New York

[cl94]

I like the idea of a bridge over the circle, if only for how spectacular it would be.

Of course, ROW costs would be obscene for any major changes to the circle.

Not necessarily. Vacant land on the SE side and if they trench it, it could be extended east to where ROW is no longer a concern.

[Buffaboy]

With the 198, there is an elephant in the room: what is to become of the T junction at I-190? The locals want it home but I don't know what the alternative would be.

[burgess87]

I just reviewed the DOT's plans for the 198 re-do, and I have to say that I like what I see.  Only one roundabout (on the southwest side of Grant St); more traffic signals/pedestrian signals (potentially HAWKs); and intersection improvements at Elmwood, Delaware, and Parkside.  Many here say it doesn't do enough for pedestrians; however, I feel they balanced the vehicles & pedestrians as best as they could without major disruptions in traffic.

[Alps]

I just reviewed the DOT's plans for the 198 re-do, and I have to say that I like what I see.  Only one roundabout (on the southwest side of Grant St); more traffic signals/pedestrian signals (potentially HAWKs); and intersection improvements at Elmwood, Delaware, and Parkside.  Many here say it doesn't do enough for pedestrians; however, I feel they balanced the vehicles & pedestrians as best as they could without major disruptions in traffic.

I say it should have just stayed as it originally was.

[Rothman]

I like the idea of a bridge over the circle, if only for how spectacular it would be.

Of course, ROW costs would be obscene for any major changes to the circle.

Not necessarily. Vacant land on the SE side and if they trench it, it could be extended east to where ROW is no longer a concern.

What, we are getting rid of the dry cleaners, or are they not there anymore?

[cl94]

I like the idea of a bridge over the circle, if only for how spectacular it would be.

Of course, ROW costs would be obscene for any major changes to the circle.

Not necessarily. Vacant land on the SE side and if they trench it, it could be extended east to where ROW is no longer a concern.

What, we are getting rid of the dry cleaners, or are they not there anymore?

I meant SW. Oops.

[Rothman]

I like the idea of a bridge over the circle, if only for how spectacular it would be.

Of course, ROW costs would be obscene for any major changes to the circle.

Not necessarily. Vacant land on the SE side and if they trench it, it could be extended east to where ROW is no longer a concern.

What, we are getting rid of the dry cleaners, or are they not there anymore?

I meant SW. Oops.

Isn't that now owned by the redevelopers of the mall?  Could still be a factor in price, couldn't it?

[vdeane]

Yeah, I'm guessing the developers don't want to give up part of their brand new plaza's lot.

I just reviewed the DOT's plans for the 198 re-do, and I have to say that I like what I see.  Only one roundabout (on the southwest side of Grant St); more traffic signals/pedestrian signals (potentially HAWKs); and intersection improvements at Elmwood, Delaware, and Parkside.  Many here say it doesn't do enough for pedestrians; however, I feel they balanced the vehicles & pedestrians as best as they could without major disruptions in traffic.

I'm guessing that's the plan the activists are presently railing against.

[cl94]

I-88 WB Wells Bridge rest area has indeed been renovated. Doors are locked, but I expect it'll open this spring.

[daver40]

Cool photo of US-11, NY-17, NY-7 all running down Court Street at Chenango Street in Binghamton circa 1960

[route17fan]

D263370 - an I-81 sign rehab project includes some advance 2 mile notice signs for exits 14, 15, and 16 (and Cuomo signs)

Link - https://www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-contract-docs?p_d_id=D263370

[D-Dey65]

New question;

US 9W in Kingston, NY at the north end of the bypass. Was that supposed to go northwest of NY 32 and connect to East Chester Street? Because I see an unfinished half diamond interchange at the end of it.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/41%C2%B055'30.0%22N+74%C2%B000'00.0%22W/@41.9411871,-73.9827342,2748m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d41.925!4d-74?hl=en

[Snappyjack]

It was supposed to run behind the mall and connect with Route 199. This was cancelled because of an environmentally sensitive lake along the route's path. Frank Sottile Blvd which runs from Route 32 to US 9W was built in the 90's as an alternative.

[cu2010]

D263370 - an I-81 sign rehab project includes some advance 2 mile notice signs for exits 14, 15, and 16 (and Cuomo signs)

Whoever designed those signs needs to be in charge of designing signs for the entire state. Those look damn good...especially compared to some of the other monstrosities posted the last few years!

[machias]

D263370 - an I-81 sign rehab project includes some advance 2 mile notice signs for exits 14, 15, and 16 (and Cuomo signs)

Whoever designed those signs needs to be in charge of designing signs for the entire state. Those look damn good...especially compared to some of the other monstrosities posted the last few years!

NYSDOT R3 has always done the best job of freeway signage in the state.  There have been a few hiccups here and there over the years but their signing practices go above and beyond anything found elsewhere in the state.

[machias]

D263370 - an I-81 sign rehab project includes some advance 2 mile notice signs for exits 14, 15, and 16 (and Cuomo signs)

Link - https://www.dot.ny.gov/doing-business/opportunities/const-contract-docs?p_d_id=D263370

Pretty sure those Cuomo signs are already there. Notes on the plans say to retain existing signs.

[D-Dey65]

It was supposed to run behind the mall and connect with Route 199. This was cancelled because of an environmentally sensitive lake along the route's path. Frank Sottile Blvd which runs from Route 32 to US 9W was built in the 90's as an alternative.

Wow. Environmental sensitivity aside, it doesn't really seem like the smartest idea  to put a whole new interchange so close between US 9W and NY 32.

[Rothman]

D263370 - an I-81 sign rehab project includes some advance 2 mile notice signs for exits 14, 15, and 16 (and Cuomo signs)

Whoever designed those signs needs to be in charge of designing signs for the entire state. Those look damn good...especially compared to some of the other monstrosities posted the last few years!

NYSDOT R3 has always done the best job of freeway signage in the state.  There have been a few hiccups here and there over the years but their signing practices go above and beyond anything found elsewhere in the state.

They had a Regional Director who was obsessed with overhead sign structures.  Tightened up inspection practices at NYSDOT overall, actually.

[civilmaher]

It was supposed to run behind the mall and connect with Route 199. This was cancelled because of an environmentally sensitive lake along the route's path. Frank Sottile Blvd which runs from Route 32 to US 9W was built in the 90's as an alternative.

Wow. Environmental sensitivity aside, it doesn't really seem like the smartest idea  to put a whole new interchange so close between US 9W and NY 32.

That's what I was thinking! Five interchanges within three miles of each other.

[cl94]

R3 and R6 have the best signage in the state. New signs in both are beautiful. Granted, R6 is done by a fellow roadgeek.

[machias]

R3 and R6 have the best signage in the state. New signs in both are beautiful. Granted, R6 is done by a fellow roadgeek.

Yes, I agree that R6's latest efforts are outstanding. R6 back in the 80s and 90s could be a little rough at times but they've held onto centered exit plaques the longest and I must applaud that. 

[D-Dey65]

That's what I was thinking! Five interchanges within three miles of each other.

I can accept it if they wanted to combined the US 9W and NY 32 interchanges as one on NY 199, extend the bypass north of NY 199 and extend the north end of US 209 to that, but not the way Snappyjack describes it.

[vdeane]

I always thought it was to meet up at the Enterprise Drive interchange.  In any case, NY is no stranger to close interchanges: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.0407931,-75.9162726,14.75z

[D-Dey65]

I always thought it was to meet up at the Enterprise Drive interchange.  In any case, NY is no stranger to close interchanges: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.0407931,-75.9162726,14.75z

You know it.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Southern+State+Pkwy,+North+Merrick,+NY+11566/@40.6907787,-73.5693289,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e82d86197ae721:0x80a4ed55df6c70c!8m2!3d40.6901198!4d-73.5630203

[Alps]

I always thought it was to meet up at the Enterprise Drive interchange.  In any case, NY is no stranger to close interchanges: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.0407931,-75.9162726,14.75z

That's plausible. 1956 NY historic aerial predates all freeways. 1963 doesn't show 9W, but it does show 199, and Enterprise Drive is already constructed. It would be difficult but conceivable to shoehorn a freeway in there, assuming the ellipsoid was meant as a traffic circle interchange. But with all that - why not just tie the freeway into the divided 9W at the 199 cloverleaf?