New York 279
(Gaines to Lakeside, 1935-Present)


Southbound NY 279 reassurance marker in Gaines.
(Mark Sinsabaugh, 09/30/2018)

Northbound NY 279 reassurance marker posted outside
of Waterport that has since been removed.
(Douglas Kerr, 11/26/2010)


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Southern Terminus: NY 98, Gaines
Northern Terminus: NY 18, Lakeside
Length: 8.76 miles (14.10 km)
Orientation: North-South
Counties: Orleans
Cities: None
Villages: None
Towns: Gaines, Carlton
Name(s): Gaines Rd., Waterport Rd.
History:

In 1935, NY 279 returned to western New York along its present alignment which originally extended south and west through Albion, Barre, and Shelby.

Scan from the 1940 Sinclair New York State map showing
NY 279's southwestern extension to Barre and Shelby.


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Mile Desc.
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0.00 JCT

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(Mark Sinsabaugh, 09/30/2018)
1.91 JCT

(Douglas Kerr, 06/27/2004)

(Mark Sinsabaugh, 09/30/2018)
8.76 JCT


(Mark Sinsabaugh, 09/30/2018)
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Alps Roads (Steve Alpert)
Wikipedia: New York 279



(1930-33)

(1933-35)


Page Created: July 31, 2006 | Page Updated: August 22, 2020