On April 29, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that work is getting underway on a series of projects that will enhance safety and improve mobility for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists across the Finger Lakes Region. The projects, which represent a $46.9 million investment in the region’s infrastructure, will rehabilitate key bridges, restore road surfaces, reconfigure intersections and make other improvements that will help keep people and commerce moving along some of the most heavily traveled roads in the Finger Lakes, including Interstate 390. They are part of Governor Hochul’s commitment to modernize New York State’s infrastructure and invest in projects that promote equity, connectivity and transportation opportunities for communities all across the state.
“Modernizing our transportation infrastructure is vital to ensuring that all the communities of New York State stay connected and continue to grow and prosper,” Governor Hochul said. “These investments in the Finger Lakes will increase mobility, reduce congestion, create more resilient roads and bridges and make it easier for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to get around one of the most beautiful regions of our state.”
Work getting underway this spring includes year two of a $26.7 million project to rehabilitate pavement on Interstate 390 between exits 10 and 8 in Livingston County. This project began last year in the northbound lanes and will continue with crews completing work in the southbound lanes through 2024. Interstate 390 is one of the most critical highways in New York State, connecting much of the Finger Lakes Region between I-86 in the south to the Lake Ontario State Parkway in the north. This project builds on the success of NYSDOT’s previous $35 million investment to rehab pavement between exits 10 and 12 along I-390.
Investments being implemented this year in our readership area include
•$3.6 million to upgrade the interchange between State Route 386 (Scottsville Road) and I-390 in the Town of Chili. Work includes realigning the ramps connecting I-390 to State Route 386, upgrading signals and installing an additional lane along the ramp connecting I-390 southbound to State Route 386 to better accommodate traffic and reduce backups. These ramps are critical for motorists as they facilitate access to a number of nearby points of interest, including the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Strong Memorial Hospital, Genesee Valley Park, and Rochester Institute of Technology. The project is slated for completion in August 2024.
•$2.6 million to enhance the intersection of State Route 18 (Latta Road) and North Greece Road in the Town of Greece. The project will install designated left-turn lanes and upgrade traffic signals at this heavily trafficked intersection. Project completion is expected in the fall 2024.
•$1.8 million to improve State Route 31 between State Route 19 and Transit Way in the Town of Sweden. Work includes the resurfacing of the roadway and the installation of a center turning lane and a new drainage system along this key roadway that serves nearby business corridors and provides access to the Village of Brockport in the north, State Route 531 to the east and to Genesee County in the west. The project is slated for completion in August 2024.
Additional projects being implemented include: $6 million to rehabilitate bridges carrying I-390 over Commerce Drive in the Town of North Dansville; $4.8 million to continue last year’s work rehabilitating pavement along State Route 31 from the Monroe County-Wayne County line to the Hamlet of Macedon; and $1.4 million to rehabilitate State Route 5&20 from Lake Street in the City of Geneva, Ontario County to the Ontario County-Seneca County line.
Assemblymember Stephen Hawley said, “I am pleased to see these funds being put to good use in the region to help improve infrastructure for all. The safety of the motorists on our roads is of the utmost importance, so it is great to see $1.8 million for Rt. 31 in the Town of Sweden.”
Assemblymember Josh Jensen said, I’m pleased to see New York state continuing to invest in our roads and highways. As our infrastructure continues to see wear and tear, this investment is critical in keeping all those who use our roads safe. I’m especially happy to see resources allocated to updating and modernizing Interstate 390. I look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition and the positive impact they will have on our community and region as a whole.”
Lane and roadway closures may be necessary for crews to be able to complete these projects. Those and other impacts to traffic will be communicated throughout the construction season. All construction activities are weather dependent.
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