Repairs coming to NY 390
Existing concrete surface to be preserved

New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Joseph H. Boardman has announced that DOT has awarded a nearly $4 million contract to restore a section of NY 390 in the Town of Greece in Monroe County. Work on the project began Monday, March 24 and will take most of the summer to complete.

The project limits are from Rt. 104 (Ridge Road) north to the Lake Ontario State Parkway, a total of 4 miles. All exit and entrance ramps will also be treated. The project will consist of repairing or replacing cracked or broken Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement, the unique surface mixture that is a hallmark of Interstate 390 in the southern end. Crews will diamond grind the pavement surface to extend the service life of the concrete pavement. This will provide motorists with a smoother ride, significantly reduce tire noise, and help reduce tire wear-and-tear. A similar treatment was used on I-390 between Avon and Geneseo in 2001.

In addition, edge drains will be constructed, ditches will be cleaned and reflectorized snowplowable markers will be built into the pavement markings, improving roadway visibility and motorist safety, especially at night and in heavy rain.

Due to heavy traffic volumes, lane closure restrictions have been agreed upon. Northbound travel lanes will be open on weekdays between the hours of 2-7 p.m. Southbound travel lanes will be open on weekdays between 6-10 a.m. Travel lanes are subject to close any time outside of these times. There are no restrictions during the late night and weekend hours. Work on all exit/entrance ramps will be performed at night and detours will be posted.

Motorists are urged to proceed through posted construction zones with extreme caution, and are advised that state law imposes double traffic fines for speeding through posted work zones, even when construction is not in progress. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph when workers are present. Agreements have been made to assign State Police patrol cars near the work zone. Towing service and a Good Samaritan Vehicle will also be readily available to keep traffic flowing through the work zone.

Crane-Hogan Structural Systems, of Spencerport, was awarded the $4 million contract. The anticipated project completion date is November 2003.