Connecticut Route 216

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Route 216
Connecticut Route 216
Map of New London County in southeastern Connecticut with Route 216 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by CTDOT
Length2.78 mi [1]  (4.47 km)
Existed1932-1934–present
Major junctions
West endConnecticut Highway 49.svg Route 49 in North Stonington
Major intersectionsI-95.svgConnecticut Highway 184 wide.svg I-95  / Route 184  / SR 626 in North Stonington
East endRhode Island 216.svg Route 216 at the Rhode Island state line
Location
Country United States
State Connecticut
Counties New London
Highway system
  • Connecticut State Highway System
Connecticut Highway 215 wide.svg Route 215 Connecticut Highway 217 wide.svg Route 217

Route 216 is a state highway in southeastern Connecticut, running entirely within the town of North Stonington. It connects Route 49 to the Rhode Island state line and serves the village of Clarks Falls.

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Route description

Route 216 begins at an intersection with Route 49 in the eastern part of the town of North Stonington. It heads east to the village of Clarks Falls, then continues southeast past the village intersecting I-95 (at exit 93) just shy of the Rhode Island state line. It continues beyond the state line as RI Route 216. Route 216 is known as Clarks Falls Road for its entire length. [1]

History

Route 216 was established between 1932 and 1934 as a continuation of the already existing Rhode Island Route 216. The original route followed Denison Hill Road through the Laurel Hill community of North Stonington. It was realigned in 1962 resulting in a decrease of 0.88 miles (1.42 km) in its official length. [2]

Junction list

The entire route is in North Stonington, New London County.

mi [1] kmDestinationsNotes
0.000.00Connecticut Highway 49.svg Route 49  Voluntown, Jewett City, Pawcatuck Western terminus
2.463.96West plate.svg
Connecticut Highway 184 wide.svg
Route 184 west (ProvidenceNew London Turnpike)
Eastern terminus of Route 184
2.534.07I-95.svg I-95  New London, Providence Exit 93 on I-95
2.784.47South plate.svg
Rhode Island 216.svg
Route 216 south Ashaway, Charlestown, Burlingame State Park
Continuation into Rhode Island
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

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