New York State Route 397
New York State Route 397 | ||||
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| Maintained by NYSDOT | ||||
| Length | 3.09 mi[1] (4.97 km) | |||
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| Country | United States | |||
| State | New York | |||
| Counties | Albany | |||
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New York State Route 397 is a short state highway in New York, running from the village of Altamont to the hamlet of Dunnsville, in Albany County. NY 397 is a two-lane highway its entire length.
Route description
NY 397 begins at a four-way intersection, where NY 146 arrives from the south and exits to the east. CR 253 exits west; NY 397 exits north as Western Avenue. The route heads eastward, passing through downtown Altamont. Soon after, it turns to the north passing west of Bozenkill Park and soon after, Bozenkill Road. Route 397 crosses a creek and leaves Altamont, becoming known as Dunnsville Road. Soon after, it passes west of Orchard Green Golf Course and to the east of a large hill afterwards. Route 397 enters Dunnsville and terminates at U.S. Route 20.[2]
History
Route 397 was assigned to its current routing (Altamont-Dunnsvile) by 1935.[3]
Major intersections
| County | Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes |
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| Albany | Altamont | 0.0 | 0.0 |  NY 146 | |
| Dunnsville | 3.1 | 5.0 |  US 20 | ||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
References
- ^ New York Routes - New York State Route 397
- ^ Overview map of NY 397 (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- ^ Road Map & Historical Guide - New York (Map). Cartography by Rand McNally and Company. Sun Oil Company. 1935.