Albany, NY (WRGB) — A multi-year repair project on the arterial highway connecting the Empire State Plaza to I-787 is set to impact thousands of commuters beginning Sept. 3. Eastbound lanes will be reduced from two lanes to one, state officials said, though access to Routes 9 and 20 will remain open via a temporary roadway.
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) emphasized that safety and long-term infrastructure upgrades are the primary goals.
Bridget O’Hanlon, deputy commissioner of OGS Design and Construction, said, “We want people to be safe we have thousands of workers coming here every day.”…