Road closures scheduled for downtown Rochester this Saturday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Roadwork in downtown Rochester on Saturday, September 12, will affect traffic, according to the City of Rochester. On Saturday, a portion of South Avenue between Main Street and Broad Street will be closed for building improvements at the Riverside Convention Center, which will involve a street crane. Also on Saturday, State […]

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

Road closures scheduled for downtown Rochester this Saturday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Roadwork in downtown Rochester on Saturday, September 12, will affect traffic, according to the City of Rochester. On Saturday, a portion of South Avenue between Main Street and Broad Street will be closed for building improvements at the Riverside Convention Center, which will involve a street crane. Also on Saturday, State […]

Vehicles stuck, Byron-Bergen schools disrupted after Route 262 road treatment failure

How did Byron-Bergen schools adjust bus routes due to closures?. Why was the Byron-Bergen school district not notified of roadwork?. Byron, N.Y. — A portion of Route 262 in Genesee County was closed after a recently applied road treatment failed to properly adhere to the pavement, causing vehicles to become stuck and creating transportation issues for the Byron-Bergen Central School District.

I-590 bridge project hits major milestone in Brighton

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — The massive bridge replacement project along Interstate 590 in Brighton reached a major milestone Tuesday night as crews installed the first girder for the new northbound bridge. The project is about five months into construction, and engineers with the New York State Department of Transportation say motorists could soon see a […]

Schlegel Rd. in Webster will close for months due to culvert replacement

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Department of Transportation is warning drivers of an upcoming months-long road closure on Schlegel Road. Schlegel Road between Pipeline Way and Basket Road in Webster will be closed starting Monday, September 23 at 7 a.m. until Friday, November 20. According to the county’s DOT, the road will be […]

Photo: Crews work on temporary fix to Route 262 after new surface doesn't stick to roadway

Photo by Howard Owens On Wednesday afternoon, road crews with Genesee County and the Town of Bergen worked to install a layer of chip stone on the westbound lane of Route 262 through Bergen and Byron. The temporary fix was necessary after a "Fiber mat," a tar-based product similar to chip seal that

New Penfield sidewalks seek to connect neighborhoods, improve safety

PENFIELD, N.Y. — The town of Penfield added several miles of new sidewalks in an effort to connect neighborhoods to businesses and improve safety. It’s part of the town's newly adopted Active Transportation Plan. For Liz and Jack Fairhurst, who have called Penfield home for 50 years, the...

Traffic Alert: Upcoming Interruptions for Schlegel Road in Webster and Monroe Avenue in Brighton

Here’s what to know about construction projects this fall in the Rochester region that may interrupt your commute.

Sunrise Smart Start: Cars stuck in tar, TSA program

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Thursday, September 10, 2026. Weather forecast: Rain is out, but not for long Thursday starts around the mid-60s. Partly cloudy skies get us into the middle 70s. The sunshine takes over Friday, and low humidity will make […]

Sunrise Smart Start: I-590 bridge project, biometric law

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Weather forecast: Rain & storm chances this afternoon We are in the middle 60s with rain showers around from about 6am to 11am. These showers look mostly scattered, so there’s some dry time […]

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.

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 […]

Finger Lakes transportation needs highlighted in NY plan

The New York State Department of Transportation is establishing long-term improvements to transportation and pedestrian infrastructure with the New York State Transportation Master Plan 2050. The master plan is a performance-based plan that identifies six goals developed by transportation partners, stakeholders, and residents across NYS to achieve the community-centered vision: Safe transportation for all Community responsive and resilient transportation system Reliable and efficient transportation network Accessible and affordable transportation choices Environmental stewardship and protection Strengthen economic competitiveness Transportation needs identified in the Finger Lakes Region Ten distinct regions have been identified with unique transportation needs influenced by local drivers, environmental conditions, and other community characteristics. Regional profiles look at key transportation infrastructures and various data such as how residents commute to work. The 10 regions include Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York, North County, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, New York City, Capital Region, Mid-Hudson and Long Island. In the Finger Lakes, several infrastructures have been identified across various modes of transportation including: Major Airport: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Rail: Amtrak (1 station) Major Highways: New York State Thruway to I-90 & I-490 Major Bicycle Routes/Trails: Empire State Trail and New York State Bike Route 14 Transit

Jacobs Road Bridge Replacement Underway

Replacement work has begun on the Jacobs Road bridge over Yanty Creek (approx. 0.6 miles east of Redman Road) in Hamlin. The bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic since May 2025 and will remain closed to all traffic while Rochester Earth, Inc., a contractor for Monroe County DOT, replaces it.

Avoid the Traffic: Worst Times to Drive in New York Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day traffic could get heavy across New York. See the best and worst times to hit the road and which days are expected to be busiest.

Andrews Street Bridge closed Sunday for river cleanup

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — If you’re planning to take the Andrews Street Bridge on Sunday, you’ll need to change your route. The City of Rochester announced the bridge will close from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will be working to remove logs and debris from the Genesee River. The bridge is closed to both […]

Avoid the Traffic: Worst Times to Drive in New York Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day traffic could get heavy across New York. See the best and worst times to hit the road and which days are expected to be busiest.