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Interstate 787
Map of New York with I-787 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by NYSDOT
Length 9.55 mi (15.37 km)
Length to NY 7 in Green Island.
Existed mid-1960s–present
Major junctions
South end US 9W / I-87 / New York Thruway in Albany
  US 9 / US 20 in Albany
I-90 in Albany
North end NY 7 / NY 787 in Green Island
Highway system
Auxiliary route of the Interstate Highway System
Main • Auxiliary • Business

Numbered highways in New York
Interstate • U.S. • N.Y. (former) • Reference • County

← I-781 NY 787 →

Interstate 787 (I-787) is an important highway in New York State. It helps people travel through the city of Albany. This highway connects different parts of the capital region. It makes it easier to get around.

Interstate 787: A Highway Through Albany

What is Interstate 787?

Interstate 787, or I-787, is a special kind of road. It is part of the Interstate Highway System. This system connects states all across the United States. I-787 is important for travel in New York. It helps cars move quickly through the city of Albany.

Where Does I-787 Go?

I-787 starts in Albany. Its southern end is near the New York State Thruway. This is a major toll road. The highway then goes north through downtown Albany. It passes by many important places.

The exact northern end of I-787 can be a bit confusing. Some maps show it ending in Troy. Other maps show it ending in Colonie. This is where it meets NY 7 and NY 787.

How Long is I-787?

The length of I-787 depends on where you say it ends. If it ends at NY 7 in Colonie, it is about 9.55 miles (15.37 kilometers) long. If you include the part that goes to Troy, it is about 10.16 miles (16.35 kilometers) long.

North of NY 7, the road continues as NY 787. This part of the road goes to the city of Cohoes.

Images for kids

  • 2021-09-28 10 42 27 View north along Interstate 787 at Exit 1 (U.S. Route 9W-Southern Boulevard) in Albany, Albany County, New York

    View northbound along I-787 at Exit 1.

  • I787US9Split

    I-787 southbound at exit 4B (US 9 north).

  • 787Troy

    Collar City Bridge traveling west (south on I-787)

  • I-787Exit3Shift

    Northbound ramp that slipped off its supports, supported by temporary tower

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