The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the ramp connecting State Route 259 to Interstate 490 eastbound traffic closed as of September 23 to accommodate a bridge repair project over the train tracks just east of this ramp. Crossovers are being utilized at this location and will reduce both eastbound and westbound traffic to a single lane between Exit 4 and just east of the Paul Road bridge. This work over the train tracks is anticipated to last until December.
There will be a roughly two-week period where the eastbound onramps at Exit 3 and Exit 4 will both be closed. NYSDOT’s work along State Route 36 over I-490 finishes early October. The posted detour for motorists to follow during this time will be along State Route 33 to connect with I-490 eastbound traffic in Gates.
Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license.
For real-time travel information, motorists should call 511 or visit http://www.511NY.org or the mobile site at http://m.511ny.org, New York State’s official traffic and travel information source.
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