Plan your commutes carefully this week!  Several road construction and maintenance projects are scheduled for Oneida and Herkimer Counties, impacting major routes like NY-46, NY-12B, and NY-233. This can lead to delays and lane closures.

Here's a breakdown of what to expect

• Expect delays: Most projects involve lane closures and flaggers, so factor in extra travel time.
• Be alert: Watch for changing traffic patterns and obey flaggers' instructions.
• Consider alternative routes: If possible, plan your route to avoid peak traffic times or heavily impacted areas.

Key Projects

• NY-46 (Oneida County): Lane closures with flaggers between Lake Rd (Oneida) and Madison County line (Oneida), July 8th-12th, 7 am - 5 pm.
• Genesee St (New Hartford): Lane closures/shifts with flaggers between NY-12 (New Hartford) and City of Utica, July 8th-12th, 6 am - 4:30 pm.
• Burrstone Rd (New Hartford): Lane closures with flaggers between Main St (New Hartford) and NY-921W, July 8th-12th, 7 am - 5 pm.
• Crack sealing projects: Several roads will undergo crack sealing, impacting both directions with lane closures/shifts, July 8th-12th, 7 am - 5 pm. Locations include North Genesee St (Utica), NY-12B (Augusta), NY-233 (Rome), NY-291 (Marcy), NY-13 (Camden).
• NY-49 eastbound (Utica): Eastbound lane closure for overhead sign repair between Cavanaugh Rd and City of Utica, July 8th-12th, 7 am - 5 pm.
• NY-5A eastbound (Utica): Eastbound lane closure for overhead sign repair between Schuyler St and Ramp to NY 5/8/12, July 8th-12th, 7 am - 5 pm.
• NY-8 (Herkimer County): Lane closures with flaggers between South Main St (Russia) and NY-365 (Ohio), July 8th-12th, 6:30 am - 6:30 pm.
• US-20 (Winfield): Lane closures with flaggers for culvert repairs between South St and Town of Richfield Line, July 8th-12th, 6:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Stay informed

For the latest updates on road closures and construction projects, check the websites of the New York State Department of Transportation (https://www.dot.ny.gov/) and your local municipalities.