Pennsylvania Route 423
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Pennsylvania Route 423 (designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
as SR 0423) is a state route in Monroe
and Wayne Counties
in Pennsylvania. It runs for 14.45 miles (23.3 km), crossing through the Wyoming Valley
from Route 940
in Pocono Pines
to Route 191
in South Sterling.
Route 423 was established in 1965. From 1925 to 1965 it was designated as Route 490, a spur of the former Route 90 (now Route 191).
in the community of Pocono Pines
. The route heads northbound as Warnertown Road, progressing around the shores of Lake Naomi. The surroundings of the highway are primarily residential. Just after the intersection with Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines, the road turns eastward along the westernmost shore of Lake Naomi. After Route 423 leaves the shoreline, it turns northward and continues through the residential hills north of the lake. The highway passes through a small community named Lake Naomi Estates. It soon passes a local school and leaves Lake Naomi Estates. The surroundings become woodlands as Route 423 darts northwest and soon to the northeast. The two-lane highway maintains the northeast progression through forests until turning north and crossing a creek. There it turns eastward and returns northeastward for several miles and after several changes enters the community of Warnertown. Just after crossing the small community, Route 423 enters an interchange with Interstate 380
.
After crossing the interchange with Interstate 380, Route 423 heads eastward and enters an at-grade intersection with Route 611
in Tobyhanna. The road is renamed to Prospect Street and enters downtown Tobyhanna, crossing through a residential stretch. At Main Street, Prospect Street ends and Route 423 turns northward onto Main Street. This does not last, as the designation darts northward on Church Street. Following Church Street out of downtown Tobyhanna, Route 423 crosses the former main line of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
, passing the former Tobyhanna Station
and interlocking tower for the switch to the Tobyhanna Army Depot
. The highway continues north of the tracks and along the side of the Army Depot into a rural portion of Tobyhanna. The name changes from Church Street to Tobyhanna State Park Road
, entering the namesake park near Tobyhanna Lake. Route 423 passes the dam attached at the end of the lake, and crosses along the side of the park. After passing the state campground entrance, the highway heads eastward through a stretch of woodlands, crossing and passing two routes of power lines. After passing to the north of a large residential complex , the highway intersects with Route 196
in Gouldsboro
.
After crossing Route 196, Route 423 changes names to Carlton Road and parallels Route 196 northbound along Kistler Ledge. After the two roads start forking in different directions, Route 423 crosses the county line into Wayne County
. The route passes a few stretches of residential homes and lots of woodlands in Wayne County, turning to the northeast and intersecting with Route 191
in the community of South Sterling. This also serves as Route 423's northern terminus, as the right-of-way merges into Route 191.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation oversees transportation issues in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The administrator of PennDOT is the Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation, currently Barry Schoch Presently, PennDOT supports over of state roads and highways, about 25,000...
as SR 0423) is a state route in Monroe
Monroe County, Pennsylvania
-National protected areas:* Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area * Middle Delaware National Scenic River -Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there are 176,567 people, 49,454 households, and 36,447 families residing in the county. The population density was 228 people per square mile...
and Wayne Counties
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 47,722 people, 18,350 households, and 12,936 families residing in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile . There were 30,593 housing units at an average density of 42 per square mile...
in Pennsylvania. It runs for 14.45 miles (23.3 km), crossing through the Wyoming Valley
Wyoming Valley
Wyoming Valley is a region of northeastern Pennsylvania. As a metropolitan area, it is also known as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area, after its principal cities, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre....
from Route 940
Pennsylvania Route 940
Pennsylvania Route 940 is a long Pennsylvania highway located in the sparsely-developed Poconos. It runs from Pennsylvania Route 309 in Hazleton to Pennsylvania Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Large segments of PA 940 are located in densely forested areas....
in Pocono Pines
Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
Pocono Pines is a census-designated place in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,013 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pocono Pines is located at...
to Route 191
Pennsylvania Route 191
Pennsylvania Route 191 is a -long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route, a major non-freeway corridor connecting the Lehigh Valley to The Poconos in eastern Pennsylvania, is designated from U.S...
in South Sterling.
Route 423 was established in 1965. From 1925 to 1965 it was designated as Route 490, a spur of the former Route 90 (now Route 191).
Route description
Route 423 begins at an intersection with Route 940Pennsylvania Route 940
Pennsylvania Route 940 is a long Pennsylvania highway located in the sparsely-developed Poconos. It runs from Pennsylvania Route 309 in Hazleton to Pennsylvania Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Large segments of PA 940 are located in densely forested areas....
in the community of Pocono Pines
Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania
Pocono Pines is a census-designated place in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,013 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pocono Pines is located at...
. The route heads northbound as Warnertown Road, progressing around the shores of Lake Naomi. The surroundings of the highway are primarily residential. Just after the intersection with Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines, the road turns eastward along the westernmost shore of Lake Naomi. After Route 423 leaves the shoreline, it turns northward and continues through the residential hills north of the lake. The highway passes through a small community named Lake Naomi Estates. It soon passes a local school and leaves Lake Naomi Estates. The surroundings become woodlands as Route 423 darts northwest and soon to the northeast. The two-lane highway maintains the northeast progression through forests until turning north and crossing a creek. There it turns eastward and returns northeastward for several miles and after several changes enters the community of Warnertown. Just after crossing the small community, Route 423 enters an interchange with Interstate 380
Interstate 380 (Pennsylvania)
Interstate 380 is a spur highway in northeast Pennsylvania that connects Interstate 80 with Interstate 81 and Interstate 84. The northern terminus of I-380 is at Interstate 84 near Elmhurst, PA; the southern terminus is in Tunkhannock Township at the junction with Interstate 80. The entire length...
.
After crossing the interchange with Interstate 380, Route 423 heads eastward and enters an at-grade intersection with Route 611
Pennsylvania Route 611
Pennsylvania Route 611 is a major state highway in Pennsylvania, United States, running from Interstate 95 south of downtown Philadelphia north to Interstate 380 in Coolbaugh Township, Pennsylvania in The Poconos....
in Tobyhanna. The road is renamed to Prospect Street and enters downtown Tobyhanna, crossing through a residential stretch. At Main Street, Prospect Street ends and Route 423 turns northward onto Main Street. This does not last, as the designation darts northward on Church Street. Following Church Street out of downtown Tobyhanna, Route 423 crosses the former main line of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company was a railroad connecting Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley, rich in anthracite coal, to Hoboken, New Jersey, , Buffalo and Oswego, New York...
, passing the former Tobyhanna Station
Tobyhanna (DL&W station)
The Tobyhanna Station site is located in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania and forms part of a site owned by a number of public and private entities including the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Rail Authority. The site is adjacent to the former rail station; the building is still in...
and interlocking tower for the switch to the Tobyhanna Army Depot
Tobyhanna Army Depot
Tobyhanna Army Depot, is a logistics center for the United States Defense Department , specializing in electronic systems and located in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, near Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Established Feb...
. The highway continues north of the tracks and along the side of the Army Depot into a rural portion of Tobyhanna. The name changes from Church Street to Tobyhanna State Park Road
Tobyhanna State Park
Tobyhanna State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on mostly in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, with a small portion of the park in Dreher and Lehigh townships in Wayne County, all in Pennsylvania in the United States. The park includes the Tobyhanna Lake and a portion of Tobyhanna Creek...
, entering the namesake park near Tobyhanna Lake. Route 423 passes the dam attached at the end of the lake, and crosses along the side of the park. After passing the state campground entrance, the highway heads eastward through a stretch of woodlands, crossing and passing two routes of power lines. After passing to the north of a large residential complex , the highway intersects with Route 196
Pennsylvania Route 196
Pennsylvania Route 196 is a major highway in the Pennsylvania Highway System with a length of . It runs from Pennsylvania Route 940 and Pennsylvania Route 611 in Mount Pocono to Pennsylvania Route 296 in Varden.-Route description:...
in Gouldsboro
Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania
Gouldsboro is a small village located in Lehigh Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.Parts of Clifton Township, Thornhurst Township, and Covington Township in Lackawanna County, as well as a very small portion of Coolbaugh Township in Monroe County are serviced by the Gouldsboro Post Office, and...
.
After crossing Route 196, Route 423 changes names to Carlton Road and parallels Route 196 northbound along Kistler Ledge. After the two roads start forking in different directions, Route 423 crosses the county line into Wayne County
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 47,722 people, 18,350 households, and 12,936 families residing in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile . There were 30,593 housing units at an average density of 42 per square mile...
. The route passes a few stretches of residential homes and lots of woodlands in Wayne County, turning to the northeast and intersecting with Route 191
Pennsylvania Route 191
Pennsylvania Route 191 is a -long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route, a major non-freeway corridor connecting the Lehigh Valley to The Poconos in eastern Pennsylvania, is designated from U.S...
in the community of South Sterling. This also serves as Route 423's northern terminus, as the right-of-way merges into Route 191.