Vermont Route 279
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Vermont Route 279 often referred to as the Bennington Bypass, is a two and three-lane undivided northwest bypass of Bennington in Bennington County, Vermont, United States
. The western terminus of the route is at the New York
state line, where the route continues to New York State Route 7 (NY 7) in Hoosick, New York
, as New York State Route 915G, an unsigned reference route. The current eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 7 (US 7) north of Bennington; however, construction is underway on an extension to VT 9 east of the city.
Although VT 279 officially opened to traffic in 2004, portions of the route have been open in some capacity since the 1970s.
–Vermont
state line, where the road continues west to NY 7
in Hoosick, New York
, as NY 915G, an reference route signed as "To VT 279" eastbound and "To NY 7" westbound. VT 279 heads northeast as a three-lane roadway through rural northwest Bennington, bypassing William H. Morse State Airport
to the north. Continuing east, the bypass passes over a pair of local roadways before interchanging with VT 67A at a parclo interchange
north of downtown Bennington. Past VT 67A, VT 279 widens to four lanes and becomes a divided highway
as it passes over VT 7A
and terminates at a complex interchange with US 7.
) until the early 2000s. Work on the bypass concluded with the opening of Route 279 on October 12, 2004. The number "279" was chosen because it provides a bypass for both US 7 and VT 9.
(VTrans) has plans to extend the Bennington Bypass (VT 279) around the east side of town across Route 9 and back to US 7 south of the city. Construction on the segment between US 7 and VT 9, a two-lane roadway similar to that constructed between Hoosick and Bennington, began in July 2007. The remainder of the bypass from VT 9 to US 7 southeast of Bennington is in the design stage.
Current construction plans for the northern segment call for the existing interchange between US 7 and VT 279 to be reconfigured to accommodate a welcome center located within the exit. On the opposite end, the exit with VT 9 will be a single-point urban interchange
(SPUI); however, only the northern half will be built as part of the project. There are no plans to construct intermediate interchanges between US 7 and VT 9.
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state line; roadway becomes VT 279 eastbound and NY 915G westbound
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The western terminus of the route is at the New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state line, where the route continues to New York State Route 7 (NY 7) in Hoosick, New York
Hoosick, New York
Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...
, as New York State Route 915G, an unsigned reference route. The current eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 7 (US 7) north of Bennington; however, construction is underway on an extension to VT 9 east of the city.
Although VT 279 officially opened to traffic in 2004, portions of the route have been open in some capacity since the 1970s.
Route description
VT 279 begins at the New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
–Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
state line, where the road continues west to NY 7
New York State Route 7
New York State Route 7 is a 180-mile long New York State Highway that runs from the New York/Pennsylvania border south of Binghamton, New York to the New York/Vermont border east of Hoosick. Most of the road runs along the Susquehanna Valley, closely paralleling Interstate 88 throughout...
in Hoosick, New York
Hoosick, New York
Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...
, as NY 915G, an reference route signed as "To VT 279" eastbound and "To NY 7" westbound. VT 279 heads northeast as a three-lane roadway through rural northwest Bennington, bypassing William H. Morse State Airport
William H. Morse State Airport
William H. Morse State Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located three miles west of the central business district of Bennington, a town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is also referred to as "Southwest Vermont's Airport"....
to the north. Continuing east, the bypass passes over a pair of local roadways before interchanging with VT 67A at a parclo interchange
Parclo interchange
A partial cloverleaf interchange or parclo is a modification of a cloverleaf interchange. The parclo interchange was developed by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as a replacement for the cloverleaf on 400-Series Highways, removing the dangerous weaving patterns and allowing for more...
north of downtown Bennington. Past VT 67A, VT 279 widens to four lanes and becomes a divided highway
Divided Highway
Divided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
as it passes over VT 7A
Vermont Route 7A
Vermont Route 7A is a north–south state highway in Bennington County, Vermont, in the United States. It is an alternate route of U.S. Route 7 between Bennington and Dorset...
and terminates at a complex interchange with US 7.
History
The four-lane portion of VT 279 between VT 67A and US 7 was built in the early 1970s and designated VT 67A Connector in 1974. However, construction did not begin on the remainder of the route west of VT 67A (including the short continuation into Hoosick, New YorkHoosick, New York
Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...
) until the early 2000s. Work on the bypass concluded with the opening of Route 279 on October 12, 2004. The number "279" was chosen because it provides a bypass for both US 7 and VT 9.
Future
The Vermont Agency of TransportationVermont Agency of Transportation
The Vermont Agency of Transportation is a Vermont executive agency . Its purpose is to develop and execute policy on transportation for the U.S. state of Vermont. The agency was created in 1979 by combining the departments of Highway, Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics and Public Transit...
(VTrans) has plans to extend the Bennington Bypass (VT 279) around the east side of town across Route 9 and back to US 7 south of the city. Construction on the segment between US 7 and VT 9, a two-lane roadway similar to that constructed between Hoosick and Bennington, began in July 2007. The remainder of the bypass from VT 9 to US 7 southeast of Bennington is in the design stage.
Current construction plans for the northern segment call for the existing interchange between US 7 and VT 279 to be reconfigured to accommodate a welcome center located within the exit. On the opposite end, the exit with VT 9 will be a single-point urban interchange
Single-point urban interchange
A single-point urban interchange , also called a single-point interchange or single-point diamond interchange , is a type of highway interchange...
(SPUI); however, only the northern half will be built as part of the project. There are no plans to construct intermediate interchanges between US 7 and VT 9.
Exit list
This list includes VT 279's continuation into New York as NY 915G. All exits are unnumbered.{| class="wikitable"
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|rowspan=2|Rensselaer
Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,429. Its name is in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area. Its county seat is Troy...
|rowspan=2|Hoosick
Hoosick, New York
Hoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,759 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hoosick is in the northeast corner of the county.- History :...
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At-grade intersection
An at-grade intersection is a junction at which two or more transport axes cross at the same level .-Traffic management:With areas of high or fast traffic, an at-grade intersection normally requires a traffic control device such as a stop sign, traffic light or railway signal to manage conflicting...
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|rowspan=2 colspan=2 align="center"|New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
–Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
state line; roadway becomes VT 279 eastbound and NY 915G westbound
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Parclo interchange
A partial cloverleaf interchange or parclo is a modification of a cloverleaf interchange. The parclo interchange was developed by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as a replacement for the cloverleaf on 400-Series Highways, removing the dangerous weaving patterns and allowing for more...
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