Paved section of Route 85 not the one that needs it
Boy, this next one is a very popular question. We got three variations. Q: Why did the state pave Route 85 from Krumkill Road to Blessing Road, not the section from Krumkill to I-90. In that section...
View ArticleReader earns his stripes on Route 85
Q: When approaching the State Office exit off Route 85 north, it is wide enough for two lanes which drivers use, but they are not marked. At the end of the exit in the right “lane,” you may take a...
View ArticleState to get $90 million for storm damage
The state will get $90 million in federal aid to repair roads and bridges damaged by storms Irene and Lee. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the aid Monday. It comes in addition to $150...
View ArticleRepairs to Latham Circle should come ’round next year
We start this week’s column with two similar questions about one of the region’s most well-known and well-traveled spots. Q: Last evening we were returning from dinner, and our route took us north on...
View ArticleIs the state paving your road this summer?
The state Department of Transportation released its calendar for some Capital Region roads to be paved this summer. You can check out the paving schedule here.
View ArticleJolting joint at Northway exit to get a quick fix
Q: I work on Wolf Road and take the Thruway to Exit 24, then proceed to take the exit to the Northway after going through the tolls. The ramp takes a sweeping left and then bends quickly right to bring...
View ArticleSwan song not sung for Madison Avenue paving
Q: They did a beautiful job paving South Swan Street in Albany but could somebody tell me why they stopped the new pavement just before the intersection of Madison Avenue, which is the worst section of...
View ArticleManholes won’t stay down for long
Q: The “top coat” paving was recently completed on a section of Congress Street in Troy. This two-year project that stretches from Eighth Street to Pawling Avenuw is now nearing completion. The paving...
View ArticleErie Boulevard sparks readers’ concerns
Q: The portion of Erie Boulevard in Schenectady under the railroad tracks close to Union Street is in horrible condition. There are holes and bumps which make driving difficult. When is the Schenectady...
View ArticleRexford Bridge in line for a fix — by 2015 or so
Q: I am concerned with Rexford Bridge on Route 146/Niskayuna Road. The bridge floor is in horrible condition. There are holes and bumps which make driving difficult. It has been like this for several...
View ArticleRoad dips and bright light distract driver
Q: I am curious about two issues in Schenectady County; 1) A new road, Mansion Boulevard, was constructed through the new Mansions shopping area from State Street to the Mohawk Commons shopping area...
View ArticleGrating bumps should be short-lived
Q: Why on the newly resurfaced 787 bridges going southbound just past the Clinton Street exit (Exit 4B) are the water drains, which are partially in the driving lanes, recessed an inch or two below the...
View ArticleRough road and halted cementing on 787 just temporary
Q: For the past months I have been watching, with excitement, the new cement portion of Interstate 787 between exit 2 and 3. However when it was completed I was let down. First and foremost, why is the...
View ArticleState DOT pledges to fix Latham Circle ‘scar’
Q: I have a complaint about the work being done on the Latham Circle. Work is still progressing, but the part that is “finished” is not really finished. If you drive from the traffic circle heading...
View ArticleRoute 85 earned another striping
Q: New pavement has finally been installed on Route 85 from New Salem to Berne (at Route 85 and Cass Hill Road). Hopefully the balance of the road out to Rensselaerville will be completed next year. My...
View ArticleReport: Area roads cost drivers $1,600 a year
The average Capital Region driver spends $1,600 a year on car maintenance, lost time and gas due to the deteriorating conditions of local roads, a new report concludes. The report by TRIP, a national...
View ArticleBumpy Routes 9 & 20 finally due for a fixing
Three readers asked the same question, and we’re happy to provide them with some good news. Q: The condition of Routes 9 and 20, East Greenbush/Schodack is nothing short of deplorable. It’s a heavily...
View ArticleRoute 85 rough but fix isn’t imminent
Three readers recently wrote to ask what is probably the most frequent question we get. Q: I travel on Route 85 from Albany to Krumkill Road daily for my work and have only seen patching of cracks and...
View ArticleSchenectady road gets needed pothole fix
Q: I have never seen a worse street in 35+ years of living here- Albany Street from the Schenectady/Niskayuna line to the Crosstown. The potholes are so deep, people are traveling at 20 mph or slower...
View Article‘Hot mess’ in Colonie headed for fix this summer
Q: Every day I drive to work to Cohoes via Crescent Road off Route 9 in Colonie. The road is a HOT mess; the potholes have been bad for the last year, especially on the right side headed south into...
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