Big Improvements Planned for Downtown Binghamton Pedestrian Tunnel

The state DOT plans to close the dark and dirty walkway for a major makeover as part of a $47 million gateway project.

School is Back in Session – Motorists Reminded to Obey Posted School Speed Zones

Today, Tuesday, September 8th is the first day of school for a majority of districts in Cortland County. School districts in Cincinnatus, Homer, Marathon, McGraw, and Truxton Academy, begin class today; Cortland Enlarged City School District opens tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th. With the official start of the school year, motorists...

School’s back! Watch for kids, busses, and school zones as you drive around town

Tuesday 9/8 is the first day for ICSD elementary students (PreK–5), 6th graders, 9th graders, and new entrant students. On Thursday 9/10, all other grades also report. Back-to-school is also happening this week in other districts around our area. That means school buses are back on the road and...

Route 26 ramp to Route 17 to reopen in Broome County

Motorists traveling through Broome County will soon regain access to a key highway connection as the state Route 26 southbound on-ramp to state Route 17 eastbound is scheduled to reopen Sept. 9 at about 9 a.m., depending on weather. The reopening is tied to ongoing construction work along state Route 17 in the towns of Vestal and Union, according to a community announcement. The ramp had been closed while crews replaced bridge approach slabs as part of a larger roadway improvement project . Transportation officials said reopening the ramp is expected to help manage heavier traffic volumes associated with the start of the school year while work continues in the corridor. The ramp is expected to remain available through the end of the construction season. The project area is located along state Route 17 in Broome County, where road work continues in both Vestal and Union. Construction work continues along Route 17 The bridge approach slab replacement project remains underway even as the ramp reopens to traffic. Officials said the temporary reopening is intended to ease travel demands as construction progresses. The state Route 26 southbound on-ramp provides a direct connection to eastbound state Route 17, a heavily traveled route

Crash in Hopewell shuts down Rt. 5&20 for hours

State Route 417 to be reduced to one lane in September

GREENWOOD, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYDOT), State Route 417 will be reduced to one lane in September. Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 8, State Route 417 will be reduced to one lane between Hardy Road in Jasper and State Route 248 in Greenwood. The release […]

No Unnecessary Travel Advisory lifted in Northern Seneca County

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Parts of Seneca County were under a No Unnecessary Travel Advisory on Thursday, which has since been lifted. The notice came after yesterday's thunderstorms. Drivers are encouraged to remain cautious as crews are currently working to clear debris from roadways and restore power to residents.

Expect delays with temporary traffic pattern change at intersection of Stewart Avenue and Campus Road

The City of Ithaca says motorists should "expect delays" in the area of a temporary traffic pattern change at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Campus Road. The change will be in place for several hours on Friday, September 4. [...]

Some Endicott Drivers Still Don't Understand the "HAWK" Signal

Police are trying to inform motorists about the concept of the new pedestrian crossing device at Union-Endicott High School.

Broome County ranks among least expensive commutes in NY state: Study

New York commuters face some of the nation's highest estimated costs in lost time getting to and from work, with the value of commuting time exceeding $12,000 a year in several downstate counties, according to an analysis by Opus Virtual Offices based on U.S. Census Bureau data. The study estimated the value of commuting time by comparing average travel times with local full-time wages. New York County, which includes Manhattan, had the state's highest estimated annual commuting-time value at $12,789, based on roughly 250 hours spent traveling to and from work each year. New York County ranked sixth nationally among the 2,192 counties included in the study. New York overall ranked fourth among the 50 states for the estimated annual value of commuting time, at an average of $8,873 per commuter, according to the study. Twelve New York counties ranked among the 100 counties with the highest estimated annual commuting costs nationwide. The least expensive commute in New York was in Jefferson County in the North Country. The study valued commuters' time there at $3,809 a year, based on an estimated 156 hours of commuting. Top 10 New York counties with the highest annual commuting costs New York County: $12,789/249.6

No Unnecessary Travel Advisory lifted in Northern Seneca County

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Parts of Seneca County were under a No Unnecessary Travel Advisory on Thursday, which has since been lifted. The notice came after yesterday’s thunderstorms. Drivers are encouraged to remain cautious as crews are currently working to clear debris from roadways and restore power to residents. The number of outages in Seneca […]

New York DOT to expand use of speed cameras in work zones

HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) — The New York State Department of Transportation is expanding its use of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement cameras. The cameras, which are typically seen on highways, can now be used at smaller road projects. In 2025, 366 work zone crashes resulted in 58 injuries and...

Less traffic, more fun: Gravel biking routes launched throughout the Endless Mountains

Officials from around the region gathered in a Wyalusing conference room in 2021 to lay out huge maps, highlighting and linking roads to form a 430-mile bikepacking loop. “It was all hands on deck when we first did this,” said Cain Chamberlin, executive director of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR).

County Route 76 closure in Urbana rescheduled for September 9 and 10

There’s a date change for a planned road closure in Steuben County. County Route 76 in Urbana will now close on September 9 and tenth for pipe replacement work. The closure will be in effect from eight a.m. until two p.m. each day. It will affect the section of Hammondsport-South Pulteney Road between Sanford Road and Middle Road.

OurBus Increases Rides from Cornell to New York City

OurBus, a bus service that connects over 300 cities across the Northeast, including Ithaca, announced it will increase its service from Cornell to New York City beginning Tuesday. The bus route will now run from campus to Manhattan four to six times a day, seven days a week, according to a Monday press release from OurBus.

Two Binghamton underpasses flooded from heavy rain

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Two Binghamton underpasses have flooded on the city’s west side. The underpasses on Emma St., by J&R Upholstery, and Glenwood Ave. both flooded today, Sept. 2. Binghamton Police and the Binghamton Fire Department responded to the Emma St. underpass and are working to get the scene clear. A man was standing […]

Shores Road set for pipe replacement in September

BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) – Shores Road is set for a pipe replacement in September that will shut it down daily, according to a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Beginning on Thursday, Sept. 10, Shores Road will close between Ghent Hill Road and Crowley Hollow Road from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. […]