I-390 repaving project begins

Velvet Spicer//May 24, 2018//

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The state Department of Transportation on Tuesday will begin a $1.8 million paving project on a busy stretch of Interstate 390 in Henrietta.

Nearly five miles of the expressway will be repaved in both the northbound and southbound directions from the Thruway in Henrietta to the Interstate 590 interchange in Brighton.

“Our highways are key to supporting the local economy, especially in the Rochester area,” DOT Acting Commissioner Paul Karas said in a statement this week. “These pavement repairs—made using a unique micro-paving technique—will create a smooth and safe riding surface, which will facilitate commerce and mobility for one of the most important gateways to Monroe County.”

Single lane closures were set to begin on Wednesday and the project is slated for completion in late fall. Upgraded pavement markings will be installed and the I-390 northbound ramp at Route 253 will be restriped to improve traffic flow.

“Investing in our infrastructure is vital to our community’s continued growth, and I am pleased to see this project move forward,” said state Assemblyman Harry Bronson, D-Rochester. “These updates to our transportation system will lead to safer driving conditions, easier commutes and make our region even more welcoming to visitors and tourists who support our local businesses.”

In keeping with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Drivers First Initiative to minimize construction impacts to the traveling public, most of the work will be performed during the overnight hours. Single and double-lane closures are prohibited during peak weekday travel hours. Contractors originally planned to begin the work this week but have delayed the start until after the Memorial Day holiday.

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