 The Pattersonville–Hoffmans crossing was eliminated , leaving NY 103 as the only means over the river between Amsterdam and Schenectady.The New York State Thruway was constructed along the southern bank of the river in the early 1950s; however, NY 103 retained its importance as part of a toll-free alternate route between Amsterdam (via NY 5) and Schenectady (NY 5S).The route also served as a bypass of Scotia, a village west of Schenectady on NY 5.