SOMERS, N.Y. - A culvert replacement project in Somers, set to begin on Monday, June 29, will close Route 202 between Firemen’s Field and Somers Middle School, town officials reminded residents this week.
Drivers were urged to follow the posted detour routes and traffic signage to "ensure safe and efficient travel," they said.
The project is expected to take eight weeks to complete.
To improve safety while work is underway, the town’s Highway Department has installed temporary stop signs on Lovell Street, about 50 feet north and south of Westridge Drive.
Motorists are reminded to obey all posted traffic signs, reduce their speed, and use extra caution when traveling through the area.
The state Department of Transportation had originally wanted to start the multi-million-dollar endeavor in February but agreed to hold off until school was out for the summer.
If it hadn’t, the project could have impacted 19 different school bus routes.
That would have meant keeping some children in transit for an additional 35 or 45 minutes.
Comments
No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here