route 12 was preceded by New England Interstate Route 12. The southern terminus of NE-12 was originally at New London, Connecticut. It travelled along present-day Route 32 from New London to...
on the Thames River
Thames River (Connecticut)
The Thames River is a short river and tidal estuary in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It flows south for through eastern Connecticut from the junction of the Yantic and Shetucket rivers at Norwich, to New London and Groton, which flank its mouth at the Long Island Sound.Differing from its...
in the western part of the town of Ledyard
Ledyard, Connecticut
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,687 people, 5,286 households, and 4,101 families residing in the town. The population density was 385.1 people per square mile . There were 5,486 housing units at an average density of 143.8 per square mile...
. Stoddard Hill State Park is located near the western terminus of the route. Route 214 heads generally east across the town, intersecting with Route 117 just north of the town center. East of Route 117, Route 214 follows Iron Street and Indiantown Road for about four miles (6 km). Route 214 ends at an intersection with Route 2 at the eastern edge the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Reservation near Foxwoods Casino. Route 214 is classified as a collector road
Collector road
A collector road or distributor road is a low to moderate-capacity road which serve to move traffic from local streets to arterial roads. Unlike arterials, collectors are also designed to provide access to residential properties...
. It carries average daily traffic of about 4,100 vehicles, except for the easternmost 210 yards (192 m) between the casino entrance and Route 2, which has an average daily volume of 10,600 vehicles.