The old alignment of US 9W through the Palisades. This was the original alignment built along the cliffs as NJSHR 18-N in the 1920s. This would eventually become NJH 1 and later US 9W. The modern, further inland alignment of US 9W was built in the 1930s and initially served as the southbound lanes of US 9W. The old alignment was turned into the northbound lanes of US 9W. It is likely that US 9W was twinned because the alignment through the Palisades became a sightseeing destination thanks to its scenic views. This stayed until the Palisades Interstate Parkway was built in 1957, severing the old US 9W from present-day US 9W. Old US 9W was partially converted into an access road to the State Line Lookout, and the rest was converted to a non-motorized trail.
Original concrete pavement just as the access road to the parking area diverges from Old US 9W.
Scenic views from Old US 9W at the State Line Lookout.
More of Old US 9W.
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