Binghamton New York’s Main Street Set For Big Safety Improvements

Portions of Binghamton's Main Street are at the beginning of a major construction project. On May 27th (2025), City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham announced the details of the two-year construction project.

Main Street, Binghamton, between Front Street and Floral Avenue, is currently undergoing intersection upgrades that will improve pedestrian and traffic safety. According to Mayor Kraham, the project includes new curbs, high-visibility crosswalks, ADA-accessible curb ramps, and pedestrian crossing and traffic signals at multiple intersections.

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The mayor also noted that rapid-flashing pedestrian crossing beacons will be installed at 10 locations on Main Street. When construction is complete, it is anticipated that traffic accidents in the area, from Floral Avenue to Front Street, will be reduced by 25 percent. 

Main Street serves as the West Side’s primary commercial corridor and a vital regional hub for cars, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. To support this mix of transportation, we must make the route as safe as possible for all users. Great cities are walkable cities. These improvements and investments in walkable commercial areas will help drive community revitalization and spur continued economic growth. We’re also addressing pavement conditions on Main Street, which are some of the worst in Binghamton. - City of Binghamton Mayor Jared M. Kraham

In addition, the section under construction on Main Street will also be repaved. Many sections will be complete by the Fall, and the project should be completed in the Summer of 2026. During the construction, there are no planned closures. Traffic will flow normally on Main Street.

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