 One segment considered for the transfer was the piece of NY 23 between the eastern city line of Norwich and East River Road; however, this part of the route was ultimately retained as a state road.Design plans for all of Norwich's arterial highways, including East Main Street, called for the roads to be widened to , an increase of up to in some locations.Additionally, in the vicinity of the Chenango River, East Main Street would be realigned slightly to take a northeasterly track across a new bridge over the river.