Yonkers Avenue
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Yonkers Avenue is an east–west street in the city of Yonkers
in Westchester County, New York
, United States
. It is one of four major east–west through routes in the city. The western terminus of the street is at Nepperhan Avenue, which connects to U.S. Route 9 (US 9) and New York State Route 9A (NY 9A). Its eastern terminus is at Bronx River Road
near the Bronx River Parkway
. The entirety of Yonkers Avenue is maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
as New York State Route 983C from Nepperhan Avenue to the Saw Mill River Parkway
and New York State Route 984E from the Saw Mill Parkway to Bronx River Road. Both are unsigned reference route designations.
A continuation of Yonkers Avenue east into Mount Vernon
is signed as "To Mount Vernon Avenue" for the street it connects to on the opposite bank of the Bronx River
. The bridge carrying the street over the Bronx River Parkway and the Bronx River is maintained by Westchester County
and the 0.02 mile (0.0321868 km) long portion in Mount Vernon is designated but not signed as County Route 66A (CR 66A).
Yonkers, New York
Yonkers is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York , and the most populous city in Westchester County, with a population of 195,976...
in 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...
, United States
United States
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. It is one of four major east–west through routes in the city. The western terminus of the street is at Nepperhan Avenue, which connects to U.S. Route 9 (US 9) and New York State Route 9A (NY 9A). Its eastern terminus is at Bronx River Road
Bronx River Road
Bronx River Road is a major street and neighborhood in Yonkers, New York. It runs alongside the Bronx River, Bronx River Parkway, and Metro-North railroad tracks in south-eastern Yonkers. On the other side of the Bronx River is the City of Mount Vernon, New York as well as the Bronx...
near the Bronx River Parkway
Bronx River Parkway
The Bronx River Parkway is a long parkway in downstate New York. It is named for the nearby Bronx River, which it parallels. The southern terminus of the parkway is at Story Avenue near Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx neighborhood of Soundview...
. The entirety of Yonkers Avenue is maintained by the New York State Department of Transportation
New York State Department of Transportation
The New York State Department of Transportation is responsible for the development and operation of highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities in the U.S...
as New York State Route 983C from Nepperhan Avenue to the Saw Mill River Parkway
Saw Mill River Parkway
The Saw Mill River Parkway is a north–south parkway that extends for through Westchester County, New York, in the United States. It begins at the border between Westchester County and the Bronx, where it continues into New York City as the Henry Hudson Parkway, and heads generally...
and New York State Route 984E from the Saw Mill Parkway to Bronx River Road. Both are unsigned reference route designations.
A continuation of Yonkers Avenue east into Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It lies on the border of the New York City borough of The Bronx.-Overview:...
is signed as "To Mount Vernon Avenue" for the street it connects to on the opposite bank of the Bronx River
Bronx River
The Bronx River, approximately long, flows through southeast New York in the United States. It is named after colonial settler Jonas Bronck. The Bronx River is the only fresh water river in New York City....
. The bridge carrying the street over the Bronx River Parkway and the Bronx River is maintained by Westchester County
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...
and the 0.02 mile (0.0321868 km) long portion in Mount Vernon is designated but not signed as County Route 66A (CR 66A).