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Route 17 (New Jersey)

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Route 17 (New Jersey)
CountryUSA
StateNew Jersey
TypeState
Route17
Length mi27.20
Length km43.77
Established1927
Direction aSouth
Terminus aNew York State Route 17 in Paramus
Direction bNorth
Terminus bNew Jersey Route 4 in Paramus

Route 17 (New Jersey) is a state highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey, maintained by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The route runs for 27.20 miles (43.77 km) through Bergen County, connecting Paramus to Mahwah. It intersects with several major highways, including Interstate 80, Garden State Parkway, and New Jersey Route 4. The route also passes through several notable municipalities, such as Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, and Waldwick, which are all part of the New York metropolitan area.

● Route Description

Route 17 is a major commercial and commuter route, with many shopping centers and office parks located along its length, including the Paramus Park mall and the Garden State Plaza in Paramus. The route is also home to several major automotive dealerships, such as Toyota and Ford, and is close to the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, which includes MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets. The route passes through the Ridgewood Village historic district, which features many historic buildings, including the Ridgewood Train Station, and is near the Van Neste Square park in Ridgewood. The route also intersects with the Saddle River County Park and the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Ho-Ho-Kus.

● History

The route was established in 1927, and has undergone several realignments and improvements over the years, including the construction of the Garden State Parkway in the 1950s, which intersected with Route 17 in Paramus. The route was also widened and improved in the 1960s and 1970s, with the addition of new interchanges and the reconstruction of existing ones, such as the interchange with Interstate 80 in Lodi and the New Jersey Turnpike in Ridgefield Park. The route has been the subject of several studies and proposals over the years, including a proposed extension to New York City and a plan to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, which was supported by the Federal Highway Administration and the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The route is also near the Bergen County Zoo in Paramus and the Van Saun Park in Paramus.

● Major Intersections

Route 17 has several major intersections with other highways and roads, including Interstate 80, Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Route 4, and New Jersey Route 208. The route also intersects with several county roads, such as County Route 507 and County Route 502, which provide access to nearby municipalities, such as Ridgewood and Ho-Ho-Kus. The route is also near the New Jersey Turnpike and the Palisades Interstate Parkway, which provide access to New York City and other parts of the New York metropolitan area. The route intersects with the Saddle River and the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Ho-Ho-Kus and is near the Ridgewood Village historic district.

● Communities

Route 17 passes through several municipalities in Bergen County, including Paramus, Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, and Mahwah. The route is also near several other municipalities, such as Hackensack, Teaneck, and Fort Lee, which are all part of the New York metropolitan area. The route is close to several institutions, including Ridgewood High School, Paramus High School, and Bergen Community College, and is near the Bergen County Zoo in Paramus and the Van Saun Park in Paramus. The route also passes through the Saddle River County Park and the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook in Ho-Ho-Kus.

● Route 17

in Popular Culture Route 17 has been referenced in several works of popular culture, including the HBO series The Sopranos, which featured a scene filmed on the route in Paramus. The route has also been mentioned in several songs, including Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run, which references the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. The route has also been featured in several films, including The Wrestler, which was filmed in part on the route in Ridgewood and Paramus. The route is also near the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, which has hosted several high-profile events, including Super Bowl XLVIII and concerts by Taylor Swift and Kanye West. The route is also close to the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.

Category:New Jersey State Highways

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