$7 Million Reconstruction Project Continues at Binghamton Gateway

Construction crews are continuing work along a busy roadway leading into the city of Binghamton as part of a multi-year project.

Preparation work for the job of replacing an aging retaining wall along Court Street near the town of Kirkwood line began months ago.

Trees and other material were removed during the winter months.

In recent weeks, Bothar Construction of Binghamton and subcontractors on the project have been removing sections of the old structure.

According to the state Department of Transportation, the retaining wall was built in 1975 and is reaching the end of its useful life.

Some repair work was done on sections of the retaining wall to shore it up before the replacement project could begin.

The cost of taking out the existing wall and installing a new structure will be about $6.8 million.

Dirt has been brought in to raise the elevation of the construction site for pile driving equipment.

Two-way traffic is being maintained in the work zone with a single lane in either direction. Concrete barriers are in place to provide a protected path for pedestrians and bicyclists in the area.

Completion of the project is expected in the first half of next year.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A quick tour of the work zone as it appeared on May 20, 2025.

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