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| New York State Route 119 | |
|---|---|
| State | NY |
| Type | NY |
| Route | 119 |
| Length mi | 4.79 |
| Established | 1930 |
| Direction a | West |
| Terminus a | Tarrytown |
| Direction b | East |
| Terminus b | White Plains |
| Counties | Westchester County |
New York State Route 119
New York State Route 119 is a state highway in Westchester County, connecting the Hudson River waterfront community of Tarrytown with the county seat, White Plains. The route traverses suburban corridors near Sleepy Hollow, Hastings-on-Hudson, and Greenburgh, linking major arteries such as U.S. Route 9 and NY 22 while serving commuters travelling to destinations including Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New York City.
The highway begins near the Tarrytown Light and proceeds eastward through commercial and residential zones adjacent to landmarks like Lyndhurst and views of the Hudson River. It intersects regional corridors serving Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and provides access toward Kykuit and the John D. Rockefeller Jr. estate. Moving inland, the thoroughfare crosses commuter rail lines such as the Metro-North Railroad Hudson Line, connecting with Tarrytown station and facilitating transfers to Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station via regional transit. The route traverses near parks including Rockefeller State Park Preserve and passes civic centers like Tarrytown Music Hall before entering suburban commercial strips that abut Saw Mill River Parkway and NY 9A corridors. Approaching White Plains, it meets major intersections that serve County Center and institutions such as Pace University and Westchester County Center, and terminates near connections to I-287 and I-87 corridors.
The corridor prior to state designation was used in colonial and post-Revolutionary War commerce linking river ports like Tarrytown with inland markets including White Plains and Yonkers. During the 19th century the alignment paralleled turnpikes and stagecoach routes that served figures such as Washington Irving and military movements around the Battle of White Plains. In the early 20th century the roadway was improved alongside regional projects by entities including the New York State Department of Transportation and the Westchester County Board of Legislators to accommodate increasing automobile use tied to suburban expansion influenced by developments like the New York, Westchester and Boston Railway. The numbered designation came with statewide renumbering efforts that also affected routes such as New York State Route 9A and New York State Route 120. Mid-20th century changes reflected postwar growth related to infrastructure programs connected with I-287 and commuter patterns to New York City employment centers. Preservation and adaptive reuse projects near the corridor involved organizations including the National Trust for Historic Preservation and local historical societies such as the Sleepy Hollow Historical Society.
The route connects with several significant highways and local arterials that facilitate regional circulation, matching intersections with corridors like U.S. Route 9, NY 22, and municipal thoroughfares that provide access to rail stations such as Tarrytown station and White Plains station. It intersects feeder roads that link to Saw Mill River Parkway and Bronx River Parkway, while nearby connections provide access toward I-287, I-87, and arterial routes used by traffic to Yonkers and Mount Vernon. The corridor serves bus routes operated by agencies including Westchester County Bee-Line and connects to park-and-ride facilities frequented by commuters to Grand Central Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Traffic volumes on the corridor reflect suburban commuting patterns driven by employment centers in White Plains and New York City, with peak flows associated with connections to Metro-North stations. Freight movements use adjacent arterials to reach regional distribution centers such as those near Hartsdale and Elmsford, while local commercial access supports retail districts akin to those in Mount Kisco and New Rochelle. Modal integration includes bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planned alongside projects by agencies such as the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council and advocacy from organizations like Transportation Alternatives. Seasonal traffic surges occur during events at nearby cultural sites including Lyndhurst and festivals promoted by the Westchester County Office of Cultural Affairs.
Maintenance responsibilities involve state and county agencies such as the New York State Department of Transportation and the Westchester County Department of Public Works with occasional coordination with municipal governments of Tarrytown and White Plains. Improvement projects have included resurfacing, signal modernization funded through state capital programs linked to initiatives like the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program, streetscape enhancements in partnership with local business improvement districts similar to those in White Plains Downtown, and drainage upgrades following standards referenced by the Federal Highway Administration. Historic preservation considerations alongside utility relocations involved stakeholders including Consolidated Edison and local planning boards such as the Westchester County Planning Board.
Planning efforts affecting the corridor consider capacity management, transit-oriented development near stations like Tarrytown station and White Plains station, and multimodal enhancements advocated by regional planners at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Westchester County Association. Proposals have contemplated bus rapid transit concepts related to corridors serving Yonkers and New Rochelle, complete streets retrofits inspired by initiatives in Albany and Buffalo, and redevelopment scenarios influenced by economic studies from organizations such as the Regional Plan Association. Community input processes engage local leaders from Tarrytown Historical Society and municipal boards to balance mobility, historic preservation, and environmental concerns involving agencies like the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Category:State highways in Westchester County, New York