New York State Route 233
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New York State Route 233 (NY 233) is a state highway
in Oneida County, New York
, United States
. The southern terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 12B
southwest of the Clinton
. Its northern terminus is at an interchange with the Utica–Rome Expressway within the Rome
city limits but southeast of the inner tax boundary. NY 233 is the most direct connection between Rome and the New York State Thruway
, which it meets at exit 32 in Westmoreland
.
southwest of the village of Clinton
in the town of Kirkland
. It heads north as Harding Road and passes the Harding Farm
historic site before intersecting NY 412
(College Hill Road) directly west of Clinton. NY 412 heads east from here to serve Clinton while College Hill Road heads west to serve Hamilton College. North of the NY 412 junction, NY 233 is named Bristol Road as passes through the hamlet of Kirkland (where it meets NY 5
) and enters the town of Westmoreland
.
In the hamlet of Westmoreland, NY 233 meets the New York State Thruway
(Interstate 90) at its exit 32. NY 233 does not directly connect to the exit ramps, making the connection instead by way of Cider Road. North of the interchange, the route becomes Rome–Westmoreland Road. Just before entering the large city of Rome
, NY 233 cuts through the extreme northwestern corner of the town of Whitestown
. Here, the route intersects County Route 840 (Sutliff Road), the county-maintained extension of NY 840
. NY 233 continues into Rome to the hamlet of Stanwix and intersects NY 69
in the center of the community near where the Utica–Rome Expressway (NY 49
and NY 365
) passes by Stanwix, with the connection between NY 233 and the eastbound direction of the expressway made via NY 69 eastbound. NY 69 joins NY 233 here, and both routes continue to the westbound on-ramps for the expressway. At this point, NY 69 turns west to join the expressway while NY 233 ends.
(now NY 69
) in Rome
(at Stanwix). The section of the Utica–Rome Expressway near Stanwix was constructed in the late 1980s, at which time NY 233 was extended a short distance along NY 69 to connect to an interchange with the expressway.
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 Oneida County, New York
Oneida County, New York
Oneida County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 234,878. The county seat is Utica. The name is in honor of the Oneida, an Iroquoian tribe that formerly occupied the region....
, United States
United States
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. The southern terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 12B
New York State Route 12B
New York State Route 12B is a state highway in the central part of New York, United States. NY 12B is a north–south highway connecting Oneida County in the north to Chenango County in the south, passing through Madison County in between. The southern terminus of NY 12B is at...
southwest of the Clinton
Clinton, Oneida County, New York
Clinton is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,952 at the 2000 census. It was named for George Clinton, a royal governor of the colony of New York....
. Its northern terminus is at an interchange with the Utica–Rome Expressway within the Rome
Rome, New York
Rome is a city in Oneida County, New York, United States. It is located in north-central or "upstate" New York. The population was 44,797 at the 2010 census. It is in New York's 24th congressional district. In 1758, British forces began construction of Fort Stanwix at this strategic location, but...
city limits but southeast of the inner tax boundary. NY 233 is the most direct connection between Rome and 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...
, which it meets at exit 32 in Westmoreland
Westmoreland, New York
Westmoreland is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 6,207 at the 2000 census.The Town of Westmoreland is in the west-central part of the county. The New York State Thruway passes across the town. Westmoreland is west of Utica, New York.The Westmoreland Central...
.
Route description
NY 233 begins at an intersection with NY 12BNew York State Route 12B
New York State Route 12B is a state highway in the central part of New York, United States. NY 12B is a north–south highway connecting Oneida County in the north to Chenango County in the south, passing through Madison County in between. The southern terminus of NY 12B is at...
southwest of the village of Clinton
Clinton, Oneida County, New York
Clinton is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,952 at the 2000 census. It was named for George Clinton, a royal governor of the colony of New York....
in the town of Kirkland
Kirkland, New York
Kirkland is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 10,138 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Samuel Kirkland, a missionary among the Oneidas.The Town of Kirkland is southwest of Utica, New York...
. It heads north as Harding Road and passes the Harding Farm
Harding Farm
Harding Farm is a historic site west of the village of Clinton in Oneida County, New York, United States. It is located on New York State Route 233 and is situated south of the junction of NY 233 and New York State Route 412....
historic site before intersecting NY 412
New York State Route 412
New York State Route 412 is a state highway in Oneida County, New York, United States. It serves as a connector between NY 233, which bypasses the village of Clinton to the west, and NY 12B, which passes through the village. NY 412 is a two-lane highway its entire length...
(College Hill Road) directly west of Clinton. NY 412 heads east from here to serve Clinton while College Hill Road heads west to serve Hamilton College. North of the NY 412 junction, NY 233 is named Bristol Road as passes through the hamlet of Kirkland (where it meets NY 5
New York State Route 5
New York State Route 5 is a state highway that extends for across the state of New York in the United States. It begins at the Pennsylvania state line in the Chautauqua County town of Ripley and passes through Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, Schenectady, and several other smaller cities and...
) and enters the town of Westmoreland
Westmoreland, New York
Westmoreland is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 6,207 at the 2000 census.The Town of Westmoreland is in the west-central part of the county. The New York State Thruway passes across the town. Westmoreland is west of Utica, New York.The Westmoreland Central...
.
In the hamlet of Westmoreland, NY 233 meets 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 90) at its exit 32. NY 233 does not directly connect to the exit ramps, making the connection instead by way of Cider Road. North of the interchange, the route becomes Rome–Westmoreland Road. Just before entering the large city of Rome
Rome, New York
Rome is a city in Oneida County, New York, United States. It is located in north-central or "upstate" New York. The population was 44,797 at the 2010 census. It is in New York's 24th congressional district. In 1758, British forces began construction of Fort Stanwix at this strategic location, but...
, NY 233 cuts through the extreme northwestern corner of the town of Whitestown
Whitestown, New York
Whitestown is a town in Oneida County, New York, USA. The population was 18,635 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from Judge Hugh White, an early settler.The Town of Whitestown is immediately west of Utica, New York...
. Here, the route intersects County Route 840 (Sutliff Road), the county-maintained extension of NY 840
New York State Route 840
New York State Route 840 is an east–west state highway in Oneida County, New York, United States. It is a superhighway extension of Judd Road , which ended at Halsey Road in Whitestown prior to the construction of NY 840...
. NY 233 continues into Rome to the hamlet of Stanwix and intersects NY 69
New York State Route 69
New York State Route 69 is a state highway extending for across the central portion of the U.S. state of New York. The western terminus of the route is at NY 104 in the Oswego County village of Mexico. The eastern terminus is at NY 5A in the Oneida County village of Yorkville, just...
in the center of the community near where the Utica–Rome Expressway (NY 49
New York State Route 49
New York State Route 49 is an east–west state highway in New York in the United States. It runs from NY 3 in Volney to Interstate 790 , NY 5, NY 8 and NY 12 in Utica...
and NY 365
New York State Route 365
New York State Route 365 is an east–west state highway in the central portion of New York in the United States. It extends for from an intersection with NY 5 east of the Oneida County city of Oneida to a junction with NY 8 in the Herkimer County town of Ohio...
) passes by Stanwix, with the connection between NY 233 and the eastbound direction of the expressway made via NY 69 eastbound. NY 69 joins NY 233 here, and both routes continue to the westbound on-ramps for the expressway. At this point, NY 69 turns west to join the expressway while NY 233 ends.
History
The alignment of NY 233 has remained virtually unchanged since the route was assigned as part of the 1930 renumbering of state highways in New York. It initially ended at a junction with NY 5SNew York State Route 5S
New York State Route 5S is an east–west state highway located in the Mohawk Valley of New York in the United States. It extends for from an interchange with NY 5, NY 5A, NY 8, and NY 12 in Utica to a smaller interchange with NY 890 in Rotterdam...
(now NY 69
New York State Route 69
New York State Route 69 is a state highway extending for across the central portion of the U.S. state of New York. The western terminus of the route is at NY 104 in the Oswego County village of Mexico. The eastern terminus is at NY 5A in the Oneida County village of Yorkville, just...
) in Rome
Rome, New York
Rome is a city in Oneida County, New York, United States. It is located in north-central or "upstate" New York. The population was 44,797 at the 2010 census. It is in New York's 24th congressional district. In 1758, British forces began construction of Fort Stanwix at this strategic location, but...
(at Stanwix). The section of the Utica–Rome Expressway near Stanwix was constructed in the late 1980s, at which time NY 233 was extended a short distance along NY 69 to connect to an interchange with the expressway.