Connecticut Route 219
Encyclopedia
Route 219 is a state highway in northern Connecticut
, running from New Hartford
to Granby
.
in southern New Hartford and heads north, northeast, and east before crossing the West Branch Farmington River
at the town center. It then continues east to cross the East Branch Farmington River before turning north along the eastern shore of the McDonough Reservoir into Barkhamsted
. In Barkhamsted, it continues north along the east shore of the McDonough Reservoir to its northern end, then turns northeast. It briefly overlaps Route 179
before continuing northeast into Granby. In Granby, it continues northeast to end at an intersection with Route 20.
in Barkhamsted is designated a scenic road.
to US 44
in New Hartford, along a route including Bridge Street and Cottage Street. In 1944, Route 219 took over part of Route 179, extending it to Barkhamsted. In 1955, a section of Steele Road in New Hartford that had been town-maintained was added to the state highway system, completing state-maintenance of the route. Later in the same year, the Cottage Street Bridge was destroyed in a flood, temporarily severing the route. In 1959, the New Hartford section of the route was rerouted to its current location over a new bridge. In 1960, Route 219 was extended to its current northern terminus over a former section of Route 181
(SR 721).
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 from New Hartford
New Hartford, Connecticut
New Hartford is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 6,088 at the 2000 census. The town center is also defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place . The town is mainly a rural community consisting of farms, homes, and parks...
to Granby
Granby, Connecticut
Granby is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,347 at the 2000 census. The town center was defined as a census-designated place known as Salmon Brook in the 2000 census....
.
Route description
Route 219 begins at an intersection with US 202U.S. Route 202
U.S. Route 202 is a highway stretching from Delaware to Maine, also passing through the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire....
in southern New Hartford and heads north, northeast, and east before crossing the West Branch Farmington River
Farmington River
The Farmington River is a river located in northwest Connecticut, with major tributaries extending into southwest Massachusetts. Via its longest branch , the Farmington's length increases to , making it the Connecticut River's longest tributary by a mere over the major river directly to its...
at the town center. It then continues east to cross the East Branch Farmington River before turning north along the eastern shore of the McDonough Reservoir into Barkhamsted
Barkhamsted, Connecticut
Barkhamsted is a town in Litchfield County in Connecticut and contains six villages, West Hill, Mallory, Center Hill, Washington Hill, Pleasant Valley and Riverton. The population was 3,494 at the 2000 census...
. In Barkhamsted, it continues north along the east shore of the McDonough Reservoir to its northern end, then turns northeast. It briefly overlaps Route 179
Connecticut Route 179
Route 179 is a state highway in northern Connecticut, running from Burlington to Hartland.-Route description:Route 179 begins at an intersection with Route 4 in eastern Burlington and heads north along the Farmington River into Canton...
before continuing northeast into Granby. In Granby, it continues northeast to end at an intersection with Route 20.
Special Designation
The section of Route 219 from the East Branch Farmington River in New Hartford to Route 318Connecticut Route 318
Route 318 is a state highway in northern Connecticut running entirely in Barkhkamsted.-Description:Route 318 begins at an intersection with US 44 in Barkhamsted and heads east-northeast...
in Barkhamsted is designated a scenic road.
History
Route 219 was commissioned in 1935 from an unsigned state road (old SR 711), running from the current route of US 202U.S. Route 202
U.S. Route 202 is a highway stretching from Delaware to Maine, also passing through the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire....
to US 44
U.S. Route 44
U.S. Route 44 is an east–west United States highway that runs for 237 miles through four states in the Northeastern region of the United States. The western terminus is at U.S. Route 209 and New York State Route 55 in Kerhonkson, a hamlet in the Hudson Valley region of New York...
in New Hartford, along a route including Bridge Street and Cottage Street. In 1944, Route 219 took over part of Route 179, extending it to Barkhamsted. In 1955, a section of Steele Road in New Hartford that had been town-maintained was added to the state highway system, completing state-maintenance of the route. Later in the same year, the Cottage Street Bridge was destroyed in a flood, temporarily severing the route. In 1959, the New Hartford section of the route was rerouted to its current location over a new bridge. In 1960, Route 219 was extended to its current northern terminus over a former section of Route 181
Connecticut Route 181
Route 181 is a rural state highway in northern Connecticut, running from Barkhamsted to Hartland.-Route description:Route 181 begins as River Road at an intersection with US 44 in southern Barkhamsted. The road heads north into the village of Pleasant Valley, where it briefly overlaps Route 318...
(SR 721).
Junction list
| Town | Road names | Junction | Milepost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hartford New Hartford, Connecticut New Hartford is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 6,088 at the 2000 census. The town center is also defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place . The town is mainly a rural community consisting of farms, homes, and parks... (7.20 miles) |
Town Hill Road, Reservoir Road | 0.00 | |
| 4.63 | |||
| Barkhamsted Barkhamsted, Connecticut Barkhamsted is a town in Litchfield County in Connecticut and contains six villages, West Hill, Mallory, Center Hill, Washington Hill, Pleasant Valley and Riverton. The population was 3,494 at the 2000 census... (5.18 miles) |
Reservoir Road, East Hartland Road, Gavitt Road | Connector to | 8.47 |
| 8.66 | |||
| (Begin Concurrency) | 11.14 | ||
| (End Concurrency) | 11.20 | ||
| Granby Granby, Connecticut Granby is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,347 at the 2000 census. The town center was defined as a census-designated place known as Salmon Brook in the 2000 census.... (2.40 miles) |
Barkhamsted Road | 14.98 |