Connecticut Route 169
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| Route 169 |
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| Length: | 38.25 mi (61.56 km) | ||||||||||||
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| Formed: | 1932 (as Route 93) 1959 (as Route 169) |
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| South end: |   Route 2/Route 32 in Norwich |
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| North end: |  MA Route 169 in Woodstock |
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Route 169 is a 38.25 mile state highway in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It begins in the city of Norwich through Northeastern Connecticut, continuing across the state line into Massachusetts, where it continues as Route 169. Route 169 is a designated National Scenic Byway known for its vibrant autumn foliage and historic communities. The scenic portion begins after the junction with Interstate 395 in Lisbon.
[edit] History
The route was commissioned in 1932 as Route 93, including the portion into Massachusetts. In 1959, the route was renumbered to Route 169 in both Connecticut and Massachusetts because the route number was to be used for Interstate 93. Route 169 was designated as a National Scenic Byway in 1992.
[edit] Junction list
| Town | Road names | Major junctions | Milepost |
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| Norwich (3.24 miles) |
Harland Rd, Merchants Ave, Providence St, Newent Rd | Route 2/Route 32 | 0.00 |
| Route 97 | 2.88-3.19 | ||
| Lisbon (6.30 miles) |
South Burnham Hwy, North Burnham Hwy | I-395 | 5.36 |
| Route 138 | 6.45 | ||
| Canterbury (8.29 miles) |
South Canterbury Rd, North Canterbury Rd | Route 14 | 14.07 |
| Brooklyn (5.52 miles) |
Canterbury Rd, Pomfret Rd | Route 205 | 20.31 |
| US 6 | 20.58 | ||
| Pomfret (6.34 miles) |
Pomfret St | Route 101 | 25.50 |
| US 44 | 26.18-28.33 | ||
| Route 97 | 28.33 | ||
| Woodstock (8.56 miles) |
Norwich-Worcester Tpke | Route 171 | 30.96-31.32 |
| Route 197 | 35.71 |
