New York State Route 115
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New York State Route 115 (NY 115) is a 12.5 miles (20.12 km) long state highway
located entirely within Dutchess County
, New York
. The route runs from the U.S. Route 44
/NY 55
in the city of Poughkeepsie
along the former Salt Point Turnpike to an interchange with the Taconic State Parkway
in Clinton
. Route 115 throughout its length is maintained by the city of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County (as County Route 75), and the New York State Department of Transportation
. When Route 115 terminates at the Taconic State Parkway, the Salt Point Turnpike continues as County Route 17 four another four miles to NY 82
in Stanford
.
Route 115 was designated on April 1, 1980 as part of a maintenance swap by the New York State Department of Transportation, which took over the portion from Smith Street to the Taconic Parkway that was originally County Route 75. The portion of the turnpike from the Poughkeepsie city line to Innis Avenue was re-designated New York State Route 984A.
) in eastern Poughkeepsie
. As Worral Avenue, it heads north through the easternmost portion of the city. An intersection with West Maple Street (westbound US 44/NY 55) soon follows as the route becomes known as Innis Avenue. NY 115 continues on, passing King Street Park to the east before crossing into the town of Poughkeepsie
at Arnold Road. Here, maintenance of the roadway shifts from the city of Poughkeepsie to Dutchess County
, which maintains the road as County Route 75. This designation continues north along NY 115 to the Salt Point Turnpike, where CR 75 ends and maintenance of NY 115 switches once more to the New York State Department of Transportation
(NYSDOT). NY 115 joins the Salt Point Turnpike northward, paralleling the St. Peter's Cemetery and passing near the Dutchess Community College
as it enters Hyde Park
.
Across the town line, NY 115 intersects with both County Route 39, a connector route leading north toward the hamlet of Hyde Park, and County Route 16, a parallel route to NY 9G
between Hyde Park and Clinton
, as it turns northeast and crosses into Pleasant Valley
. NY 115 then meets County Route 71 and County Route 73 in quick succession as it parallels County Route 72 northeast toward the hamlet of Salt Point
. The two routes converge just outside of the hamlet, with NY 115 continuing onward to the hamlet. Once in Salt Point, NY 115 crosses over Wappingers Creek just south of an intersection with County Route 18 near the northern edge of the community. NY 115 progresses onward, paralleling Wappingers Creek into the town of Clinton, where NY 115 intersects County Route 14 as Wappingers Creek turns away from the Salt Point Turnpike. The Turnpike, as well as NY 115, continue northeast to the Taconic State Parkway
, where NY 115 terminates at the northbound exit ramps to the parkway. Past the Taconic, the Salt Point Turnpike continues for another 4 miles (6 km) to NY 82
in Stanford
as County Route 17.
to the Taconic State Parkway
was initially maintained by Dutchess County
. On April 1, 1980, ownership and maintenance of the highway was transferred to the state of New York
as part of a highway maintenance swap between the two levels of government. The portion of the Turnpike north of its junction with Innis Avenue was designated as NY 115 while the remaining section became NY 984A, an unsigned reference route. NY 115 also extended south along Innis Avenue to West Baker Street in Poughkeepsie as a county and city-maintained highway.
State highway
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located entirely within Dutchess County
Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, in the state's Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. The 2010 census lists the population as 297,488...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. The route runs from the U.S. Route 44
U.S. Route 44 in New York
U.S. Route 44 in the state of New York is a major east–west thoroughfare in the Hudson Valley region of the state. Its entire length is maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation, with the exception of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, which is maintained by the New York State Bridge...
/NY 55
New York State Route 55
New York State Route 55 is a state highway in southern New York, running from the Pennsylvania state line at the Delaware River in Barryville to the Connecticut state line at Wingdale...
in the city of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie (city), New York
Poughkeepsie is a city in the state of New York, United States, which serves as the county seat of Dutchess County. Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson River Valley midway between New York City and Albany...
along the former Salt Point Turnpike to an interchange with the Taconic State Parkway
Taconic State Parkway
The Taconic State Parkway , is a divided highway between Kensico Dam and Chatham, the longest parkway in the U.S. state of New York. It follows a generally northward route midway between the Hudson River and the Connecticut and Massachusetts state lines...
in Clinton
Clinton, Dutchess County, New York
Clinton is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 4,010 at the 2000 census. The town is named after George Clinton, an early governor of New York....
. Route 115 throughout its length is maintained by the city of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County (as County Route 75), and the New York State Department of Transportation
New York State Department of Transportation
The New York State Department of Transportation is responsible for the development and operation of highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities in the U.S...
. When Route 115 terminates at the Taconic State Parkway, the Salt Point Turnpike continues as County Route 17 four another four miles to NY 82
New York State Route 82
New York State Route 82 is a state highway in the eastern Hudson Valley of New York, United States. It begins at an intersection with NY 52 northeast of the village of Fishkill, bends eastward towards Millbrook, and then returns westward to end at a junction with U.S. Route 9,...
in Stanford
Stanford, New York
Stanford is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 3,544 at the 2000 census.The Town of Stanford is in the north-central part of the county.-History:Stanford was first settled around 1750...
.
Route 115 was designated on April 1, 1980 as part of a maintenance swap by the New York State Department of Transportation, which took over the portion from Smith Street to the Taconic Parkway that was originally County Route 75. The portion of the turnpike from the Poughkeepsie city line to Innis Avenue was re-designated New York State Route 984A.
Route description
Route 115 begins at West Baker Street (eastbound US 44/NY 55New York State Route 55
New York State Route 55 is a state highway in southern New York, running from the Pennsylvania state line at the Delaware River in Barryville to the Connecticut state line at Wingdale...
) in eastern Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie (city), New York
Poughkeepsie is a city in the state of New York, United States, which serves as the county seat of Dutchess County. Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson River Valley midway between New York City and Albany...
. As Worral Avenue, it heads north through the easternmost portion of the city. An intersection with West Maple Street (westbound US 44/NY 55) soon follows as the route becomes known as Innis Avenue. NY 115 continues on, passing King Street Park to the east before crossing into the town of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie (town), New York
Poughkeepsie is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 42,777 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from the native term, "Uppu-qui-ipis-in," which means "reed-covered hut by the water."...
at Arnold Road. Here, maintenance of the roadway shifts from the city of Poughkeepsie to Dutchess County
Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, in the state's Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. The 2010 census lists the population as 297,488...
, which maintains the road as County Route 75. This designation continues north along NY 115 to the Salt Point Turnpike, where CR 75 ends and maintenance of NY 115 switches once more to the New York State Department of Transportation
New York State Department of Transportation
The New York State Department of Transportation is responsible for the development and operation of highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities in the U.S...
(NYSDOT). NY 115 joins the Salt Point Turnpike northward, paralleling the St. Peter's Cemetery and passing near the Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community College is one of 30 community colleges within the State University of New York system . The College, located in Dutchess County, is situated on on a hill above Poughkeepsie, New York...
as it enters Hyde Park
Hyde Park, New York
Hyde Park is a town located in the northwest part of Dutchess County, New York, United States, just north of the city of Poughkeepsie. The town is most famous for being the hometown of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt....
.
Across the town line, NY 115 intersects with both County Route 39, a connector route leading north toward the hamlet of Hyde Park, and County Route 16, a parallel route to NY 9G
New York State Route 9G
New York State Route 9G is a state highway in the Hudson Valley of New York in the United States. It runs north from U.S. Route 9 at Poughkeepsie, starting out as Violet Avenue, then follows the Hudson River mostly along the eastern side of the US 9 to Rhinebeck, where the two...
between Hyde Park and Clinton
Clinton, Dutchess County, New York
Clinton is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 4,010 at the 2000 census. The town is named after George Clinton, an early governor of New York....
, as it turns northeast and crosses into Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley (town), New York
Pleasant Valley is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 9,066 at the 2000 census. The town is centrally located in the county, northeast of the City of Poughkeepsie. US Route 44 passes through the town.-History:...
. NY 115 then meets County Route 71 and County Route 73 in quick succession as it parallels County Route 72 northeast toward the hamlet of Salt Point
Salt Point, New York
Salt Point is a hamlet in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It lies northeast of Poughkeepsie following New York Route 115, the Salt Point Turnpike. East of Salt Point, the Taconic State Parkway allows for easy access from many of the surrounding towns and communities with easy travel to...
. The two routes converge just outside of the hamlet, with NY 115 continuing onward to the hamlet. Once in Salt Point, NY 115 crosses over Wappingers Creek just south of an intersection with County Route 18 near the northern edge of the community. NY 115 progresses onward, paralleling Wappingers Creek into the town of Clinton, where NY 115 intersects County Route 14 as Wappingers Creek turns away from the Salt Point Turnpike. The Turnpike, as well as NY 115, continue northeast to the Taconic State Parkway
Taconic State Parkway
The Taconic State Parkway , is a divided highway between Kensico Dam and Chatham, the longest parkway in the U.S. state of New York. It follows a generally northward route midway between the Hudson River and the Connecticut and Massachusetts state lines...
, where NY 115 terminates at the northbound exit ramps to the parkway. Past the Taconic, the Salt Point Turnpike continues for another 4 miles (6 km) to NY 82
New York State Route 82
New York State Route 82 is a state highway in the eastern Hudson Valley of New York, United States. It begins at an intersection with NY 52 northeast of the village of Fishkill, bends eastward towards Millbrook, and then returns westward to end at a junction with U.S. Route 9,...
in Stanford
Stanford, New York
Stanford is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 3,544 at the 2000 census.The Town of Stanford is in the north-central part of the county.-History:Stanford was first settled around 1750...
as County Route 17.
History
The portion of the Salt Point Turnpike from the city of PoughkeepsiePoughkeepsie (city), New York
Poughkeepsie is a city in the state of New York, United States, which serves as the county seat of Dutchess County. Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson River Valley midway between New York City and Albany...
to the Taconic State Parkway
Taconic State Parkway
The Taconic State Parkway , is a divided highway between Kensico Dam and Chatham, the longest parkway in the U.S. state of New York. It follows a generally northward route midway between the Hudson River and the Connecticut and Massachusetts state lines...
was initially maintained by Dutchess County
Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, in the state's Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. The 2010 census lists the population as 297,488...
. On April 1, 1980, ownership and maintenance of the highway was transferred to the state of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
as part of a highway maintenance swap between the two levels of government. The portion of the Turnpike north of its junction with Innis Avenue was designated as NY 115 while the remaining section became NY 984A, an unsigned reference route. NY 115 also extended south along Innis Avenue to West Baker Street in Poughkeepsie as a county and city-maintained highway.