Some Binghamton Drivers Unhappy with Main Street "Bump-Outs"

One aspect of a $6.2 million improvement project on Binghamton's Main Street is bothering a few motorists.

Some are complaining about the addition of curb extensions or bump-outs at several intersections.

Work on the two-year construction project has been underway for a couple of months.

Vacri Construction employees were working on the Main Street improvement project on July 7, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Mayor Jared Kraham said the reason for the curb bump-outs is because of the goal to improve pedestrian safety along the busy street.

The mayor told WNBF News there have been "a number of fatal pedestrian and car accidents there" over the years. He said "this is to slow down traffic on Main Street
and "make it safer for people who walk, bike and also drive."

Kraham said a similar concept has been used in downtown Binghamton and in other parts of the city.

Pedestrian safety improvements are part of the two-year project underway on Main Street in Binghamton. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

The mayor said "if you reduce the traveling lanes, you can reduce speeds" and make it safer for people who are walking along the streets.

New curbs and high-visibility crosswalks are being installed as part of the project. Rapid-flashing pedestrian beacons will be added at ten additional locations along Main Street.

The upgrades are being performed by Vacri Construction of Binghamton.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: A look at one section of the Main Street project.

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