Road Information

Interstate 890 in New York    
Total Mileage in State: 9 miles
Eastern End: At I-90 (NYS Thruway), in Guilderland
Western End: At I-90 (NYS Thruway)/NY 890, in Rotterdam
Mileage covered in Photos: 9 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Schenectady, Albany
Major Junctions in Photos: I-90 (NYS Thruway), in Rotterdam
I-90 (NYS Thruway), in Guilderland
Control Cities in Photos: Rotterdam, Schenectady

Eastbound

   

NY 890 East at Exit 1B: Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway). It is at this point that Interstate 890 East begins and is first acknowledged. The mileposts along I-890 are based on the mileage of NY 890, which began one mile ago. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East reassurance shield as traffic from Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway) merges onto it on the right. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at mile marker 1, as traffic from Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway) merges in on the right ahead. Again, the mileposts along I-890 are based on the total mileage of NY 890, which began one mile ago before the junction of I-90 (NYS Thruway). (Photo taken 8/22/16).

As this sign reads, Interstate 890 is also known as Schenectady County Veterans Memorial Highway. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

The speed limit on Interstate 890 East starts out at 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

View on Interstate 890 East at mile marker 2. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at Exit 2: NY 337 - Campbell Rd (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at Exit 3: GE Truck Terminal (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Take any of the next 4 exits to Schenectady. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at Exit 4: GE Plant / Erie Blvd (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Take Exit 5 to Proctors Theatre. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at Exit 5: Broadway (Photo taken 8/22/16).

The speed limit remains 55 mph through the Schenectady area. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Another Interstate 890 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at Exit 6: Michigan Avenue (Photo taken 8/22/16).

At mile marker 6.8, Interstate 890 East leaves Schenectady and re-enters the town of Rotterdam. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

View on Interstate 890 East at mile marker 7.2. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at Exit 7: NY 7 East - Troy (Photo taken 8/22/16).

After maintaining three lanes from Exit 5 in Schenectady, the left lane comes to an end just beyond Exit 7. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Trucks over 8 tons are prohibited from using Exit 8 ahead. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at Exit 8: High Bridge Rd (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at Exit 9A: NY 7 West - Curry Rd (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East at Exit 9B: To NY 146. This is the final exit on I-890 East before it ends at the toll plaza for the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90). (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Gore point signage for Exit 9B, which is the final chance to exit before the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 END shield as its two lanes approach the toll plaza for the New York State Thruway at the junction of Interstate 90. (Photo taken 8/22/16).

Interstate 890 East approaching the toll plaza at the junction of Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway). (Photo taken 8/22/16).

A closer view of the toll plaza at the eastern terminus of Interstate 890, which is at the junction of Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway). (Photo taken 8/22/16).