New York State Route 120A
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New York State Route 120A (NY 120A) is a state highway
in southern Westchester County, New York
, in the United States. It serves as an alternate route to the southern half of NY 120
running along the New York–Connecticut state line. The southern terminus of route is at NY 120 in Harrison
. Its northern terminus is at NY 120 in North Castle
. Most of the route straddles the New York – Connecticut
state line, and part of the route is physically located in Connecticut. However, this part of the highway is not recognized by Connecticut as "Route 120A", and is considered to be part of NY 120A by the New York State Department of Transportation
.
near the junction of NY 120 and Interstate 287 in the village of Harrison
within the town of Purchase
. It initially heads eastward along Westchester Avenue, passing through the village of Rye Brook
on its way to the village of Port Chester
. In Port Chester, Westchester Avenue is county-maintained with the unsigned designation County Route 112. NY 120A then continues onto King Street via North Pearl Street. King Street heads north, re-entering Rye Brook, then runs along the Connecticut
state line. NY 120A connects to the Hutchinson River Parkway
(New York) and the Merritt Parkway
(Connecticut; co-signed as Route 15) by way of an interchange while running along the border. NY 120A proceeds into Connecticut, staying within the town of Greenwich, Connecticut
, for about 3.6 miles (5.8 km). This portion of the road is still maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
, even though it is outside the state of New York
. NY 120A re-enters New York in the town of North Castle
, where it ends back at NY 120.
to North Pearl Street in Port Chester
was originally designated as part of NY 119
in the 1930 renumbering of state highways in New York. By the following year, a spur route connecting NY 119 to NY 120
in North Castle
was assigned the NY 120A designation. It began at Westchester Avenue and went north to the Connecticut
state line via Ridge Street, where it turned northwest to follow King Street to NY 120. The section of King Street between Ridge Street and Port Chester
was designated as NY 120B by 1932.
Ca. 1938, NY 120A was truncated to consist only of the Ridge Street portion of its alignment while NY 120B was extended northwest along King Street to NY 120 in North Castle and southward along NY 119 and Ridge Street to a terminus at NY 120 in Rye
. The NY 120B designation was eliminated by the following year, at which time NY 120A was reextended along King Street to North Castle and realigned east of Ridge Street to follow old NY 120B into Port Chester. Ca. 1961, NY 119 was truncated on its east end to NY 22
in White Plains
while NY 120 was rerouted to follow what had been NY 119A south to Rye along Purchase Street. The former routing of NY 119 and NY 120 from Purchase Street to downtown Port Chester became an extension of NY 120A. The routing of NY 120A in Port Chester was modified slightly by 1990 to follow North Pearl Street between Westchester Avenue and King Street.
On September 1, 1980, ownership and maintenance of NY 120A between a point just north of Sherwood Avenue and Lincoln Avenue (the Connecticut state line) was transferred from Westchester County
to the state of New York
as part of a highway maintenance swap between the two levels of government. The road was one of 10 highways exchanged during the swap.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in southern Westchester County, New York
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...
, in the United States. It serves as an alternate route to the southern half of NY 120
New York State Route 120
New York State Route 120 is a state highway in southern Westchester County, New York, United States. It begins in the city of Rye at an intersection with U.S. Route 1 and runs for about north to the hamlet of Millwood, where it ends at a junction with NY 100...
running along the New York–Connecticut state line. The southern terminus of route is at NY 120 in Harrison
Harrison, New York
Harrison is a village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States, located approximately northeast of Manhattan. The population was 27,472 at the 2010 census.-Establishment:...
. Its northern terminus is at NY 120 in North Castle
North Castle, New York
North Castle is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 11,841 at the 2010 census. It has no villages.-Geography:...
. Most of the route straddles the New York – Connecticut
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...
state line, and part of the route is physically located in Connecticut. However, this part of the highway is not recognized by Connecticut as "Route 120A", and is considered to be part of NY 120A by 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...
.
Route description
NY 120A begins at NY 120New York State Route 120
New York State Route 120 is a state highway in southern Westchester County, New York, United States. It begins in the city of Rye at an intersection with U.S. Route 1 and runs for about north to the hamlet of Millwood, where it ends at a junction with NY 100...
near the junction of NY 120 and Interstate 287 in the village of Harrison
Harrison, New York
Harrison is a village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States, located approximately northeast of Manhattan. The population was 27,472 at the 2010 census.-Establishment:...
within the town of Purchase
Purchase, New York
Purchase, New York is a hamlet of the town of Harrison, in Westchester County. Its ZIP code is 10577. Its name is derived from Harrison's purchase, for Harrison could have as much land as he could ride in one day...
. It initially heads eastward along Westchester Avenue, passing through the village of Rye Brook
Rye Brook, New York
Rye Brook is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States, within the town of Rye. Prior to the village's establishment on July 7, 1982, the area was an unincorporated section of the town of Rye...
on its way to the village of Port Chester
Port Chester, New York
Port Chester is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The village is part of the town of Rye. As of the 2010 census, Port Chester had a population of 28,967...
. In Port Chester, Westchester Avenue is county-maintained with the unsigned designation County Route 112. NY 120A then continues onto King Street via North Pearl Street. King Street heads north, re-entering Rye Brook, then runs along the Connecticut
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...
state line. NY 120A connects to the Hutchinson River Parkway
Hutchinson River Parkway
The Hutchinson River Parkway is a north–south parkway in southern New York, United States. It extends for from the massive Bruckner Interchange in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx to the New York – Connecticut state line at Rye Brook...
(New York) and the Merritt Parkway
Merritt Parkway
The Merritt Parkway is a historic limited-access parkway in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The parkway is known for its scenic layout, its uniquely styled signage, and the architecturally elaborate overpasses along the route. It is designated as a National Scenic Byway and is also listed in the...
(Connecticut; co-signed as Route 15) by way of an interchange while running along the border. NY 120A proceeds into Connecticut, staying within the town of Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 61,171. It is home to many hedge funds and other financial service companies. Greenwich is the southernmost and westernmost municipality in Connecticut and is 38+ minutes ...
, for about 3.6 miles (5.8 km). This portion of the road is still maintained by 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...
, even though it is outside 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...
. NY 120A re-enters New York in the town of North Castle
North Castle, New York
North Castle is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 11,841 at the 2010 census. It has no villages.-Geography:...
, where it ends back at NY 120.
History
The portion of Westchester Avenue from Purchase Street in HarrisonHarrison, New York
Harrison is a village and town in Westchester County, New York, United States, located approximately northeast of Manhattan. The population was 27,472 at the 2010 census.-Establishment:...
to North Pearl Street in Port Chester
Port Chester, New York
Port Chester is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The village is part of the town of Rye. As of the 2010 census, Port Chester had a population of 28,967...
was originally designated as part of NY 119
New York State Route 119
New York State Route 119 is an east–west state highway in Westchester County, New York, in the United States. The road starts in Tarrytown at an intersection with U.S. Route 9 and comes to an end at a junction with NY 22 in White Plains...
in the 1930 renumbering of state highways in New York. By the following year, a spur route connecting NY 119 to NY 120
New York State Route 120
New York State Route 120 is a state highway in southern Westchester County, New York, United States. It begins in the city of Rye at an intersection with U.S. Route 1 and runs for about north to the hamlet of Millwood, where it ends at a junction with NY 100...
in North Castle
North Castle, New York
North Castle is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 11,841 at the 2010 census. It has no villages.-Geography:...
was assigned the NY 120A designation. It began at Westchester Avenue and went north to the Connecticut
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...
state line via Ridge Street, where it turned northwest to follow King Street to NY 120. The section of King Street between Ridge Street and Port Chester
Port Chester, New York
Port Chester is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The village is part of the town of Rye. As of the 2010 census, Port Chester had a population of 28,967...
was designated as NY 120B by 1932.
Ca. 1938, NY 120A was truncated to consist only of the Ridge Street portion of its alignment while NY 120B was extended northwest along King Street to NY 120 in North Castle and southward along NY 119 and Ridge Street to a terminus at NY 120 in Rye
Rye (city), New York
Rye is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is separate from the town of Rye, which is larger than the city. Rye city, formerly the village of Rye, was part of the town until 1942, when it received its charter as a city, the most recent to be issued in New York...
. The NY 120B designation was eliminated by the following year, at which time NY 120A was reextended along King Street to North Castle and realigned east of Ridge Street to follow old NY 120B into Port Chester. Ca. 1961, NY 119 was truncated on its east end to NY 22
New York State Route 22
New York State Route 22 is a north–south state highway in eastern New York in the United States. It runs parallel to the state's eastern edge from the outskirts of New York City to a short distance south of the Canadian border. At , it is the state's longest north–south route and...
in White Plains
White Plains, New York
White Plains is a city and the county seat of Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located in south-central Westchester, about east of the Hudson River and northwest of Long Island Sound...
while NY 120 was rerouted to follow what had been NY 119A south to Rye along Purchase Street. The former routing of NY 119 and NY 120 from Purchase Street to downtown Port Chester became an extension of NY 120A. The routing of NY 120A in Port Chester was modified slightly by 1990 to follow North Pearl Street between Westchester Avenue and King Street.
On September 1, 1980, ownership and maintenance of NY 120A between a point just north of Sherwood Avenue and Lincoln Avenue (the Connecticut state line) was transferred from Westchester County
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...
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 road was one of 10 highways exchanged during the swap.