Connecticut Route 19
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| Connecticut Route 19 | |
|---|---|
| State | CT |
| Route | 19 |
| Length mi | 8.33 |
| Length km | 13.41 |
| Direction a | South |
| Terminus a | Route 190 in Stafford |
| Direction b | North |
| Terminus b | Route 171 in Somers |
| Counties | Tolland |
| Previous type | CT |
| Previous route | 18 |
| Next type | CT |
| Next route | 20 |
Connecticut Route 19 is a short state highway in north-central Connecticut, entirely within Tolland County. It serves as a local connector between the towns of Stafford and Somers, traversing a mix of rural and residential landscapes. The route provides access to several local landmarks and intersects with a primary state road.
Route description
Beginning at an intersection with Route 190 in the Stafford Springs section of Stafford, the road heads north as Stafford Street. It passes near the Stafford Motor Speedway and the New England Civil War Museum, which is housed in the former Town Hall. The route continues through wooded, rolling terrain, crossing into the town of Somers and becoming Main Street. It runs past Somers Congregational Church and through the central village before terminating at a junction with Route 171 near the Somers Public Library. Throughout its course, it provides a vital local link between residential areas, historical sites, and community institutions in these two Towns.
History
The alignment of modern Route 19 was originally a local town road connecting the communities of Stafford Springs and Somers. It was designated as a state highway in the 1932 state highway renumbering, part of a broader effort to systematize Connecticut's road network. The route's path has remained largely unchanged since its establishment, with improvements focused on paving and minor realignments for safety. Its role has consistently been to facilitate local travel within Tolland County, rather than serving as a major through corridor for regional traffic like the parallel Interstate 84.
Major intersections
The entire route is in Tolland County. {| class="wikitable" |- ! Location ! mi ! km ! Destinations ! Notes |- | Stafford | 0.00 | 0.00 | Route 190 (West Main Street) – Stafford Springs, Union | Southern terminus |- | Somers | 8.33 | 13.41 | Route 171 (Main Street) – Hampden County, Monson, Broad Brook | Northern terminus |- | colspan="5" | 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |} Category:State highways in Connecticut