Interstate 290 was completed west from the New York Thruway to NY 263 at Amherst in 1964.
Interstate 290 is a suburban freeway looping 10.51 miles northwest from I-90 (New York Thruway) outside Williamsville to I-190 near the South Grand Island Bridge. Also known as the Youngmann Expressway, I-290 connects Buffalo with Tonawanda, the town of Amherst and the University of Buffalo (UB).
 East |
 | The first confirming marker for Interstate 290 along the Youngmann Expressway eastbound. Photo taken 05/27/00. |
| West |
 | Interstate 290 concludes at a two-wye interchange with I-190 adjacent to NY 324 (Grand Island Boulevard). Photo taken 05/27/00. |
Photo Credits:
05/27/00 by AARoads
Connect with:
Interstate 90 / New York Thruway
Interstate 190
Page Updated 03-04-2020.