Ridge Road - Route 104 Project WEST RIDGE ROAD PROJECT UPDATE    Update - November 6, 2006 At the eastern end of the project near the 390 bridge, crews continue work on the curbs and sidewalks and the paving of the base and binder pavements for the intersection at Latona and West Ridge Road. The roadway in that area will be restriped and traffic will be switched back to its original pattern by November 15th. Work on the median from Ridgemont Plaza to Elm Ridge Center continues. Crews will complete the installation of the median drainage and pave the center median areas. Crews will restrip all construction areas and open all lanes to traffic by November 15th are now placing asphalt on the south side of the road, from Ridgemont Plaza to North Avenue. Utility work is ongoing, including the relocation of many underground telephone lines, and will continue through the winter months with lanes closures only as necessary for short periods of time.   West Ridge Road Reconstruction Schedule   Schedule is subject to change, based on progress, weather, unexpected conditions, equipment, etc.   2006 Complete replacement of the Rt. 104 bridge eastbound bridge over 390 (south side) Continue utility relocations Reconstruct the south side of West Ridge from Elmgrove to North Avenue Reconstruct the north, then the south, sides of West Ridge from North Avenue to Round Pond Creek Reconstruct the south side of West Ridge from Latona to Hoover and associated 390 ramps 2007 Reconstruct the north side of West Ridge from Fetzner to Hoover and associated ramps Reconstruct the north, then south, sides of West Ridge from Round Pond Creek to Latona/Fetzner Complete utility relocations Construct the center median Landscaping and final completion Note: Traffic will be maintained at all times. Traffic will be shifted to one side of the road while the other half is reconstructed. All access to businesses will be maintained. For Your Safety: A myriad of signs, cones and barrels will direct you through the work zones. Remember to drive with caution through the work zones and to reduce your speed. Fines are doubled in work zones. Be patient and merge early to avoid unnecessary congestion. For more information, contact the Engineer in Charge, Scott Sullivan, in his Greece field office at 225-6690, or call the Public Affairs office at 272-4818. Daily traffic updates will be posted at www.travelinfony.com.    WEST RIDGE ROAD PROJECT OVERVIEW GREECE, NY - The New York State Department of Transportation is undertaking a major highway project to improve the condition and safety of the Route 104 (West Ridge Road) commercial corridor in the town of Greece and Rochester. Other than preventative maintenance treatments, the highway has not been reconstructed since it was built in 1948. In 1974, it was widened and resurfaced between Long Pond Road and 390. In 1978, it was widened to the existing width and resurfaced from North Greece/Elmgrove Road to Lond Pond Road.   The project is being constructed in two phases. The first phase which is widening the roadway between NY 390 and Hanford Landing, is essentially complete. Some landscape work and touch-ups will be tended to in the spring. The bridge over Mt. Read was replaced and the railroad crossing in the city was replaced. Brick paved medians lined with young trees beautifully replace the frantic center turn lane.   Ground was broken on Phase II in September 2004, that will transform Ridge Road between Elmgrove/N. Greece Road and NY 390 into an attractive, efficient corridor that will meet the needs of the many business people, service providers, commuters and neighbors.   The roadway will be fully reconstructed and widened to accommodate three lanes in each direction, dedicated turn lanes and a raised median. The drainage system, water and sanitary sewer main will be replaced. In addition, the bridges that carry Route 104 over NY 390 will be replaced. An interconnected traffic signal system will be installed to improve traffic flow from one end of the corridor to the other. Street lighting, pavement markings and road signs will be upgraded and replaced. The sidewalk system will also be replaced and road space will be reserved for the increasing number of recreational bicyclists.   Widened intersections, with dedicated turn lanes and U-turn lanes and protected signals, will improve traffic flow and reduce delay that is often experienced waiting to make a turn. The raised median will provide added safety by restricting left turns across busy lanes of traffic to access or exit the highway. Such left turn maneuvers have resulted in many collisions in the highway’s recent history.    An extensive traffic control plan will be implemented to ease the drive for the 40,000 motorists during the construction phase. Night work will be performed when possible. The road will be temporarily widened during the construction phase in an effort to maintain two lanes in each direction. Access to all homes and businesses along W. Ridge Road will be maintained throughout the highway project. Special restrictions have been imposed to keep travel lanes open during the holiday seasons and state holidays.   Utility relocation work will be the focus of the project this winter ’04-‘05. All existing utility facilities including electric, gas, telephone and cable lines must be moved before the new road can be built during 2005. Next spring, utility relocation and water line work and pavement excavation will begin. Work will generally progress from the west to the east. Property owners will be able to anticipate the arrival of construction crews. The anticipated completion date is winter 2007. The construction staff appreciates your patience.   All motorists are reminded to drive carefully through the highway work zones. Obey the posted speed limit and remember that fines are doubled for speeding in work zones in New York State. It is a good idea to plan ahead and allow extra time to reach your destination. Merge as soon as possible to avoid traffic congestion when lanes are reduced. Orange signs and barrels will safely direct you through the work areas. Our primary concern is that all workers and travelers arrive home safely every night.   For more information about this project, call the public affairs office at (585) 272-4818. For more information on other state road work in the surrounding area go to www.dot.state.ny.us.