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Upstate NY Roads Get $17M Upgrade
27 Jun
Summary
- Two major projects in Erie and Niagara counties total over $17 million.
- State Route 93 in Youngstown and Porter gets $8.5M reconstruction.
- Three bridges on Interstate 990 in Amherst to be rehabilitated for $8.7M.
Major infrastructure upgrades are underway in Western New York, with construction beginning on key roadways in Erie and Niagara counties. These projects, totaling more than $17 million, are set to enhance vital travel corridors.
In Niagara County, an $8.5 million investment will reconstruct and resurface 2.3 lane miles of State Route 93 in Youngstown and Porter. This work includes adding shared-use bike lanes, improved drainage, curbs, and sidewalks, with staged construction to minimize disruption.
Meanwhile, Erie County is dedicating $8.7 million to rehabilitate three bridges along Interstate 990 in Amherst, a crucial route for northern commuters. This involves essential structural repairs and deck replacements.
One bridge carrying I-990 over Sweet Home Road is slated for rehabilitation this construction season, with a closure planned for the last week of June 2026. Temporary crossovers are being built to facilitate next year's work on other bridges. The entire project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, promising safer and more reliable travel for businesses, commuters, and residents.
