Northway Crosses Over US 9
Northway Crosses Over US 9, Uphill from Lake George Village ~ MP 57
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The Adirondack Northway, Interstate 87, Traverses the Eastern Half of the Adirondack Park, along with old US 9 which runs alongside it, from Albany, NY to the Canadian Border via Saratoga, Lake George, Warrensburg, Schroon Lake and Plattsburgh. The Adirondack Northway is part of NY Interstate 87, which connects New York City, New York to Montreal, Quebec

Traffic Alert: 1 Lane Each Way on the Twin Bridges over the Mohawk River, between Exits 7 & 8, on Nights & Weekends till Memorial Day || 1 Lane Each Way over the Schroon River in Pottersville MP 78, between the 2 halves of Exits 26 till span is replaced
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Main Map Map from Exit 33 to Canada, Including Plattsburgh Map from Exit 30 to Exit 33 (Lewis, Keeseville, Willsboro) From Schroon Lake to Exit 30, High Peaks Map from Glens Falls to Schroon Lake Map from Albany to Glens Falls zed
Map of the Northway, Click on a section for a detailed, smaller scale topographic map
From Albany(Thruway) to Glens Falls |  From Glens Falls to Schroon Lake |  From Schroon Lake to Exit 30 |  From Exit 30 to Exit 33 |  From Exit 33 to Canada, Plattsburgh
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Northway Facts:
  • The northbound span over Pottersville US 9 @ MP 77 between the two halves of Exit 26, has been removed. All traffic is one lane each way over the southbound span. Watch out for delays on busy weekends.. 6/18/2012
  • The NEW Lake Champlain Bridge, at Crown Point, to Vermont, from Exit 28 is NOW OPENED as of 11/2011
  • Both Schroon Lake Rest areas, some of the best, are now closed.
  • The Southbound High Peaks Welcome center, about M.P. 100, is where Customs does road blocks occasionally
  • The Road is posted 55 mph from the Thruway in Albany, Exit 1 to Halfmoon, Exit 8, about MP 10; it's 65 mph all the way north to Exit 42 in Champlain, where it's 55 mph again for less than a mile before the Canadian Border.
  • Interstate 87 is totally in New York State, though I-287 goes to CT and NJ
  • Cell phone service is dead from Exit 29 north to at least Exit 33
  • It's 6 lanes to Exit 22, Lake George. Then it's 4 lanes all the way north to Quebec, Canada
    It's 8 Lanes betweens Exits 5 & 7, about 2 miles.

Why the Adirondack Northway?

  • It's a great, long, fun road to drive.
  • There are plenty of interesting places and cool people to meet.
  • It goes through the main part of the Adirondacks and hits all the major towns.
  • The wilderness areas are less crowded than lower NY State.
  • There are good properties for sale at reasonable prices in the Park.
  • It's extension into Quebec goes directly into the City of Montreal.
  • Why Not?
Northway Vacation Rentals Looking for a comfortable place to vacation in upstate New York? All along the Adirondack Northway you'll find timeshare rentals that are every bit as luxurious as similar quality hotels but cost a fraction of the price. Stay near Saratoga Springs and visit it's famous mineral baths and its Thoroughbred horse racing track. Or head up to the Canadian border via I-87, rent a Quebec timeshare, and satisfy your shopping addiction in Montreal. Just remember, wherever you choose to stay, the Adirondack Northway makes it easy to get there!
Towns and Villages
Albany & Colonie
Clifton Park & Halfmoon
Round Lake & Malta
Ballston Spa
Saratoga Springs- Spa City
South Glens Falls & Wilton
Glens Falls & Queensbury
Lake George
Warrensburg
Bolton Landing
Chestertown
Pottersville
Schroon Lake 		Ticonderoga
North Hudson
Frontier Town
Elizabethtown
Lewis
Keeseville, Ausable Chasm & Ausable
Peru
Plattsburgh
NY 3 West to Saranac Lake
Champlain, Chazy, Moerrs & Canadian Border
Champlain Valley Ticonderoga |  Port Henry & Moriah |  Westport |  New! Westport Webcam |  Essex |  Willsboro |  Port Kent |  Plattsburgh

NY 9N Loops Saratoga |  Corinth, Greenfield |  Hadley, Lake Luzerne |  Dude Ranch Trail |  Lake George |  Bolton Landing |  Ticonderoga |  Port Henry & Moriah |  Westport |  Elizabethtown |  Keene |  Jay & Ausable Forks |  Keeseville, Ausable Chasm
High Peak Towns Keene, Keene Valley, High Peaks Region |  Lake Placid, North Elba |  Wilmington - Whiteface Mountain |  Jay and Ausable Forks |  Saranac Lake on NYRoute30.com
See My Other Sites for Travel Thru the 'Dacks NY Route 8:  The Southern Adirondack Trail
NY Route 28:  The Central Adirondack Trail
NY Route 30:  The Adirondack Trail

Outdoor Activities

Services & Shops
Hunting
Fishing
Hiking & Backpacking
High Peaks, All 46 of Them
Snowshoeing
XC Skiing
Downhill Skiing
Snowmobiling
Golfing, Golf Courses
Horseback Riding & Dude Ranches
Licensed Outdoor Guides
 Motels, Hotels, Resorts
Bed and Breakfast & Guest Houses
Campgrounds
Dining
Realtors, Real Estate Agents, Vacation Rentals
Automotive
Gifts, Furniture and Antiques
General & Department Stores
Gas Station/Convenience Stores
Hardware, Building Supplies & Construction Services
Outdoor & Camping Supplies
Groceries
Insurance And Financial Services
Attractions, Entertainment & Culture
24 Hour Stores

Topographic Maps

Lake George Topographic Map
Elizabethtown Topographic Map
Lewis Area Topographic Map
Schroon Lake Topographic Map
Ausable Falls + Keesville Topographic Map
Glens Falls Topographic Map
Saratoga Topographic Map
Plattsburgh Topographic Map
Keene Valley, High Peaks Full Topo, 1 MByte
Lake Placid Full Topo Map, 1 MByte
Franklin & Union Falls, Bloomingdale & Saranac River
Mount Marcy Topographic Map, 2 Sizes

Other Good Stuff

About the Adirondack Northway
Other Useful Adirondack Links
Driving Rules and Tips
Radio Stations

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