The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced on Monday, that pot hole repair will be performed on State Route 17 eastbound and westbound between exit 67 (Endicott/Vestal) and the Tioga County line in the Town of Vestal, Broome County between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, April 26. Motorists will encounter alternating lane closures within the work zone. Maintenance forces will begin working east to west. Work is expected to be completed by May 5, weather permitting.
As motorists approach work zones, it is advised to stay alert and calm. Slow down when instructed to do so. Merge safely. Keep a safe distance between vehicles. Obey the posted signs within the work zone. Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of the driver’s license.
