Route 216 is a state highway in southeastern

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, running entirely within the town of

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. It connects Route 49 to the

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state line and serves the village of Clarks Falls.

Route description

Route 216 begins at an intersection with Route 49 in the eastern part of the town of

. It heads east to the village of Clarks Falls, then continues southeast past the village intersecting

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(at exit 93) just shy of the

state line. It continues beyond the state line as RI Route 216. Route 216 is known as Clarks Falls Road for its entire length.

History

Route 216 was established between 1932 and 1934 as a continuation of the already existing

Rhode Island Route 216 Route 216 is a numbered state highway running in Rhode Island. It runs from U.S. Route 1 (US 1) in Charlestown north to the Connecticut state line, where it continues as Connecticut Route 216. Route description Route 216 starts at an inters ...

. 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 in its official length.Connecticut Routes, Route 216
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{{Portal, Connecticut

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Transportation in New London County, Connecticut 1934 establishments in Connecticut