Connecticut Route 183
Encyclopedia
Route 183 is a state highway
in northwestern Connecticut
, running from Torrington
to the Massachusetts
state line in Norfolk
.
. In Winchester, it continues north, then turns northwest overlap Route 44
. The two routes continue to a brief triple overlap with Route 8, then turn west and northwest along the Mad River as a simple overlap. Route 183 then continues northwest along Colebrook Brook into Colebrook
. In Colebrook, it heads north, overlapping the unsigned section of Route 182A before turning northwest into Norfolk. In Norfolk, it cuts across the northeast corner of town to the Massachusetts state line, continuing as MA Route 183
.
to Church Hill Road is designated as a scenic road.
, old Highway 174 became Route 183, running from US 44 in Winchester to the state line. In 1955, it was extended south to Torrington along former SR 710 to the current southern terminus.
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 northwestern 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...
, running from Torrington
Torrington, Connecticut
Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County, Connecticut and the northwestern Connecticut region. It is also the core city of the largest micropolitan area in the United States. The city population was 36,383 according to the 2010 census....
to the Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
state line in Norfolk
Norfolk, Connecticut
Norfolk is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,660 at the 2000 census.Norfolk is perhaps best known as the site of the Yale Summer School of Music – Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, which hosts an annual chamber music concert series in "the Music Shed," a...
.
Route description
Route 183 begins at an intersection with Route 4 in eastern Torington and heads north, parallel to Route 8, into WinchesterWinchester, Connecticut
Winchester is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,664 at the 2000 census. The Incorporated City of Winsted is located in Winchester.-Geography:...
. In Winchester, it continues north, then turns northwest overlap Route 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...
. The two routes continue to a brief triple overlap with Route 8, then turn west and northwest along the Mad River as a simple overlap. Route 183 then continues northwest along Colebrook Brook into Colebrook
Colebrook, Connecticut
Colebrook is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,471 at the 2000 census. Colebrook was named after Colebrooke, in the English county of Devon.-Geography:...
. In Colebrook, it heads north, overlapping the unsigned section of Route 182A before turning northwest into Norfolk. In Norfolk, it cuts across the northeast corner of town to the Massachusetts state line, continuing as MA Route 183
Massachusetts Route 183
Massachusetts Route 183 is a north–south state highway in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The entire route travels from Lenox to Sandisfield at the Connecticut state border. The entire route is long , with several miles running in a silent concurrency with other routes .-Route...
.
Special Designation
A section of Route 183 in Colebrook from the Route 182Connecticut Route 182
Route 182 is a rural state highway in northwestern Connecticut, running from Norfolk to Colebrook.-Route description:Route 182 begins at an intersection with US 44 in the town center of Norfolk and heads east towards the town of Colebrook. It crosses into Colebrook later, continuing east another ...
to Church Hill Road is designated as a scenic road.
History
The Winsted-Colebrook route, continuing north to the Massachusetts state line, was designated in 1922 as State Highway 174. In the 1932 state highway renumbering1932 state highway renumbering (Connecticut)
In 1932, the Highway Department of the U.S. state of Connecticut , decided to completely renumber all its state highways. The only exceptions were the U.S. Highways and some of the New England Interstate Routes. Between 1922 and 1932, Connecticut used a state highway numbering system shared with...
, old Highway 174 became Route 183, running from US 44 in Winchester to the state line. In 1955, it was extended south to Torrington along former SR 710 to the current southern terminus.
Junction list
| Town | Road names | Junction | Milepost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Torrington, Connecticut Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County, Connecticut and the northwestern Connecticut region. It is also the core city of the largest micropolitan area in the United States. The city population was 36,383 according to the 2010 census.... (6.03 miles) |
Torringford Street | 0.00 | ||
| 1.50 | ||||
| Winchester Winchester, Connecticut Winchester is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,664 at the 2000 census. The Incorporated City of Winsted is located in Winchester.-Geography:... (6.71 miles) |
Torringford Street, New Hartford Road, South Main Street, Main Street, Coe Street, Colebrook Road | 8.21 | Begin Concurrency | |
| Approx. 8.4 | Begin Triple Concurrency | |||
| Approx. 8.8 | End Triple Concurrency | |||
| 10.35 | End Concurrency | |||
| Colebrook Colebrook, Connecticut Colebrook is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,471 at the 2000 census. Colebrook was named after Colebrooke, in the English county of Devon.-Geography:... (5.70 miles) |
Colebrook Road | 14.01 | Begin Concurrency with unsigned section of Route 182A | |
| 14.81 | End Concurrency | |||
| Norfolk Norfolk, Connecticut Norfolk is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,660 at the 2000 census.Norfolk is perhaps best known as the site of the Yale Summer School of Music – Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, which hosts an annual chamber music concert series in "the Music Shed," a... (0.56 miles) |
Sandy Brook Road | 19.06 |