Traffic Alerts Ahead With Paving And Repairs Across Broome County
The month of September continues to be busy when it comes to road construction. Here are a few things to be aware of for the week of September 15th as you head out on our local roadways, provided by various local agencies and NY 511.
City of Binghamton
On Monday, September 15th, milling and paving of Main Street between Floral Avenue and Glenwood Avenue began. Traffic is limited to one lane during construction, with closure of the eastbound lanes first. A detour is in place on Grand Boulevard. Paving is expected to be complete around the end of September.
On Wednesday, September 17th, the Leroy Street and Helen Street Reconstruction Project is scheduled to begin. Leroy Street from Helen Street to Kneeland Avenue will be closed to through traffic during working hours. It will reopen overnight and on weekends. A detour will be in place on Riverside Drive. Leroy Street is expected to reopen by the second week of October, with work then beginning on Helen Street.
Roadwork on US Route 11 in both directions between Century Drive and Page Road. Two north lanes of four are blocked for wall replacement to occur through November 15th between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Construction has been happening all across the City, with work underway to upgrade aging infrastructure and improve the condition of our streets. These investments are bringing much-needed change to Binghamton’s neighborhoods and commercial thoroughfares, and putting millions of dollars into the local economy. We appreciate residents’ patience with road detours and delays as we continue work to rebuild Binghamton.- City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham
Broome County Highway Work For The Week Of September 15
• Paving on Stateline Road – County Route 225 from Old Route 17 to the Pennsylvania Line
• Cleaning ditches and rebuilding shoulders on Saddlemire Road, Trim Street, Brady Hill Road, Ballyhack Road, and Hyde Street
• Culvert work on Hyde Street
• Grader patching on Dunham Hill Road and East Maine Road
• Mowing right of way and painting on various county roads
Roadwork on NY Route 17 westbound over Choconut Creek in Vestal. One alternate lane of two lanes blocked for bridge repairs through October 17th between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Town Of Union
Roadwork on the NY Route 201 northbound area of the Town of Union. One lane of the two lanes is blocked. Soundwall removal and replacement at the Riverside Drive exit. Night work continues through September 18th between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m., with the right lane blocked during these hours.
Tioga County
Continuing work on Interstate 81/Route 17 in Tioga County from Owego to Apalachin, with the construction section narrowed to one lane of traffic for east and west travel.
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