Connecticut Route 184
Encyclopedia
Route 184 is a state highway
in southeastern Connecticut
, running from Groton
to North Stonington
.
. It crosses over Route 12 0.2 mile (0.321868 km) later at an interchange and soon becomes a surface street after another quarter of a mile. The road continues east northeast towards the village of Center Groton, where it meets Route 117. It continues another 3.4 miles (5.5 km) via Burnetts Corner to the head of the Mystic River
in the village of Old Mystic near the Stonington
town line. Route 184 travels four miles (6 km) through the northern part of Stonington before entering the town of North Stonington
. It has a junction with Route 2
at a rotary south of North Stonington center. Beyond Route 2, the surroundings become rural as Route 184 heads towards the Rhode Island
state line. Route 184 ends just short of the state line at Route 216 near Exit 93 of I-95. The roadway continues past Route 216 to the state line as State Road 626, which originally connected with Rhode Island Route 3 prior to the construction of I-95 in the area.
known as the Groton and Stonington Turnpike was chartered to provide an improved road from the Thames River ferry between New London
and Groton to the Hopkinton and Richmond Turnpike in Rhode Island. The toll road runs more or less along the modern alignment of Route 184. The establishment of this road completed a continuous turnpike route from Providence
to New London. The turnpike corporation was dissolved in 1853, one year after the opening of continuous rail service from New York City
to Boston via Providence.
The route from the then borough of Groton to the town center of North Stonington was designated as State Highway 331 in 1922. Highway 331 used modern Route 184 to the junction with Route 201, then Route 201 until the intersection with Route 2. In 1932, the Route 84 was established from part of old Highway 331 along the current routes of Route 184 to Old Mystic, then modern Route 234
to US 1 in Pawcatuck. In 1935, Route 84 was relocated to the current route along the old Groton and Stoninton Turnpike alignment to the Rhode Island state line. In 1958, Route 84 was renumbered to Route 95 to serve as a temporary link for motorists following I-95, which had not yet been completed in Southeastern Connecticut. In 1964, Route 95 was renumbered Route 184 as I-95 finally opened in the Groton area. The eastern terminus was also truncated from the state line to its current location at the same time.
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 southeastern 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 Groton
Groton, Connecticut
Groton is a town located on the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 39,907 at the 2000 census....
to North Stonington
North Stonington, Connecticut
North Stonington is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 4,991 at the 2000 census. North Stonington was split off from Stonington in 1724.-Geography:...
.
Route description
Route 184 begins as a freeway from northbound Exit 86 of I-95 just north of the city of GrotonGroton (city), Connecticut
The City of Groton is a dependent political subdivision of the Town of Groton in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,010 at the 2000 census...
. It crosses over Route 12 0.2 mile (0.321868 km) later at an interchange and soon becomes a surface street after another quarter of a mile. The road continues east northeast towards the village of Center Groton, where it meets Route 117. It continues another 3.4 miles (5.5 km) via Burnetts Corner to the head of the Mystic River
Mystic River (Connecticut)
The Mystic River is a estuary in the southeast corner of the U. S. state of Connecticut. Its main tributary is Whitford Brook. It empties into Fishers Island Sound, dividing the village of Mystic between the towns of Groton and Stonington. Much of the river is tidal...
in the village of Old Mystic near the Stonington
Stonington, Connecticut
The Town of Stonington is located in New London County, Connecticut, in the state's southeastern corner. It includes the borough of Stonington, the villages of Pawcatuck, Lords Point, Wequetequock, the eastern halves of the villages of Mystic and Old Mystic...
town line. Route 184 travels four miles (6 km) through the northern part of Stonington before entering the town of North Stonington
North Stonington, Connecticut
North Stonington is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 4,991 at the 2000 census. North Stonington was split off from Stonington in 1724.-Geography:...
. It has a junction with Route 2
Route 2 (Connecticut)
Route 2 is a state highway in Connecticut and is in length. It is a primary state route, with a freeway section connecting Hartford to Norwich and a non-freeway section extending to Stonington.-Route description:...
at a rotary south of North Stonington center. Beyond Route 2, the surroundings become rural as Route 184 heads towards the Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
state line. Route 184 ends just short of the state line at Route 216 near Exit 93 of I-95. The roadway continues past Route 216 to the state line as State Road 626, which originally connected with Rhode Island Route 3 prior to the construction of I-95 in the area.
History
In 1818, a turnpikeToll road
A toll road is a privately or publicly built road for which a driver pays a toll for use. Structures for which tolls are charged include toll bridges and toll tunnels. Non-toll roads are financed using other sources of revenue, most typically fuel tax or general tax funds...
known as the Groton and Stonington Turnpike was chartered to provide an improved road from the Thames River ferry between New London
New London, Connecticut
New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States.It is located at the mouth of the Thames River in New London County, southeastern Connecticut....
and Groton to the Hopkinton and Richmond Turnpike in Rhode Island. The toll road runs more or less along the modern alignment of Route 184. The establishment of this road completed a continuous turnpike route from Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
to New London. The turnpike corporation was dissolved in 1853, one year after the opening of continuous rail service from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
to Boston via Providence.
The route from the then borough of Groton to the town center of North Stonington was designated as State Highway 331 in 1922. Highway 331 used modern Route 184 to the junction with Route 201, then Route 201 until the intersection with Route 2. In 1932, the Route 84 was established from part of old Highway 331 along the current routes of Route 184 to Old Mystic, then modern Route 234
Connecticut Route 234
Route 234 is a state highway in southeastern Connecticut, running entirely within the town of Stonington. It connects the Old Mystic section of town with the village of Pawcatuck.-Route description:...
to US 1 in Pawcatuck. In 1935, Route 84 was relocated to the current route along the old Groton and Stoninton Turnpike alignment to the Rhode Island state line. In 1958, Route 84 was renumbered to Route 95 to serve as a temporary link for motorists following I-95, which had not yet been completed in Southeastern Connecticut. In 1964, Route 95 was renumbered Route 184 as I-95 finally opened in the Groton area. The eastern terminus was also truncated from the state line to its current location at the same time.