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🚧 Update: Pothole Repair on NY 13 Impacting Traffic in Ithaca on May 16
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Attention commuters in Ithaca: On Thursday, May 16th, 2024, pothole repair work will be undertaken along NY 13 in both directions. The affected stretch is between the City of Ithaca; Town of Ithaca Line and Seven Mile Drive. In order to ensure worker safety and efficient progress of the repairs, alternating one-way traffic will be managed by flaggers. This will be in effect from 07:00 AM until the slated completion time of 02:30 PM. Travelers are advised to prepare for potential delays or seek alternate routes if possible during these hours. All travel lanes will be reopened upon the completion of the day's work.
Block of Cayuga Street closing for water main replacement
ITHACA, N.Y. — The 500 block of South Cayuga Street will close for three weeks as construction crews replace a water main that is in “poor condition.”. The project will last from May 20 until June 13, during which crews will replace approximately 380 feet of the water main, followed by pavement restoration at the site. The block will be closed entirely for thru-traffic, but local and emergency access will be maintained.
Memorial Day weekend flag placing at Woodlawn National Cemetery
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The annual Memorial Day flag placing at the Woodlawn National Cemetery is taking place this Friday, May 24. Those who are interested in volunteering to help are asked to arrive at 9 a.m. Flags will be prepared ahead of time for people to grab upon arrival. “The flags will be in […]
South Albany Street Bridge re-closing to complete construction
ITHACA, N.Y. — The South Albany Street Bridge will be closed for part of next week as construction workers hope to finalize their work on the bridge. Traffic will be diverted to South Titus Avenue, South Cayuga Street and North Titus Avenue as construction is ongoing. The work will...
Wisner Park Book Fest moved to First Arena
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – In a Facebook post on Saturday morning, the Family Reading Partnership of Chemung Valley announced its “2024 Book Fest” will be held in the main rink at First Arena, instead of Wisner Park. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The announcement came amid cloudy skies and rain […]
Upcoming Sewer Maintenance on Pier Road and Surrounding Streets This Week
The Utility Department will be performing sewer line jetting on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and Friday, May 24, 2024, in preparation for video logging the lines. The areas affected will be the southwest side of the City. Pier Road, Sunset Boulevard, Limestone Drive. and all adjacent streets in the area.Visit here for more details.
Chemung County auctions off vehicles, surplus equipment
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County is currently selling old police vehicles, heavy machinery, and other surplus items through online auctions. Chemung County is auctioning off its surplus items through Auctions International, and its items for sale are grouped into four separate auctions. Bidding opened up on May 14 and will end at about […]
Reintroducing the Yellow Dot Program; why it matters
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is reminding seniors of a program that could be helpful in times of tragedy. “We’ve actually had it here at the sheriff’s office for several years, but we just kind of wanted to remind everyone that this program does exist,” said Chemung County Sheriff Bill Schrom. […]
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