One of the "Streets", past and present, of Downtown Utica's CoLa Neighborhood.
Keep in touch with the NYS Department of Transportation as they share construction news regarding North-South Arterial on Facebook. It is a major transportation project for West-Edge of downtown's CoLa neighborhood!
"The Arterial" as its called, is Routes 5, 8 & 12 - This newly enhanced transportation artery creates CoLa's western border, running north-south. It's length along CoLa is 1,546.95 ft (471.51 meters). The final touches are near, per this March 22, 2018 story...
We're working w/ @UticaDowntown and others; tallying stories, projects, and investment figures within, and surrounding, the Columbia Lafayette Neighborhood. For example this $65M transportation project https://t.co/YIwWgKPxQL pic.twitter.com/xkQ5fcBUa5
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) March 22, 2018
Bridge Painting Lafayette Street between Varick and State Streets
— nysdot mohawk valley (@NYSDOTUtica) September 27, 2018
City of Utica, Oneida County pic.twitter.com/JajxwJpQBX
March 22, 2018 - A $65M transportation project...
We're working w/ @UticaDowntown and others; tallying stories, projects, and investment figures within, and surrounding, the Columbia Lafayette Neighborhood. For example this $65M transportation project https://t.co/YIwWgKPxQL pic.twitter.com/xkQ5fcBUa5
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) March 22, 2018
View the NYSDOT North-South Arterial Brochure. This new roadway is the new western boarder of CoLa's West-Edge block group.
February 19, 2018 - Big roads, especially one that divide-up neighborhoods are not good. This comment explains part of the issue...
The 5/8/12 #Utica arterial was replaced a few years ago, instead of removed or redirected. Now it remains a large wasted space of tax-less city property devoted to free roadway access and a barrier between east and west, for yet another generation.https://t.co/t6Bw6aceR5
— Daniel Parsnow (@Henrygreen0203) February 19, 2018
Syracuse has huge debate, Route 81 Replacement, while other cities are looking to place parks over their city roads; To Woo Millennials, Atlanta Considers Covering Highways With Parks.
January 17, 2018 - Today we learn, $1M in Leftover Arterial project funds earmarked for Utica street repairs...
Leftover Arterial project funds earmarked for Utica street repairs: https://t.co/83yHUr5QRi
— Observer-Dispatch (@uticaOD) January 18, 2018
August 1, 2017 - Downtown Utica marches forward as the West Edge of CoLa see major transportation project approaches conclusion, read Despite some bumps, Arterial close to completion. At same time, surprises are uncovered, Construction crews make discovery near Arterial in Utica
Arterial project uncovers artifacts from Utica's pasthttps://t.co/EiqoVAhW8U pic.twitter.com/d3xal7TVk8
— Observer-Dispatch (@uticaOD) February 24, 2016
Cool cistern & beer bottles from former Oneida Brewery uncovered by workers on North-South Arterial project in Utica. pic.twitter.com/Jb6cFARBiu
— NYSDOT (@NYSDOT) August 17, 2017
July 1, 2017 - Official opening was not a happy one...
A segment of the North-South Arterial and Memorial Parkway in Utica. Heavy rain may cause flooding. Never drive into flood waters. pic.twitter.com/eBX5fw4biZ
— NYSDOT (@NYSDOT) July 1, 2017
So glad @gbender1971 and I didn't go to Utica NY today, this is not far from our house! Prayers #Uticaflood pic.twitter.com/QhRFy4Z44W
— Nichole Bender (@NicholeBender74) July 1, 2017
A closer look at flooding on the North South Arterial highway as @NYSDOTUtica works to gain control. pic.twitter.com/aHZJNBl3Vv
— Angie Pavlovsky
July 8, 2017 - The plan was to embrace and elevate downtown's past and our transportation history...
Is @CityofUtica hypocritical? Unveils historic panels https://t.co/QtugtcT12w yet advocates bulldozing historic Columbia Lafayette District! pic.twitter.com/5pQop7ygHu
— BetterUticaDowntown (@BudsforBUD) July 8, 2017
References
NYSDOT, Arterial Viaduct Replacement: FINAL DESIGN REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SECTION 4(F) EVAULATION...
D. Community Survey
E. Structures Information (Consists of Biennial Bridge Inspection Report Printed Copy Available Upon Request)
F. Non-Standard Features Justification Forms
G. Public Involvement (PI) Plan, LEP Analysis, Input from Stakeholders
including Public, Summary and Analysis of Comments Received
H. Right-of-Way Information
I. Pedestrian InformationMarch 2007: Read the Utica North-South Arterial Corridor Concept Study, By Saratoga Associates & Greenman-Pedersen Inc
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