 After the overlap, it continues north and northeast through Hampton into Pomfret, where it ends at its northern of two intersections with US 44, also meeting Route 169.Route 97 is designated a scenic route from its southern intersection with US 44 in Pomfret to its northern terminus, a distance of .In 1922, the road from Abington to Pomfret Center along modern Route 97 was designated as State Highway 345.