Local DOT’s New Maintenance Facility Boosts Safety And Efficiency
Today, March 25, 2026, the New York State Department of Transportation and State Office of General Services announced the opening of a new maintenance complex in Vestal.
The new complex, a 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, is located on Route 26 in Vestal, in the same location as the former facility that was built in the 1960s. NYSDOT stated that the complex will provide improved accommodations, which will allow crews and equipment to stay on the job longer and facilitate more efficient operations and speedier responses to emergencies.
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With the new facility, DOT will be able to respond to severe weather events and enhance safety for travelers in Broome County.
According to the announcement from NYS DOT, the new facility features eight service bays, allowing for larger vehicles and other equipment to be stored indoors. In addition, the new complex features a brine production and storage facility. The facility has a capacity of 46,000 gallons, supporting winter operations in Tioga and Western Broome County.
The new maintenance complex also features new locker rooms with showers, along with 3,500 square feet of office and training space.
The opening of DOT’s new maintenance complex in Vestal is welcome news for the traveling public. The larger heated indoor space and improved maintenance capacity will help DOT crews better respond to extreme weather events and other emergencies. I’m sure that the 20 DOT workers who are based at this facility greatly appreciate these long-awaited upgrades. Thank you to DOT and OGS for making this investment in our community. - New York State Assembly Member Donna Lupardo

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