Complex sentence: At the time, NY 23 began at NY 26 in northwest Pharsalia and followed an easterly and southerly routing to Scotts Corners, where it continued east on its modern alignment.
Split into simpler sentences: At the time, NY 23 began at NY 26 in northwest Pharsalia and followed an easterly and southerly routing to Scotts Corners. From there, it continued east on its modern alignment.