Exit 21A is for the Berkshire Connector, an extension of the Thruway that runs east from here to the Massachusetts border, where it becomes the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90). It takes on the designation of I-90 one exit east of here, but here it has no signed route number.

Photos taken May 2015.

Exit 22 is for River Road (NY 144) and Maple Avenue (NY 396).

Photos taken May 2015.

The Thruway continues north toward Albany.

Photos taken May 2015.

Welcome to Albany, the state capital! Exit 23 is for I-787 and Southern Boulevard (US 9W).

Photos taken May 2015.

In Albany, the Thruway curves to the west. Exit 24 is for the Northway (I-87) north and I-90 east. At this rather confusing interchange, it is necessary to exit in order to stay on I-87. The Thruway continues straight ahead, taking on the designation of I-90 west about a mile west of here.

Photos taken May 2015.

The exit numbers start over again on the Northway. Exits 2E-W are for Central Avenue (NY 5) and Wolf Road.

Photos taken August 2023.

Exit 3 is for Albany Shaker Road (NY 155/CR 151) west.

Photos taken August 2023.

Exit 4 is for Wolf Road.

Photos taken August 2023.

Exit 5 is for Watervliet Shaker Road (NY 155).

Photos taken August 2023.

Exit 6 is for Troy-Schenectady Road (NY 7/NY 2).

Photos taken August 2023.