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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONRegion 1
Traveler Information on Traveler Information on 2010 Construction2010 Construction
Route 7 over I-87 (Exit 6)Route 7 over I-87 (Exit 6)Bridge ReplacementBridge Replacement
Town of ColonieTown of ColonieAlbany CountyAlbany County
NYSDOT P.I.N. 1306.50NYSDOT P.I.N. 1306.50
February 1, 2010Presented By:
Construction is resumingMarch 2010 Construction is resumingMarch 2010 Beginning in March 2010, construction will resume Beginning in March 2010, construction will resume
at the Exit 6 interchange.at the Exit 6 interchange. This year’s traffic impacts due to construction are This year’s traffic impacts due to construction are
anticipated to be more extensive than the previous anticipated to be more extensive than the previous years’ impacts. years’ impacts.
The predicted impacts are expected to begin in The predicted impacts are expected to begin in March of 2010 and last through mid-fall.March of 2010 and last through mid-fall.
Beginning in March 2010, construction will resume Beginning in March 2010, construction will resume at the Exit 6 interchange.at the Exit 6 interchange.
This year’s traffic impacts due to construction are This year’s traffic impacts due to construction are anticipated to be more extensive than the previous anticipated to be more extensive than the previous years’ impacts. years’ impacts.
The predicted impacts are expected to begin in The predicted impacts are expected to begin in March of 2010 and last through mid-fall.March of 2010 and last through mid-fall.
What will happen beginningMarch 2010 What will happen beginningMarch 2010 Construction impact will begin with a weekend Construction impact will begin with a weekend
interchange closure. All ramps will be closed to interchange closure. All ramps will be closed to traffic and one lane in each direction will be traffic and one lane in each direction will be available on the bridge. Signed detours will be in available on the bridge. Signed detours will be in effect for the weekend.effect for the weekend.
This weekend interchange closure will mark the This weekend interchange closure will mark the beginning of the long term traffic pattern changes at beginning of the long term traffic pattern changes at the interchange for the 2010 construction season. the interchange for the 2010 construction season.
After weekend closure, lanes will be closed on the After weekend closure, lanes will be closed on the bridge for approximately seven (7) months.bridge for approximately seven (7) months.
Construction impact will begin with a weekend Construction impact will begin with a weekend interchange closure. All ramps will be closed to interchange closure. All ramps will be closed to traffic and one lane in each direction will be traffic and one lane in each direction will be available on the bridge. Signed detours will be in available on the bridge. Signed detours will be in effect for the weekend.effect for the weekend.
This weekend interchange closure will mark the This weekend interchange closure will mark the beginning of the long term traffic pattern changes at beginning of the long term traffic pattern changes at the interchange for the 2010 construction season. the interchange for the 2010 construction season.
After weekend closure, lanes will be closed on the After weekend closure, lanes will be closed on the bridge for approximately seven (7) months.bridge for approximately seven (7) months.
What roadways will be affected?What roadways will be affected?
The primary impacts from construction during 2010 The primary impacts from construction during 2010 will be to travel on Route 7 and Route 2, the ramps will be to travel on Route 7 and Route 2, the ramps at the Exit 6 interchange, and on the roadways at the Exit 6 interchange, and on the roadways surrounding the Exit 6 traffic due to travelers surrounding the Exit 6 traffic due to travelers diverting away from the interchange and using those diverting away from the interchange and using those roadways.roadways.
I-87 travel northbound and southbound should not I-87 travel northbound and southbound should not be significantly affected with the exception of the on be significantly affected with the exception of the on and off ramps at Exit 6.and off ramps at Exit 6.
The primary impacts from construction during 2010 The primary impacts from construction during 2010 will be to travel on Route 7 and Route 2, the ramps will be to travel on Route 7 and Route 2, the ramps at the Exit 6 interchange, and on the roadways at the Exit 6 interchange, and on the roadways surrounding the Exit 6 traffic due to travelers surrounding the Exit 6 traffic due to travelers diverting away from the interchange and using those diverting away from the interchange and using those roadways.roadways.
I-87 travel northbound and southbound should not I-87 travel northbound and southbound should not be significantly affected with the exception of the on be significantly affected with the exception of the on and off ramps at Exit 6.and off ramps at Exit 6.
Traffic Impacts to be expectedTraffic Impacts to be expected
Minor Route 7/2 work
I-87 auxiliary lanes
Wetland construction LOW
MEDIUM
Route7/2
Bridge foundations and walls construction
Route 7 construction west of interchange
Sparrowbush Road improvements
Bridge superstructure HIGH
I-87Ramps
LOWLOW
LOW
LOW
LOW LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
Route 7/2 construction at interchange
Ramp construction
HIGH
HIGH
LOW LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUMLOW
Miscellaneous Paving LOW LOW LOW
Landscaping
Cleanup
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
2008
2010
2011
2009
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
PLANNEDCONSTRUCTION WORK
ANTICIPATED TRAFFIC IMPACT LEVEL
MEDIUM LOW
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
YE
AR
2010 predicted
traffic impacts
Why are lanes being closed onthe bridge?Why are lanes being closed onthe bridge? Lanes are being closed on the bridge because the Lanes are being closed on the bridge because the
new bridge occupies the same location as the old new bridge occupies the same location as the old bridge. In order to build the new bridge, some of the bridge. In order to build the new bridge, some of the old bridge needs to be removed. In order to remove old bridge needs to be removed. In order to remove some of the old bridge, some of the lanes need to be some of the old bridge, some of the lanes need to be closed.closed.
The following diagram shows the existing lane The following diagram shows the existing lane configuration on the existing bridge and what to configuration on the existing bridge and what to expect during the 2010 construction season.expect during the 2010 construction season.
Lanes are being closed on the bridge because the Lanes are being closed on the bridge because the new bridge occupies the same location as the old new bridge occupies the same location as the old bridge. In order to build the new bridge, some of the bridge. In order to build the new bridge, some of the old bridge needs to be removed. In order to remove old bridge needs to be removed. In order to remove some of the old bridge, some of the lanes need to be some of the old bridge, some of the lanes need to be closed.closed.
The following diagram shows the existing lane The following diagram shows the existing lane configuration on the existing bridge and what to configuration on the existing bridge and what to expect during the 2010 construction season.expect during the 2010 construction season.
Bridge lane configuration for 2010Bridge lane configuration for 2010Eastbound
Route 7 thruto Route 2
Eastbound Route 7 leftto I-87 North
Westbound Route 2 left
to I-87 South
Westbound Route 2 thruto Route 7
ConfigurationMarch-June 2010
(4 Lanes)
Eastbound Route 7 thruto Route 2
Eastbound Route 7 leftto I-87 North
Westbound Route 2 left
to I-87 South
Westbound Route 2 thruto Route 7
ExistingConfiguration
(7 Lanes)
ConfigurationJuly-October 2010
(4 Lanes)
Eastbound Route 7 thruto Route 2
Eastbound Route 7 leftto I-87 North
Westbound Route 2 left
to I-87 South
Westbound Route 2 thruto Route 7
What NYSDOT did to plan for thethis year’s expected traffic impactsWhat NYSDOT did to plan for thethis year’s expected traffic impacts
NYSDOT understands the planned traffic conditions NYSDOT understands the planned traffic conditions may significantly impact traffic. Before making the may significantly impact traffic. Before making the decision to close lanes on the bridge the Department:decision to close lanes on the bridge the Department:
Completed comprehensive traffic analyses on alternate Completed comprehensive traffic analyses on alternate routes around the project to see if those routes could handle routes around the project to see if those routes could handle the additional traffic.the additional traffic.
Identified problem areas on those alternate routes and Identified problem areas on those alternate routes and formulation of solutions for those areas. formulation of solutions for those areas.
Completed Public outreach at Public Information meetings Completed Public outreach at Public Information meetings and Public Hearing to get the public’s feedback.and Public Hearing to get the public’s feedback.
NYSDOT understands the planned traffic conditions NYSDOT understands the planned traffic conditions may significantly impact traffic. Before making the may significantly impact traffic. Before making the decision to close lanes on the bridge the Department:decision to close lanes on the bridge the Department:
Completed comprehensive traffic analyses on alternate Completed comprehensive traffic analyses on alternate routes around the project to see if those routes could handle routes around the project to see if those routes could handle the additional traffic.the additional traffic.
Identified problem areas on those alternate routes and Identified problem areas on those alternate routes and formulation of solutions for those areas. formulation of solutions for those areas.
Completed Public outreach at Public Information meetings Completed Public outreach at Public Information meetings and Public Hearing to get the public’s feedback.and Public Hearing to get the public’s feedback.
Were there other options availablerather than closing lanes on thebridge?
Were there other options availablerather than closing lanes on thebridge?
Yes, but the other options:Yes, but the other options: Were longer in duration. Approximately four Were longer in duration. Approximately four
months longer.months longer. Made construction much more difficult and costly. Made construction much more difficult and costly. Increased the effects, due to the longer duration, to Increased the effects, due to the longer duration, to
adjacent businesses and the traveling public.adjacent businesses and the traveling public.
Yes, but the other options:Yes, but the other options: Were longer in duration. Approximately four Were longer in duration. Approximately four
months longer.months longer. Made construction much more difficult and costly. Made construction much more difficult and costly. Increased the effects, due to the longer duration, to Increased the effects, due to the longer duration, to
adjacent businesses and the traveling public.adjacent businesses and the traveling public.
Why did NYSDOT choose to closeLanes on the bridge? Why did NYSDOT choose to closeLanes on the bridge? Closing lanes reduced the construction schedule by Closing lanes reduced the construction schedule by
approximately four months.approximately four months. Seasonal limitations in the Northeast make it Seasonal limitations in the Northeast make it
difficult and costly to construct during the winter difficult and costly to construct during the winter months.months.
Public feedback was in favor of greater traffic Public feedback was in favor of greater traffic impacts from construction for a shorter period of impacts from construction for a shorter period of time rather than moderate sustained impacts for a time rather than moderate sustained impacts for a longer period of time.longer period of time.
Closing lanes reduced the construction schedule by Closing lanes reduced the construction schedule by approximately four months.approximately four months.
Seasonal limitations in the Northeast make it Seasonal limitations in the Northeast make it difficult and costly to construct during the winter difficult and costly to construct during the winter months.months.
Public feedback was in favor of greater traffic Public feedback was in favor of greater traffic impacts from construction for a shorter period of impacts from construction for a shorter period of time rather than moderate sustained impacts for a time rather than moderate sustained impacts for a longer period of time.longer period of time.
What is NYSDOT doing to try andhelp traffic flow during 2010? What is NYSDOT doing to try andhelp traffic flow during 2010? As a result of the traffic studies, NYSDOT recognized a plan As a result of the traffic studies, NYSDOT recognized a plan
was needed to help traffic flow in and around the interchange was needed to help traffic flow in and around the interchange during 2010.during 2010.
NYSDOT developed a Travel Demand Management Plan NYSDOT developed a Travel Demand Management Plan (TDM) plan for the project.(TDM) plan for the project.
NYSDOT identified information and educating the traveling NYSDOT identified information and educating the traveling public of the project and the TDM plan was essential.public of the project and the TDM plan was essential.
NYSDOT is implementing the plan to help and reduce the NYSDOT is implementing the plan to help and reduce the potential impacts to residents, businesses, and the traveling potential impacts to residents, businesses, and the traveling public.public.
As a result of the traffic studies, NYSDOT recognized a plan As a result of the traffic studies, NYSDOT recognized a plan was needed to help traffic flow in and around the interchange was needed to help traffic flow in and around the interchange during 2010.during 2010.
NYSDOT developed a Travel Demand Management Plan NYSDOT developed a Travel Demand Management Plan (TDM) plan for the project.(TDM) plan for the project.
NYSDOT identified information and educating the traveling NYSDOT identified information and educating the traveling public of the project and the TDM plan was essential.public of the project and the TDM plan was essential.
NYSDOT is implementing the plan to help and reduce the NYSDOT is implementing the plan to help and reduce the potential impacts to residents, businesses, and the traveling potential impacts to residents, businesses, and the traveling public.public.
Preferred AlternativePreferred AlternativeExisting Traffic PatternsExisting Traffic Patterns
Primarily commercial Business in and around
Albany International Airport
Primarily retail business in and
around Exit 6 interchange
General PM major traffic patterns.
West to east/north via Rte. 7 east to Alt. 7/ Rte. 2/ I-87
Greatest diversion of traffic will be realized by targeting commuters to
and from this Area
Project needs to minimize
diversions from this area
General AM major traffic pattern. South and east to west via Alt. 7/ I-87/ Rte. 2 to
Rte. 7 east
Preferred AlternativePreferred Alternative
TDM Plan Key elementsTDM Plan Key elements
Public outreach through multiple media formats.Public outreach through multiple media formats. Prior comprehensive outreach to businesses.Prior comprehensive outreach to businesses. ““Real Time” traffic monitoring and information via Real Time” traffic monitoring and information via
the web and other technologies.the web and other technologies. Traffic diversions via alternate routes targeting Traffic diversions via alternate routes targeting
commuters.commuters. Provide improvements to alternate routes to help Provide improvements to alternate routes to help
traffic flow.traffic flow.
TDM Plan Key elementsTDM Plan Key elements
Public outreach through multiple media formats.Public outreach through multiple media formats. Prior comprehensive outreach to businesses.Prior comprehensive outreach to businesses. ““Real Time” traffic monitoring and information via Real Time” traffic monitoring and information via
the web and other technologies.the web and other technologies. Traffic diversions via alternate routes targeting Traffic diversions via alternate routes targeting
commuters.commuters. Provide improvements to alternate routes to help Provide improvements to alternate routes to help
traffic flow.traffic flow.
Travel Demand Management (TDM) PlanTravel Demand Management (TDM) Plan
Why alternate routes were usedrather than detours Why alternate routes were usedrather than detours Detours require traffic to use the directed route at Detours require traffic to use the directed route at
all times while alternate routes can be utilized as all times while alternate routes can be utilized as needed.needed.
Since NYSDOT anticipates the greatest delays will Since NYSDOT anticipates the greatest delays will be during the morning and evening peak traffic be during the morning and evening peak traffic periods, detours would be unnecessary during off-periods, detours would be unnecessary during off-peak travel periods when traffic volumes are less.peak travel periods when traffic volumes are less.
During these off peak hours travel hours, detours During these off peak hours travel hours, detours would be confusing and unnecessary.would be confusing and unnecessary.
Detours require traffic to use the directed route at Detours require traffic to use the directed route at all times while alternate routes can be utilized as all times while alternate routes can be utilized as needed.needed.
Since NYSDOT anticipates the greatest delays will Since NYSDOT anticipates the greatest delays will be during the morning and evening peak traffic be during the morning and evening peak traffic periods, detours would be unnecessary during off-periods, detours would be unnecessary during off-peak travel periods when traffic volumes are less.peak travel periods when traffic volumes are less.
During these off peak hours travel hours, detours During these off peak hours travel hours, detours would be confusing and unnecessary.would be confusing and unnecessary.
Proposed Signed Alternate RoutesProposed Signed Alternate Routes
LEGENDLEGEND
Variable electronic Variable electronic Message SignsMessage Signs
Static Signed AlternateStatic Signed AlternateRoutesRoutes
Wade Road &Old Niskayuna Rd.
(Town Roads)
Albany Shaker Rd.(County Road)
Wade Road Extension &Sparrowbush Road
(Town Roads)
Rte. 9 & Rte. 155(State Roads)
VMS
VMS
VMS
VMS
VMS
VMS
VMS
Roundabout constructed in 2009 at Old Niskayuna
Road/Rte. 155
Temporary additional lane east & permanent signal modifications
How the alternate routes willwork How the alternate routes willwork The alternate routes will contain static signs directing travelers.The alternate routes will contain static signs directing travelers. Cameras installed at key locations around the interchange will Cameras installed at key locations around the interchange will
be monitored. When backups and delays at or around the be monitored. When backups and delays at or around the interchange are identified, strategically placed Variable interchange are identified, strategically placed Variable Electronic Message Signs (VMS) will be posted with Electronic Message Signs (VMS) will be posted with information on the use of alternate routes.information on the use of alternate routes.
When congestion does not warrant the use of the alternate When congestion does not warrant the use of the alternate routes, the variable electronic message signs (VMS) will be routes, the variable electronic message signs (VMS) will be turned off and traffic will not be directed to use the alternate turned off and traffic will not be directed to use the alternate Routes. Routes.
The alternate routes will contain static signs directing travelers.The alternate routes will contain static signs directing travelers. Cameras installed at key locations around the interchange will Cameras installed at key locations around the interchange will
be monitored. When backups and delays at or around the be monitored. When backups and delays at or around the interchange are identified, strategically placed Variable interchange are identified, strategically placed Variable Electronic Message Signs (VMS) will be posted with Electronic Message Signs (VMS) will be posted with information on the use of alternate routes.information on the use of alternate routes.
When congestion does not warrant the use of the alternate When congestion does not warrant the use of the alternate routes, the variable electronic message signs (VMS) will be routes, the variable electronic message signs (VMS) will be turned off and traffic will not be directed to use the alternate turned off and traffic will not be directed to use the alternate Routes. Routes.
Typical Evening Rush Hour with“Real Time” TDMTypical Evening Rush Hour with“Real Time” TDM
ALT.ROUTETO I-87
NEXTRIGHT
EXIT 6DELAYS
ALT.ROUTE
TO RTE. 2
NEXTRIGHT
EXIT 6DELAYS
ALT.ROUTE
TO RTE. 7
NEXTLEFT
VMS
VMS
VMS
VMS
VMS
VMS
Traffic Successfully diverted away from interchange easing
congestion
NYSDOT recognizes
congestion at or around the interchange
The messages shownon this slide may
not be exactly whatare posted during
construction
Project and traffic informationavailable to the public Project and traffic informationavailable to the public
There are two locations where the public can get There are two locations where the public can get information on the project. These two locations are the information on the project. These two locations are the project’s website, project’s website, WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG and the and the Department’s travel information gateway, Department’s travel information gateway, WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG
Both contain information on the project but each Both contain information on the project but each source contains slightly different information.source contains slightly different information.
There are two locations where the public can get There are two locations where the public can get information on the project. These two locations are the information on the project. These two locations are the project’s website, project’s website, WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG and the and the Department’s travel information gateway, Department’s travel information gateway, WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG
Both contain information on the project but each Both contain information on the project but each source contains slightly different information.source contains slightly different information.
WWW.EXIT6.ORG WWW.EXIT6.ORG WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG can only be updated can only be updated
periodically so it contains weekly construction periodically so it contains weekly construction updates, weekly general construction information, updates, weekly general construction information, information on upcoming major events, and ways to information on upcoming major events, and ways to contact the department.contact the department.
It has information and directions for alternate It has information and directions for alternate routes.routes.
Has a direct link to Has a direct link to WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG for “real for “real time” traffic updates. This link is specific to the time” traffic updates. This link is specific to the project and zooms into the project site and turns on project and zooms into the project site and turns on all available information layers.all available information layers.
WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG can only be updated can only be updated periodically so it contains weekly construction periodically so it contains weekly construction updates, weekly general construction information, updates, weekly general construction information, information on upcoming major events, and ways to information on upcoming major events, and ways to contact the department.contact the department.
It has information and directions for alternate It has information and directions for alternate routes.routes.
Has a direct link to Has a direct link to WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG for “real for “real time” traffic updates. This link is specific to the time” traffic updates. This link is specific to the project and zooms into the project site and turns on project and zooms into the project site and turns on all available information layers.all available information layers.
WWW.EXIT6.ORG WWW.EXIT6.ORG
Travel Advisories
Construction Information
Weekly lane closures
Upcoming Events
Contact Information
Direct Link to 511ny.org website
for “real time” traffic information
WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG contains “real time” contains “real time”
construction information including lane closures and construction information including lane closures and congestion information for Route 7 and the congestion information for Route 7 and the interchange.interchange.
Has links to traffic cameras installed for this project Has links to traffic cameras installed for this project around the interchange so the public and the around the interchange so the public and the Department can monitor traffic conditions. The Department can monitor traffic conditions. The Department will use the information from the Department will use the information from the cameras to update the cameras to update the WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG web site web site with traffic conditions in “real time.”with traffic conditions in “real time.”
Contains upcoming construction events impacting Contains upcoming construction events impacting travel conditions at the project site.travel conditions at the project site.
WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG contains “real time” contains “real time” construction information including lane closures and construction information including lane closures and congestion information for Route 7 and the congestion information for Route 7 and the interchange.interchange.
Has links to traffic cameras installed for this project Has links to traffic cameras installed for this project around the interchange so the public and the around the interchange so the public and the Department can monitor traffic conditions. The Department can monitor traffic conditions. The Department will use the information from the Department will use the information from the cameras to update the cameras to update the WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG web site web site with traffic conditions in “real time.”with traffic conditions in “real time.”
Contains upcoming construction events impacting Contains upcoming construction events impacting travel conditions at the project site.travel conditions at the project site.
WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORG
“Real Time”Travel
Advisories
“Real Time” Construction Information on roadwork and delays
“Real Time” Cameras
Upcoming Events
Click on the camera icons For “Real Time” camera shots of the roadways surrounding
the interchange
There are many cameras positioned on various
roadways and at locations surrounding the interchange
WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORG
Lane Closures, Construction Information, and Upcoming Events for the Exit 6 interchange are
typically marked by a construction cone icon.
Click on the cone for additional information.
Delays will be typically designated by a red
mark on the roadway where the delay is
occurring
WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORG
You can also receive the www.511ny.org traffic You can also receive the www.511ny.org traffic information via:information via:
Visit www.511ny.org for additional information and Visit www.511ny.org for additional information and to sign up.to sign up.
You can also receive the www.511ny.org traffic You can also receive the www.511ny.org traffic information via:information via:
Visit www.511ny.org for additional information and Visit www.511ny.org for additional information and to sign up.to sign up.
TEXT MESSAGESTO YOUR CELL
PHONE
EMAILS TO YOURCOMPUTER ORSMARTPHONE
DIALING THEDEPARTMENT’S
SYSTEM
WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORG
Travelers who use vehicle GPS units should be Travelers who use vehicle GPS units should be aware the real time traffic and construction aware the real time traffic and construction information posted to the information posted to the WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG website may not appear on the GPS unit. Although website may not appear on the GPS unit. Although the Department makes the “real time” information the Department makes the “real time” information available to GPS service providers, unless your GPS available to GPS service providers, unless your GPS unit receives constant information updates and your unit receives constant information updates and your service provider downloads the information from service provider downloads the information from the Department, the construction information will the Department, the construction information will not show up on your GPS unit. not show up on your GPS unit.
Travelers who use vehicle GPS units should be Travelers who use vehicle GPS units should be aware the real time traffic and construction aware the real time traffic and construction information posted to the information posted to the WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG website may not appear on the GPS unit. Although website may not appear on the GPS unit. Although the Department makes the “real time” information the Department makes the “real time” information available to GPS service providers, unless your GPS available to GPS service providers, unless your GPS unit receives constant information updates and your unit receives constant information updates and your service provider downloads the information from service provider downloads the information from the Department, the construction information will the Department, the construction information will not show up on your GPS unit. not show up on your GPS unit.
WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORG
Educate yourself to alternate routes around the construction Educate yourself to alternate routes around the construction and be prepared to use those alternate routes.and be prepared to use those alternate routes.
Leave extra time for travel when traveling on Route 7 and Leave extra time for travel when traveling on Route 7 and Route 2 and the roadways around the Exit 6 interchange.Route 2 and the roadways around the Exit 6 interchange.
For employers and employees, investigate such things as For employers and employees, investigate such things as work from home, alternate work hours, carpooling, and the work from home, alternate work hours, carpooling, and the use of mass transit.use of mass transit.
Use the information and tools available such as the project’s Use the information and tools available such as the project’s website, real time traffic information, and media reports to website, real time traffic information, and media reports to plan your travels around the Exit 6 interchange.plan your travels around the Exit 6 interchange.
Educate yourself to alternate routes around the construction Educate yourself to alternate routes around the construction and be prepared to use those alternate routes.and be prepared to use those alternate routes.
Leave extra time for travel when traveling on Route 7 and Leave extra time for travel when traveling on Route 7 and Route 2 and the roadways around the Exit 6 interchange.Route 2 and the roadways around the Exit 6 interchange.
For employers and employees, investigate such things as For employers and employees, investigate such things as work from home, alternate work hours, carpooling, and the work from home, alternate work hours, carpooling, and the use of mass transit.use of mass transit.
Use the information and tools available such as the project’s Use the information and tools available such as the project’s website, real time traffic information, and media reports to website, real time traffic information, and media reports to plan your travels around the Exit 6 interchange.plan your travels around the Exit 6 interchange.
“Plan your wayand
avoid Exit 6 roadwork delay”
“Plan your wayand
avoid Exit 6 roadwork delay”
Preferred AlternativePreferred Alternative
Project’s Information OfficeProject’s Information Office 4 Avis Drive, Suite 110, Latham, NY 121104 Avis Drive, Suite 110, Latham, NY 12110
Entrance is at the rear of the buildingEntrance is at the rear of the building
Phone:Phone:(518) 220-9519(518) 220-9519
Email:Email:[email protected]@dot.state.ny.us
Web:Web:
Project’s Information OfficeProject’s Information Office 4 Avis Drive, Suite 110, Latham, NY 121104 Avis Drive, Suite 110, Latham, NY 12110
Entrance is at the rear of the buildingEntrance is at the rear of the building
Phone:Phone:(518) 220-9519(518) 220-9519
Email:Email:[email protected]@dot.state.ny.us
Web:Web:
Where to get more informationWhere to get more information
WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG