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| Total Mileage in State: | 333 miles | |
| Northern End: | At Canadian border | |
| Southern End: | At I-278, in The Bronx | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 176 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Clinton, Essex, Warren, Saratoga, Albany | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-90, in Albany US 11, in Champlain I-90 (NYS Thruway), in Albany |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Champlain, Plattsburgh, North Hudson, Lake George, Saratoga Springs, Colonie, Albany | |
Southbound
- Section 1: Adirondack Northway - Canadian Border to North Hudson (Exit 30)
- Section 2: Adirondack Northway - North Hudson (Exit 30) to Saratoga Springs (Exit 15)
- Section 3: Adirondack Northway - Saratoga Springs (Exit 15) to New York State Thruway
Section 1: Adirondack Northway - Canadian Border to North Hudson (Exit 30)
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Merging onto Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) from Exit 43, which lies just to the south of the Canadian border. Take Exit 42 to the Bridge to Vermont and Malone. Notice the French translation for the word 'Exit' is also present on this signage. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exits 42-28 to the Lake Champlain Region. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Having just crossed into New York from Quebec, the first speed limit sign present is in kilometers per hour. The speed limit starts out at 100 kph. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 42: US 11 - Mooers / Rouses Point (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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As this sign reads, this stretch of Interstate 87 is also known as Adirondack Veterans Memorial Highway. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway). It's 18 miles to Plattsburgh and 174 miles to Albany. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 172. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 170. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 41 to the Miner Institute. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 41: CR 23 - Chazy / Sciota (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Another Interstate 87 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) starts out at 65 mph for all traffic. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in New York State. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 166. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Welcome Center / Rest Area / Text Stop on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) in Clinton County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 40: CR 58 - Beekmantown / Point au Roche (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exits 39 through 21 to the Adirondack Region of Upstate New York. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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This sign lists the distances to the four upcoming Plattsburgh exits on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway). (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exits 39E through 36 to Plattsburgh. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 39E to the Public Beaches and the Ferry to Vermont. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 39N: Moffitt Road (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 39E: NY 314 East - Cumberland Head / Plattsburgh Bay (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 38N to Chazy Lake and Tupper Lake. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 38N: NY 22 North / NY 374 West - Dannemora / Saranac Lake (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 38S: NY 22 South - Plattsburgh (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 37 to SUNY Plattsburgh. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 37: NY 3 - Plattsburgh (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South reassurance shield at mile marker 152. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 151. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 36 to Clinton Community College. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Also take Exit 36 to Plattsburgh Bay National Historic Landmark. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 36: NY 22 - Plattsburgh International Airport / Lake Shore Area (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 148. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) in Clinton County. When the lights on this sign are flashing, all commercial vehicles must exit. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 35 to Ausable Chasm and Port Kent Ferry. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 35: NY 442 - Peru / Port Kent (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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This sign warns that there will be limited cell phone service on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) for the next 64 miles. Because of this, emergency phones are available every 2 miles during this stretch. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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This sign explains the limited cell phone service and emergency phones for the next 64 miles in French. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 142. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 140. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 34 to Lake Placid, which is used as a US Olympic Training Center. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Also take Exit 34 to Whiteface Mountain-Wilmington and the Saranac Lake Region. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 34: NY 9N - AuSable Forks / Keeseville (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) as it enters Essex County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 137. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 33: US 9 / NY 22 - Willsboro / Essex-Ferry (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 134. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 133. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 131. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Mile marker 130 on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) in Essex County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 128. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 125. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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The next Rest Area on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) is the HIgh Peaks Welcome Center 24 miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 32: Lewis (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) in Essex County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 122. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 120. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 31 to Port Henry and Champlain Bridge. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 31: NY 9N - Elizabethtown / Westport (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway). It's 61 miles to Lake George Village and 115 miles to Albany. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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A short truck climbing lane appears at mile marker 115. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 114. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) as the aforementioned truck climbing lane comes to an end. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 112. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 110. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Mile marker 108 on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) in Essex County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 107. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 30: US 9 / NY 73 - North Hudson / Keene Valley (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
Section 2: North Hudson (Exit 30) to Saratoga Springs (Exit 15)
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The emergency phones continue every 2 miles for the next 25 miles on Interstate 87 South (Adirodack Northway). (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 103. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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This sign at mile marker 100 warns trucks that if the lights on the sign are flashing at the time, they must enter the Truck Inspection Area at the Rest Area ahead. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Rest Area / Truck Inspection Area / Text Stop on Interstate 87 South (Adirodack Northway) in Essex County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 98. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 29: Newcomb / North Hudson (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 92. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exits 28 thru 20 to the Lake George Region. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 28 to Paradox and Crown Point. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 28: NY 74 East - Ticonderoga-Ferry / Schroon Lake (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway). It's 32 miles to Lake George Village and 87 miles to Albany. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 86. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 83, near the Essex / Warren County line. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) as it enters Warren County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 81. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 26 to Schroon Lake and Gore Mountain. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 26: US 9 - Pottersville / Minerva (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Another Interstate 87 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 76. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 75. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 25 to Brant Lake and North Creek. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 25: NY 8 - Hague / Chestertown (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 73. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 71. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Mile marker 69 on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) in Warren County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 24: Bolton Landing (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Parking Area on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) in Warren County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 64. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 63. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 23: Diamond Point / Warrensburg (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Mile marker 58 on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) in Warren County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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A Parking Area exists off Exit 22 ahead. However, it is not big enough for trucks, so they're prohibited from using it. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 22: US 9 / NY 9N - Lake George Village (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 55. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 21 to Prospect Mountain and Hadley. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 21: NY 9N - Lake Luzerne (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway). It's 21 miles to Saratoga Springs and 51 miles to Albany. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Queensbury. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) as it leaves Adirondack Park. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 20: NY 149 - Fort Ann / Whitehall (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Another Interstate 87 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph for all traffic. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in New York State. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 19 or Exit 18 to Glens Falls and Queensbury. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 19 to SUNY Adirondack and Fort Edward. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 19: NY 254 - Glens Falls / Hudson Falls (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 47. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) approaching Exit 18 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 18 to the Civic Center and West Mountain. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 18: Glens Falls / Corinth (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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The upcoming Rest Area is the last Rest Area on the Adirondack Northway portion of Interstate 87 South. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Rest Area / Text Stop on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) in southern Warren County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) as it enters Saratoga County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 17S: US 9 South - Moreau State Park (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 17N: US 9 North - South Glens Falls (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 39. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 16: Ballard Rd / Gansevoort / Wilton (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 35. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 33. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exits 15, 14, or 13N to Saratoga Springs. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 15 to the City Center and Skidmore College. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 15: NY 50 / NY 29 - Schuylerville / Saratoga Springs (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
Section 3: Saratoga Springs (Exit 15) to New York State Thruway
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Take Exit 14 to Saratoga Race Course and the National Museum of Racing and Hall Of Fame. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Also take Exit 14 to Saratoga National Historical Park and Cemetery. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 14: NY 9P - Saratoga Lake / Saratoga Springs (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 27. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Malta. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 13N to Saratoga Spa State Park and Performing Arts Center. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 13N: US 9 North - Saratoga Springs (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 13S: US 9 South - Ballston Spa (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 12 to Saratoga National Historical Park and Saratoga National Cemetery. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 12: NY 67 - Ballston Span / Malta (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 20. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 11 to Ballston Lake. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 11: Burnt Hills / Round Lake (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Clifton Park and Halfmoon. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 10: Ushers Rd / Jonesville (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway). It's 15 miles to Albany and 165 miles to New York City. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 9E to Mechanicville and Stillwater. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 9W: NY 146 West - Clifton Park (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 9E: NY 146 East - Halfmoon (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 8A: Grooms Rd / Waterford (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 8: Crescent / Vischer Ferry (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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South of Exit 8, the speed limit decreases to 55 mph on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway). (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) as it prepares to cross the Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge over the Mohawk River, which marks the county line between Saratoga and Albany counties. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Crossing the Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge over the Mohawk River at mile marker 8.3. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Upon crossing the Mohawk River, Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) enters Albany County. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exits 7, 6, or 5 to Latham. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 7 to Cohoes. Take Exit 6 to Watervliet. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 7: NY 7 East - Troy / Cohoes; Exit 6: NY 2 / NY 7 West - Watervliet / Schenectady (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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The ramp for Exit 7, after sharing an exit ramp from Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) with Exit 6. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View of the ramp for Exit 6 at mile marker 5.8. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South reassurance shield at mile marker 5. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Take Exit 5 to Siena College. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 5: NY 155 East - Latham (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 4: NY 155 West - Albany International Airport (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View on Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at mile marker 3. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 2W: NY 5 West - Schenectady (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 2E: NY 5 East - Albany (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Approaching Exits 1E-W, which will be at the junction of Interstate 90, US 20, and the New York State Thruway, traffic looking to remain on Interstate 87 South or to Interstate 90 is urged to keep right, as they will need to be in the right two lanes ahead. US 20 traffic should keep left. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Nearing the junction of the New York State Thruway and Interstate 90, Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) becomes four lanes. The two left lanes are for traffic to US 20 (Western Ave) while traffic to remain on Interstate 87 South, to Interstate 90, and to the New York State Thruway should stay in the two rightmost lanes. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) at Exit 1W: Interstate 87 South / Interstate 90 West (NYS Thruway) - New York / Buffalo; Exit 1E: Interstate 90 East - Albany / Boston (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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On the ramp for Exits 1E-W, Interstate 87 South thru traffic will need to keep right via Exit 1W, seen here, to enter the New York State Thruway and its toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) on the ramp for Exit 1W, to remain on I-87 South via the New York State Thruway. Interstate 90 West traffic will also use this ramp. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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On the ramp, this sign dynamically shows which lanes at the upcoming toll plaza are currently designated for EZ Pass customers only. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Interstate 87 South (Adirondack Northway) reaches mile marker 0 as it approaches the toll plaza for the New York State Thruway. The next portion of I-87 South will follow the NYS Thruway to the New York City area. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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View at the toll plaza for the New York State Thruway on Interstate 87 South. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |
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Leaving the toll plaza, Interstate 87 South traffic must keep right. Traffic to Interstate 90 West can keep left. Both Interstates enter the New York State Thruway ahead. (Photo taken 8/22/16). |