New York State Route 396
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New York State Route 396 (NY 396) is an east–west state highway
in Albany County, New York
, United States
. The route is functionally a spur route
as it connects to another signed state highway at only one end. The western terminus of NY 396 is at an intersection with County Route 103 in Callanans Corners, a small hamlet situated just south of the Bethlehem
–Coeymans town line in the town of Coeymans. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with NY 144
in Bethlehem east of the hamlet of Selkirk
. West of Callanans Corners, the road continues northwestward to NY 443
in New Scotland
as County Route 301.
. To the west, the road is County Route 301. The highway also changes names from Cedar Grove Road to Bridge Street. NY 396 progresses eastward, intersecting with local roads in the undeveloped lowlands. At the intersection with CR 102 (Old Quarry Road), the highway enters Spawn Hollow, a local hamlet. After that intersection, NY 396 becomes more developed, entering South Bethlehem, and intersecting with several local roads.
After South Bethlehem, NY 396 enters the hamlet of Bethlehem Heights, where the highway curves to the northeast. NY 396 passes over the Selkirk Subdivision
, a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation
, at the eastern edge of the large Selkirk Yard. Past the bridge, the highway turns eastward and into the hamlet of Beckers Corners, where it intersects with U.S. Route 9W. After that intersection, NY 396 turns to the southeast once again, leaving its original right-of-way along Maple Avenue at an intersection with Beaverdam Road. The route bends several times in a highly developed region as it enters the community of Selkirk
. NY 396 turns eastward and terminates at an intersection with NY 144
(River Road) east of Selkirk. Not far to the north of the junction, NY 144 connects to the New York State Thruway
(Interstate 87) at exit 22.
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 Albany County, New York
Albany County, New York
Albany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, and is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. The name is from the title of the Duke of York and Albany, who became James II of England . As of the 2010 census, the population was 304,204...
, United States
United States
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. The route is functionally a spur route
Spur route
A spur route is a short road forming a branch from a longer, more important route . A bypass or beltway is never considered a true spur route as it typically reconnects with the major road...
as it connects to another signed state highway at only one end. The western terminus of NY 396 is at an intersection with County Route 103 in Callanans Corners, a small hamlet situated just south of the Bethlehem
Bethlehem, New York
Bethlehem is a town in Albany County, New York, USA. The population was 33,656 at the 2010 census. The town is south of Albany. Bethlehem includes the following hamlets: Delmar, Elsmere, Slingerlands, Glenmont, Selkirk, South and North Bethlehem. U.S. Route 9W passes through the town...
–Coeymans town line in the town of Coeymans. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with NY 144
New York State Route 144
New York State Route 144 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York in the United States. The highway runs from the Greene County hamlet of Hannacroix to just south of the city of Albany. NY 144 is a two-lane highway its entire length. Significant sections are narrow and...
in Bethlehem east of the hamlet of Selkirk
Selkirk, New York
Selkirk is a hamlet in the town of Bethlehem, Albany County, New York. It is located south of the city of Albany, it is an suburb of that city....
. West of Callanans Corners, the road continues northwestward to NY 443
New York State Route 443
New York State Route 443 is an east–west state highway in the Capital District of New York in the United States. The route begins at an intersection with NY 30 in the town of Schoharie and ends later at a junction with U.S. Route 9W and US 20 in the city of Albany...
in New Scotland
New Scotland, New York
New Scotland is a town in Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 8,648 at the 2010 census.The town is southwest of Albany, New York, the state capital. New Scotland is centrally located in the county.-History:...
as County Route 301.
Route description
NY 396 begins at the town line of Coeymans, New York and Bethlehem, New YorkBethlehem, New York
Bethlehem is a town in Albany County, New York, USA. The population was 33,656 at the 2010 census. The town is south of Albany. Bethlehem includes the following hamlets: Delmar, Elsmere, Slingerlands, Glenmont, Selkirk, South and North Bethlehem. U.S. Route 9W passes through the town...
. To the west, the road is County Route 301. The highway also changes names from Cedar Grove Road to Bridge Street. NY 396 progresses eastward, intersecting with local roads in the undeveloped lowlands. At the intersection with CR 102 (Old Quarry Road), the highway enters Spawn Hollow, a local hamlet. After that intersection, NY 396 becomes more developed, entering South Bethlehem, and intersecting with several local roads.
After South Bethlehem, NY 396 enters the hamlet of Bethlehem Heights, where the highway curves to the northeast. NY 396 passes over the Selkirk Subdivision
Selkirk Subdivision
The Selkirk Subdivision is a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation in the U.S. State of New York. The line runs from Selkirk northwest to Amsterdam along a former New York Central Railroad line. At its southeast end, at Selkirk Yard, the Selkirk Subdivision becomes the Castleton Subdivision...
, a railroad line owned by CSX Transportation
CSX Transportation
CSX Transportation operates a Class I railroad in the United States known as the CSX Railroad. It is the main subsidiary of the CSX Corporation. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and owns approximately 21,000 route miles...
, at the eastern edge of the large Selkirk Yard. Past the bridge, the highway turns eastward and into the hamlet of Beckers Corners, where it intersects with U.S. Route 9W. After that intersection, NY 396 turns to the southeast once again, leaving its original right-of-way along Maple Avenue at an intersection with Beaverdam Road. The route bends several times in a highly developed region as it enters the community of Selkirk
Selkirk, New York
Selkirk is a hamlet in the town of Bethlehem, Albany County, New York. It is located south of the city of Albany, it is an suburb of that city....
. NY 396 turns eastward and terminates at an intersection with NY 144
New York State Route 144
New York State Route 144 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York in the United States. The highway runs from the Greene County hamlet of Hannacroix to just south of the city of Albany. NY 144 is a two-lane highway its entire length. Significant sections are narrow and...
(River Road) east of Selkirk. Not far to the north of the junction, NY 144 connects to the New York State Thruway
New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway is a system of limited-access highways located within the state of New York in the United States. The system, known officially as the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway for former New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, is operated by the New York State Thruway Authority and...
(Interstate 87) at exit 22.