Road Information

Interstate 190 in New York    
Total Mileage in State: 28 miles
Northern End: At Canadian border
Southern End: At I-90 (NYS Thruway), in Cheektowaga
Mileage covered in Photos: 28 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Niagara, Erie
Major Junctions in Photos: I-290, in Tonawanda
I-90 (NYS Thruway), in Cheektowaga
Control Cities in Photos: Niagara Falls, Grand Island, Tonawanda, Buffalo

Southbound

Sections:
  • Section 1: Canadian Border to Tonawanda (Exit 16)
  • Section 2: Tonawanda (Exit 16) to Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway)

Section 1: Canadian Border to Tonawanda (Exit 16)

   

Preparing to merge onto Interstate 190 South from Upper Mountain Rd (Exit 25), just south of the US Customs Station in Lewiston, about 1/2 mile south of the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge which marks the US-Candad border. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

On the ramp to Interstate 190 South from Upper Mountain Rd in Lewiston, we get this view of the Customs station and Duty Free shop area, looking to the northeast. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

New York welcome sign on Interstate 190 South, as it passes under Upper Mountain Rd just south of the US Customs station. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

The speed limit on Interstate 190 South starts out at 65 mph. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in New York State. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South at mile marker 27.2. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Take Exit 24 to Niagara University and Niagara County Community College. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 24: NY 31 - Witmer Rd (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming Niagara Falls exits on Interstate 190 South. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South at mile marker 25. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 23: NY 182 - Porter Rd / Packard Rd (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at mile marker 23.8. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 22: US 62 - Niagara Falls Blvd / Business District / Airport (Photo taken 8/23/16).

The speed limit remains 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 21A: LaSalle Expwy / Tonawandas (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Approaching Exit 21, the speed limit decreases to 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Take Exit 21 to Seneca Niagara Casino. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 21: NY 384 - Buffalo Ave (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South at mile marker 21, as it starts across the North Grand Island Bridge. Notice the 'N' before the number on the mile marker. From this point to its southern terminus, I-190 South is an extension of the New York State Thruway known as the Niagara Thruway. Hence, the 'N' before the mile number on the mileposts. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South on the North Grand Island Bridge. This overhead sign warns that the toll plaza for the bridge is immediately on its other side, 1/2 mile ahead. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Electronic lane control signals are used on the North Grand Island Bridge. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South on the descent of the North Grand Island Bridge, as the Niagara Falls Toll Plaza comes into view in the distance. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South on the south side of the North Grand Island Bridge, approaching the Niagara Falls Toll Plaza. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

A closer view of the toll plaza from lane 7, which is a permanent EZ Pass Only lane. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South as it leaves the Niagara Falls Toll Plaza. Traffic to Exit 20A should move right after leaving the toll plaza. Trucks and any vehicles other than passenger cars are prohibited on the West River Pkwy. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Approaching Exit 20A, the speed limit increases to 65 mph once again. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 20A: West River Pkwy (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Take Exit 20B to Grand Island Business District. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 20B: NY 324 East - Long Rd / Grand Island Blvd (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Another Interstate 190 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at mile marker 18. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 19: Whitehaven Road (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 18: Beaver Island State Park. As this sign also reads, this is the final exit on Grand Island before I-190 South crosses the South Grand Island Bridge over the Niagara River. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

As the South Grand Island Bridge comes into view, the speed limit is reduced to 55 mph once again on Interstate 190 South. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View of the South Grand Island Bridge on Interstate 190 South just before it starts across it. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South as it starts across the Niagara River for the second time on the South Grand Island Bridge. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Advance signage for Exit 17, which is immediately on the south side of the South Grand Island Bridge 1/2 mile ahead. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Anotehr view on the South Grand Island Bridge on Interstate 190 South, nearing its peak. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South at the peak of the South Grand Island Bridge. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Electronic lane control signals are also used on the South Grand Island Bridge. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South as it descends the South Grand Island Bridge, approaching Exit 17. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 17: NY 266 - River Rd (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South approaching Exit 16 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 16: Interstate 290 East / To Interstate 90 - Tonawanda / Rochester (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Section 2: Tonawanda (Exit 16) to Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway)

   

Interstate 190 South at Exit 15: NY 324 - Kenmore Ave / Sheridan Dr (Photo taken 8/23/16).

The speed limit remains 55 mph on Interstate 190 South. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South at mile marker 11. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South as it enters the Buffalo city limits. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 14: Ontario St (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South approaching Exit 11 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Another Interstate 190 South reassurance shield in northern Buffalo. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South approaching Exit 11. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 11: NY 198 - Scajaquada Expwy (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South as it passes under the ramps to and from NY 198 in Buffalo. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South at mile marker 8. Despite passing right through Buffalo, I-190 maintains only two lanes southbound. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Another view on Interstate 190 South in Buffalo, as it runs alongside the Niagara River and gives this view of the Peace Bridge. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 9: Porter Ave / Peace Bridge / Fort Erie, ON (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South reassurance shield south of Exit 9, as I-190 curves to the southeast away from the Niagara River and Lake Erie. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South approaching Exit 8. Finally, I-190 South gains a third lane. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 8: NY 266 - Niagara St (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Take Exit 7 to Buffalo Outer Harbor. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 7: NY 5 West - Lackawanna (Photo taken 8/23/16).

View on Interstate 190 South at mile marker 5. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 6: Elm St (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 5: Louisiana Street (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 4: Smith St / Fillmore Ave (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 3: NY 16 - Seneca St (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 2: US 62 / NY 354 - Bailey Ave / Clinton St (Photo taken 8/23/16).

The speed limit remains 55 mph on Interstate 190 South. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Approaching Exit 1 and the junction of Interstate 90 at the southern terminus of Interstate 190, this sign shows the layout of the two interchanges. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at Exit 1: S Ogden St (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South as it approaches its southern terminus at the junction of Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway). The middle lane can be used to take either ramp, while Interstate 90 West traffic should keep to the right. (Photo taken 8/23/16).

Interstate 190 South at the junction of Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway) in Cheektowaga, which marks the southern terminus of I-190. (Photo taken 8/23/16).