Palisades Interstate Parkway, Limited-access parkway in Bergen County, United States.
Description
The Palisades Interstate Parkway is a limited-access road that runs for 42 miles between the George Washington Bridge and Bear Mountain Bridge along the Hudson River. It connects New York and New Jersey through terrain shaped by towering cliffs and forested slopes.
History
The parkway was completed in 1958 and represented a major engineering effort to connect the two states through challenging terrain. Its construction required careful planning to work around the natural cliffs and rock formations of the Hudson Valley.
Culture
The road includes multiple scenic overlooks and rest areas where travelers can step out and view the rock formations of the Hudson River Valley. These stopping points became places where visitors naturally pause to take in the landscape.
Practical
Trucks and commercial vehicles are not permitted on this road, and speed limits remain steady between 45 and 50 miles per hour throughout the drive. Plan extra time if you want to drive at a relaxed pace and stop at the overlooks.
Did you know?
The road's construction follows the natural contours of the land using local stone materials and native vegetation in its building methods. This approach makes the drive visually engaging as the road adapts to the landscape rather than dominating it.
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