New York State Route 317

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-york-state-route-317

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York
2. What is the termini?Intersects with NY 5 in Elbridge and NY 31 in Jordan
3. Why did the road originally use wooden planks?In the mid‑1800s, wooden planks were laid to make a smoother path for horse‑drawn traffic, better than muddy dirt roads.
4. How did a flood change the road?In 2002, flooding washed out part of Valley Drive, and in 2003 the state swapped roads, taking over County Route 105 and part of the old NY 31C to create NY 317.

Plank Road: An early 19th-century road construction method utilizing parallel wooden planks for improved traction and durability.
State Highway System: A network of roads designated and maintained by a state's department of transportation for public use.
County Route: A road designated and maintained by a county government, often serving as a connector within the county.
Infrastructure: The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.