<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2CZ7WS_1EAVh0UX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2CZ7WS_1EAVh0UX00" width="1640" height="924" >The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has abandoned plans to construct two roundabouts at the intersections of Route 281 with Routes 90 and 40 in the Village of Homer.Village of Homer Mayor Pat Clune announced the decision during Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, following several conversations between local officials and the NYSDOT about the proposed roundabouts.The decision comes almost two-months after Clune provided an update in June following meetings with the NYSDOT. At the time, Clune said a presentation by the state transportation agency focused primarily on roundabouts, with less emphasis on alternatives such as dedicated left-turn lanes.X101 News asked Clune in June whether the roundabouts were essentially a “done deal.” Clune responded, “Never say never,” while indicating that the project appeared to be moving in that direction.Instead, the NYSDOT will move forward with a plan that includes dedicated left-turn lanes at the two busy intersections — an option Clune said was favored by many local residents who provided feedback on the proposal.Clune praised the NYSDOT for working collaboratively with the village and listening to concerns raised by local officials and residents.The decision to abandon the roundabouts came after the NYSDOT evaluated several factors during the preliminary design phase, including right-of-way impacts, effects on local businesses, driveway access, utilities and the overall cost of the project.That information was presented to regional NYSDOT directors, who ultimately determined that adding left-turn lanes would be the better option for the intersections.The NYSDOT said roundabouts can provide safety and operational benefits, but acknowledged that the footprint required for the proposed roundabouts would have had significant impacts on nearby businesses. Construction would have required substantial property acquisitions.Under the revised plan, the intersections will receive dedicated left-turn lanes, new traffic signals and improved pedestrian crosswalks.A public meeting is expected to be held sometime in October. NYSDOT officials will be available to answer questions from residents and provide additional details about the project and its timeline.No official construction timeline has been announced.Clune said the decision demonstrates what can happen when local government, residents and state officials work together.“[The NYSDOT] listened, and our constituents raised their voices, and [the village] brought the information up. This is a win-win,” Clune said.*Feature image via Google*</div></body>

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The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has abandoned plans to construct two roundabouts at the intersections of Route 281 with Routes 90 and 40 in the Village of Homer. Village of Homer Mayor Pat Clune announced the decision during Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, following several conversations between...

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The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has abandoned plans to construct two roundabouts at the intersections of Route 281 with Routes 90 

NYSDOT Abandons Roundabout Plans for Two Homer Intersections

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