New York State Route 448
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New York State Route 448 (NY 448) is a 3.9 miles (6.28 km) long state highway
in western Westchester County, New York
in the United States
. The route begins in the village of Sleepy Hollow
at U.S. Route 9 (US 9) and goes in a northeast direction through the Pocantico Hills community in Mount Pleasant
. It ends at NY 117
in Mount Pleasant, near the junction of NY 117 with Saw Mill River Road (NY 9A
and NY 100
) and the Taconic State Parkway
. From 1930 to 1971, NY 448 was part of NY 117.
Near the southern edge of Rockefeller State Park Preserve
, Route 448 turns east and enters Kykuit
, the estate of the Rockefeller family. At the hamlet of Pocantico Hills, the highway intersects with Lake Road and turns to the northeast, passing through more residential areas as it leaves the estate. Route 448 passes the Pocantico Hills Central School on its way, continuing northeast towards Phelps Way (NY 117
). The road continues through a vacant area and heads northward into Mount Pleasant
, where Route 448 terminates at an intersection with NY 117. Bedford Road continues east of this point as Route 117.
in the 1930 renumbering of state highways in New York. This portion of NY 117 and Bedford Road was routed through the Rockefeller estate (Kykuit
) and was designed to carry 1,900 cars per day. However, traffic on the roadway was much higher than expected, with the average annual daily traffic reaching upwards of 5,000 vehicles per day. As a result, the Rockefeller family looked into having the route realigned as early as 1932. The family suggested that a new highway be built at the northern end of the estate.
Over some time, the Rockefellers had secured zoning permits to build developments on the northern edge of the estate. The movement to construct a new highway along this land began to gain steam when Nelson Rockefeller
became Governor of New York
. In 1965, Rockefeller unveiled plans for the Potantico Expressway, a connector from the to-be-constructed Hudson River Expressway (Interstate 487) to the Taconic State Parkway
. People opposed the idea saying that it would quadruple the value of the estate land used by the highway. Nonetheless, construction began on the Potantico Expressway (now known as Phelps Way) in 1969. When the highway was completed in 1971, it became part of a rerouted NY 117. Route 117's former alignment along Bedford Road then became Route 448.
State highway
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in western 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
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The route begins in the village of Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow, New York
Sleepy Hollow is a village in the town of Mount Pleasant in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, about north of midtown Manhattan in New York City, and is served by the Philipse Manor stop on the Metro-North Hudson Line.Originally...
at U.S. Route 9 (US 9) and goes in a northeast direction through the Pocantico Hills community in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, New York
Mount Pleasant is a town in Westchester County, New York, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 43,724.-Geography:...
. It ends at NY 117
New York State Route 117
New York State Route 117 is a 15.57 mile long state highway in Westchester County, New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 9 north of the village of Sleepy Hollow. The northern terminus is at the Saw Mill River Parkway south of Katonah, a hamlet...
in Mount Pleasant, near the junction of NY 117 with Saw Mill River Road (NY 9A
New York State Route 9A
New York State Route 9A is a state highway in the vicinity of New York City, New York, United States. Its southern terminus is at the northern end of the Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel in New York City, where it intersects with both Interstate 478 and FDR Drive. The northern terminus of...
and NY 100
New York State Route 100
New York State Route 100 is a major north–south state highway in Westchester County, New York, in the United States. It begins parallel to Interstate 87 at a junction with the Cross County Parkway in the city of Yonkers and runs through most of the length of the county via the city of...
) and the Taconic State Parkway
Taconic State Parkway
The Taconic State Parkway , is a divided highway between Kensico Dam and Chatham, the longest parkway in the U.S. state of New York. It follows a generally northward route midway between the Hudson River and the Connecticut and Massachusetts state lines...
. From 1930 to 1971, NY 448 was part of NY 117.
Route description
NY 448 begins at an intersection with New Broadway and US 9 (North Broadway) in Sleepy Hollow, then heads through a residential area as Bedford Road. After the Webber Avenue intersection, Route 448 turns to the northeast, where it passes the athletic fields of Sleepy Hollow High School. Route 448 intersects with Sleepy Hollow Road, which leads into a residential development and parallels Route 448 northeastward for a short distance.Near the southern edge of Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
__notoc__Rockefeller State Park Preserve is a state park in Sleepy Hollow, New York, in the eastern foothills of the Hudson River in Westchester County. Common activities in the park include horse-riding, running, jogging, birdwatching, walking and sport fishing. The park has a rich history and was...
, Route 448 turns east and enters Kykuit
Kykuit
Kykuit , also known as John D. Rockefeller Estate, is a 40-room National Trust house in Westchester County, New York, built by the oil businessman, philanthropist and founder of the prominent Rockefeller family, John D. Rockefeller, and his son, John D...
, the estate of the Rockefeller family. At the hamlet of Pocantico Hills, the highway intersects with Lake Road and turns to the northeast, passing through more residential areas as it leaves the estate. Route 448 passes the Pocantico Hills Central School on its way, continuing northeast towards Phelps Way (NY 117
New York State Route 117
New York State Route 117 is a 15.57 mile long state highway in Westchester County, New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 9 north of the village of Sleepy Hollow. The northern terminus is at the Saw Mill River Parkway south of Katonah, a hamlet...
). The road continues through a vacant area and heads northward into Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, New York
Mount Pleasant is a town in Westchester County, New York, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 43,724.-Geography:...
, where Route 448 terminates at an intersection with NY 117. Bedford Road continues east of this point as Route 117.
History
The entirety of NY 448 was originally designated as part of NY 117New York State Route 117
New York State Route 117 is a 15.57 mile long state highway in Westchester County, New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 9 north of the village of Sleepy Hollow. The northern terminus is at the Saw Mill River Parkway south of Katonah, a hamlet...
in the 1930 renumbering of state highways in New York. This portion of NY 117 and Bedford Road was routed through the Rockefeller estate (Kykuit
Kykuit
Kykuit , also known as John D. Rockefeller Estate, is a 40-room National Trust house in Westchester County, New York, built by the oil businessman, philanthropist and founder of the prominent Rockefeller family, John D. Rockefeller, and his son, John D...
) and was designed to carry 1,900 cars per day. However, traffic on the roadway was much higher than expected, with the average annual daily traffic reaching upwards of 5,000 vehicles per day. As a result, the Rockefeller family looked into having the route realigned as early as 1932. The family suggested that a new highway be built at the northern end of the estate.
Over some time, the Rockefellers had secured zoning permits to build developments on the northern edge of the estate. The movement to construct a new highway along this land began to gain steam when Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller was the 41st Vice President of the United States , serving under President Gerald Ford, and the 49th Governor of New York , as well as serving the Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower administrations in a variety of positions...
became Governor of New York
Governor of New York
The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her...
. In 1965, Rockefeller unveiled plans for the Potantico Expressway, a connector from the to-be-constructed Hudson River Expressway (Interstate 487) to the Taconic State Parkway
Taconic State Parkway
The Taconic State Parkway , is a divided highway between Kensico Dam and Chatham, the longest parkway in the U.S. state of New York. It follows a generally northward route midway between the Hudson River and the Connecticut and Massachusetts state lines...
. People opposed the idea saying that it would quadruple the value of the estate land used by the highway. Nonetheless, construction began on the Potantico Expressway (now known as Phelps Way) in 1969. When the highway was completed in 1971, it became part of a rerouted NY 117. Route 117's former alignment along Bedford Road then became Route 448.