Traffic - Construction Reports

TRAFFIC TRACKER 2: Closures on I-290 and I-190

7:37 AM, Mar 15, 2011

The NYSDOT has announced construction will resume on the I-290 and I-190, starting on Wednesday, March 16.

TRAFFIC TRACKER 2: First Weekend of Winter Parking Restrictions

12:59 PM, Nov 5, 2010

November 1st marked the start of winter parking restrictions. Don't forget to read street signs before you overnight park on the street this weekend.

TRAFFIC TRACKER 2: Electrical Wiring Project Underway on Skyway

10:30 AM, Oct 20, 2010

The center lane of the Skyway (Route 5) is closed in both directions until 3pm today.

South Grand Island Bridge Overnight Project Delayed Reopening

7:33 AM, Sep 10, 2010

The South Grand Island Bridge along the I-190 southbound is scheduled to open each morning at 6 a.m., but will not open Friday untill 9:30 a.m. at the earliest.

Weekend Road Work Scheduled in Both Directions of 33

12:58 PM, Sep 8, 2010

Road work is scheduled to be performed on portions of the 33 in both directions on September 11 and 12.

Study: One in Five Would Fail a Written Driver's Test

7:51 AM, Sep 8, 2010

A new study shows that nearly one in five licensed drivers could not pass a written drivers test if they took it today. That's approximately 38 million Americans.

190 Southbound to 290 Eastbound Closed Aug 16 & 17

10:26 AM, Aug 13, 2010

The 190 southbound to the 290 eastbound will be closed to all traffic on Monday, August 16 and Tuesday, August 17 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

I-190 Southbound Lane Shift

10:34 AM, Aug 3, 2010

The I-190 Southbound will have a lane shift in place at the former Black Rock Tolls.

What's Up With the Bumpy Thruway?

11:16 PM, Sep 7, 2010

From our 2 On Your Side Tipline:  A question as to why a section of the NYS Thruway in Cheektowaga is so bumpy? And why hasn't it been repaired?

Downtown Buffalo Road Construction Could Hamper Traffic

6:59 AM, Jul 15, 2010

The City of Buffalo announced the Department of Public Works is beginning a road reconstruction project Thursday morning that will affect several streets in downtown Buffalo.

Grand Island Bridge Shutdown Expected For Weekend of 9/17

1:00 PM, Sep 8, 2010

South Grand Island Bridge rehabilitation project reaching a critical stage which will soon necessitate the closure of the northbound span for more than just an overnight, according to Thruway Authority Commissioner.

Road Collapse in Cattaraugus County

8:46 AM, Jul 7, 2010

Route 243 Eastbound and Westbound is closed at Route 98 in the Town of Freedom in Cattaraugus County, due to a road collapse.

33/198 Lane Restrictions Week of 7/26

10:09 AM, Jul 29, 2010

Updated lane restrictions along the 33 and 198 for the week of July 26th.

South Grand Island Bridge Construction and Detours

7:00 AM, Jul 28, 2010

The South Grand Island Bridge will close each night from Monday through Friday at 8pm and re-open each morning at 6am.

 

I-290/I-190 Ramp Construction

7:19 AM, Jul 7, 2010

The New York State Department of Transportation says crews will be working on the ramps to Interstate 190 in the Town of Tonawanda through November.

TRAFFIC TRACKER 2: Road Construction in Tonawanda

1:02 PM, Mar 28, 2011

Several travel restrictions are in effect starting Monday, March 28th through Friday, April 2nd.

Portion of Delaware Avenue to be Paved

9:31 AM, Jun 8, 2013

The City of Buffalo will begin paving Delaware Avenue between W. Mohawk and North Streets on Monday, June 10th.

Road Project Could Slow Traffic in Cheektowaga for Months

6:21 PM, Apr 9, 2013

A road project could slow down your drive through Cheektowaga for the next few months.

Grand Island Bridge Back Open This Morning

12:54 AM, Mar 19, 2013

A big construction project began Sunday night on one of the south Grand Island Bridges. This time it is a deck repair project on the southbound bridge which carries traffic off the island towards Buffalo.

Tractor Trailer Accident Shuts Down Route 400 Union Road Ramp

6:55 PM, Jan 28, 2013

The Route 400 n Union Road exit ramp has re-opened  following a tractor trailer accident Monday afternoon.

Accident on 33 Outbound Holds up Traffic

7:37 PM, Jan 16, 2013

NITTEC says an accident near the Bailey Avenue exit of the 33 reduced the expressway to one lane headed eastbound, out of the city, shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday.

I-290 Accident Causes Morning Delays

2:09 PM, Oct 31, 2012

Multiple Ramp Closures for I-190, I-90 and 33 This Week

3:38 PM, Aug 20, 2012

The on-ramps and off-ramps will be temporarily closed on I-190 and the I-90/Route 33 this week

Water Main Break on Sheridan Drive

1:37 AM, Jul 7, 2012

The east bound lanes of Sheridan Dr. between Delaware and Colvin, in the Town of Tonawanda, are closed due to a water main break.

190N Exit 14 Ramp Closed Overnight Thursday and Friday

11:56 AM, Jul 6, 2012

The Exit 14 off-ramp at Vulcan Street on the I-190 north will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday through Saturday for scheduled maintenance. Motorists are asked to follow the posted detour signs.

Twin Cities Highway Lane Closures to Begin Monday

12:03 PM, Jul 5, 2012

Twin Cities Highway, NY Route 425, will be subject to temporary lane closures beginning on Monday, July 9, and continuing throughout the construction season.

Traffic Alert: Part of I-190 Closed This Weekend

11:39 AM, Apr 16, 2012

From 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20 until 6 a.m. on the following Monday, construction crews will shut down the 190 North from Exit 14 on Vulcan Street all the way up to Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda.

Lanes Clear After Tractor Trailer Rollover Accident on Thruway Exit 48

12:09 PM, Feb 21, 2012

The I-90WB at Batavia exit 48 is now clear after a tractor trailer rolled over and blocked both lanes.

Transit Road Reopens After Pepsi Truck Tips

12:34 PM, Dec 8, 2011

Transit Road in Depew is open again in both directions between French and Walden.

Thruway Emergency Plan Ready For Test Drive

10:52 PM, Dec 2, 2011

One year after a lake effect snow storm stranded hundreds of motorists near Buffalo, authorities express confidence improvements made since can prevent a recurrence.

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