New York State Route 397

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NY Route 397
Length:	3.09 mi[1] (4.97 km)
South end:	NY 146 in Altamont
North end:	US 20 in Dunnsville
Counties:	Albany
Numbered highways in New York < NY 396 NY 400 > Interstate - U.S. - N.Y. - Reference

New York State Route 397 is a short state highway in New York, running from the village of Altamont to the hamlet of Dunnsville, in Albany County. NY 397 is a two-lane highway its entire length.

Contents 1 Route description 2 History 3 Major intersections 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Route description

NY 397 begins at a four-way intersection, where NY 146 arrives from the south and exits to the east. CR 253 exits west; NY 397 exits north as Western Avenue. The route heads eastward, passing through downtown Altamont. Soon after, it turns to the north passing west of Bozenkill Park and soon after, Bozenkill Road. Route 397 crosses a creek and leaves Altamont, becoming known as Dunnsville Road. Soon after, it passes west of Orchard Green Golf Course and to the east of a large hill afterwards. Route 397 enters Dunnsville and terminates at U.S. Route 20.^[2]

[edit] History

Route 397 was assigned to its current routing (Altamont-Dunnsvile) by 1935.^[3]

[edit] Major intersections

County	Location	Mile[1]	Roads intersected	Notes
Albany	Altamont	0.00	NY 146
	Dunnsville	3.09	US 20

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• NY State Route 397 Ends