NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Region 1

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONRegion 1

Traveler Information on Traveler Information on 2010 Construction2010 Construction

Route 7 over I-87 (Exit 6)Route 7 over I-87 (Exit 6)Bridge ReplacementBridge Replacement

Town of ColonieTown of ColonieAlbany CountyAlbany County

NYSDOT P.I.N. 1306.50NYSDOT P.I.N. 1306.50

February 1, 2010Presented By:

Construction is resumingMarch 2010 Construction is resumingMarch 2010 Beginning in March 2010, construction will resume Beginning in March 2010, construction will resume

at the Exit 6 interchange.at the Exit 6 interchange. This year’s traffic impacts due to construction are This year’s traffic impacts due to construction are

anticipated to be more extensive than the previous anticipated to be more extensive than the previous years’ impacts. years’ impacts.

The predicted impacts are expected to begin in The predicted impacts are expected to begin in March of 2010 and last through mid-fall.March of 2010 and last through mid-fall.

Beginning in March 2010, construction will resume Beginning in March 2010, construction will resume at the Exit 6 interchange.at the Exit 6 interchange.

This year’s traffic impacts due to construction are This year’s traffic impacts due to construction are anticipated to be more extensive than the previous anticipated to be more extensive than the previous years’ impacts. years’ impacts.

The predicted impacts are expected to begin in The predicted impacts are expected to begin in March of 2010 and last through mid-fall.March of 2010 and last through mid-fall.

What will happen beginningMarch 2010 What will happen beginningMarch 2010 Construction impact will begin with a weekend Construction impact will begin with a weekend

interchange closure. All ramps will be closed to interchange closure. All ramps will be closed to traffic and one lane in each direction will be traffic and one lane in each direction will be available on the bridge. Signed detours will be in available on the bridge. Signed detours will be in effect for the weekend.effect for the weekend.

This weekend interchange closure will mark the This weekend interchange closure will mark the beginning of the long term traffic pattern changes at beginning of the long term traffic pattern changes at the interchange for the 2010 construction season. the interchange for the 2010 construction season.

After weekend closure, lanes will be closed on the After weekend closure, lanes will be closed on the bridge for approximately seven (7) months.bridge for approximately seven (7) months.

Construction impact will begin with a weekend Construction impact will begin with a weekend interchange closure. All ramps will be closed to interchange closure. All ramps will be closed to traffic and one lane in each direction will be traffic and one lane in each direction will be available on the bridge. Signed detours will be in available on the bridge. Signed detours will be in effect for the weekend.effect for the weekend.

This weekend interchange closure will mark the This weekend interchange closure will mark the beginning of the long term traffic pattern changes at beginning of the long term traffic pattern changes at the interchange for the 2010 construction season. the interchange for the 2010 construction season.

After weekend closure, lanes will be closed on the After weekend closure, lanes will be closed on the bridge for approximately seven (7) months.bridge for approximately seven (7) months.

What roadways will be affected?What roadways will be affected?

The primary impacts from construction during 2010 The primary impacts from construction during 2010 will be to travel on Route 7 and Route 2, the ramps will be to travel on Route 7 and Route 2, the ramps at the Exit 6 interchange, and on the roadways at the Exit 6 interchange, and on the roadways surrounding the Exit 6 traffic due to travelers surrounding the Exit 6 traffic due to travelers diverting away from the interchange and using those diverting away from the interchange and using those roadways.roadways.

I-87 travel northbound and southbound should not I-87 travel northbound and southbound should not be significantly affected with the exception of the on be significantly affected with the exception of the on and off ramps at Exit 6.and off ramps at Exit 6.

The primary impacts from construction during 2010 The primary impacts from construction during 2010 will be to travel on Route 7 and Route 2, the ramps will be to travel on Route 7 and Route 2, the ramps at the Exit 6 interchange, and on the roadways at the Exit 6 interchange, and on the roadways surrounding the Exit 6 traffic due to travelers surrounding the Exit 6 traffic due to travelers diverting away from the interchange and using those diverting away from the interchange and using those roadways.roadways.

I-87 travel northbound and southbound should not I-87 travel northbound and southbound should not be significantly affected with the exception of the on be significantly affected with the exception of the on and off ramps at Exit 6.and off ramps at Exit 6.

Traffic Impacts to be expectedTraffic Impacts to be expected

Minor Route 7/2 work

I-87 auxiliary lanes

Wetland construction LOW

MEDIUM

Route7/2

Bridge foundations and walls construction

Route 7 construction west of interchange

Sparrowbush Road improvements

Bridge superstructure HIGH

I-87Ramps

LOWLOW

LOW

LOW

LOW LOW

LOW

LOW

LOW

Route 7/2 construction at interchange

Ramp construction

HIGH

HIGH

LOW LOW

MEDIUM

MEDIUMLOW

Miscellaneous Paving LOW LOW LOW

Landscaping

Cleanup

LOW

LOW

LOW

LOW

LOW

LOW

2008

2010

2011

2009

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

PLANNEDCONSTRUCTION WORK

ANTICIPATED TRAFFIC IMPACT LEVEL

MEDIUM LOW

LOW

LOW

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

YE

AR

2010 predicted

traffic impacts

Why are lanes being closed onthe bridge?Why are lanes being closed onthe bridge? Lanes are being closed on the bridge because the Lanes are being closed on the bridge because the

new bridge occupies the same location as the old new bridge occupies the same location as the old bridge. In order to build the new bridge, some of the bridge. In order to build the new bridge, some of the old bridge needs to be removed. In order to remove old bridge needs to be removed. In order to remove some of the old bridge, some of the lanes need to be some of the old bridge, some of the lanes need to be closed.closed.

The following diagram shows the existing lane The following diagram shows the existing lane configuration on the existing bridge and what to configuration on the existing bridge and what to expect during the 2010 construction season.expect during the 2010 construction season.

Lanes are being closed on the bridge because the Lanes are being closed on the bridge because the new bridge occupies the same location as the old new bridge occupies the same location as the old bridge. In order to build the new bridge, some of the bridge. In order to build the new bridge, some of the old bridge needs to be removed. In order to remove old bridge needs to be removed. In order to remove some of the old bridge, some of the lanes need to be some of the old bridge, some of the lanes need to be closed.closed.

The following diagram shows the existing lane The following diagram shows the existing lane configuration on the existing bridge and what to configuration on the existing bridge and what to expect during the 2010 construction season.expect during the 2010 construction season.

Bridge lane configuration for 2010Bridge lane configuration for 2010Eastbound

Route 7 thruto Route 2

Eastbound Route 7 leftto I-87 North

Westbound Route 2 left

to I-87 South

Westbound Route 2 thruto Route 7

ConfigurationMarch-June 2010

(4 Lanes)

Eastbound Route 7 thruto Route 2



to I-87 South


ExistingConfiguration

(7 Lanes)

ConfigurationJuly-October 2010

(4 Lanes)

Eastbound Route 7 thruto Route 2



to I-87 South


What NYSDOT did to plan for thethis year’s expected traffic impactsWhat NYSDOT did to plan for thethis year’s expected traffic impacts

NYSDOT understands the planned traffic conditions NYSDOT understands the planned traffic conditions may significantly impact traffic. Before making the may significantly impact traffic. Before making the decision to close lanes on the bridge the Department:decision to close lanes on the bridge the Department:

Completed comprehensive traffic analyses on alternate Completed comprehensive traffic analyses on alternate routes around the project to see if those routes could handle routes around the project to see if those routes could handle the additional traffic.the additional traffic.

Identified problem areas on those alternate routes and Identified problem areas on those alternate routes and formulation of solutions for those areas. formulation of solutions for those areas.

Completed Public outreach at Public Information meetings Completed Public outreach at Public Information meetings and Public Hearing to get the public’s feedback.and Public Hearing to get the public’s feedback.

NYSDOT understands the planned traffic conditions NYSDOT understands the planned traffic conditions may significantly impact traffic. Before making the may significantly impact traffic. Before making the decision to close lanes on the bridge the Department:decision to close lanes on the bridge the Department:

Completed comprehensive traffic analyses on alternate Completed comprehensive traffic analyses on alternate routes around the project to see if those routes could handle routes around the project to see if those routes could handle the additional traffic.the additional traffic.

Identified problem areas on those alternate routes and Identified problem areas on those alternate routes and formulation of solutions for those areas. formulation of solutions for those areas.

Completed Public outreach at Public Information meetings Completed Public outreach at Public Information meetings and Public Hearing to get the public’s feedback.and Public Hearing to get the public’s feedback.

Were there other options availablerather than closing lanes on thebridge?

Were there other options availablerather than closing lanes on thebridge?

Yes, but the other options:Yes, but the other options: Were longer in duration. Approximately four Were longer in duration. Approximately four

months longer.months longer. Made construction much more difficult and costly. Made construction much more difficult and costly. Increased the effects, due to the longer duration, to Increased the effects, due to the longer duration, to

adjacent businesses and the traveling public.adjacent businesses and the traveling public.

Yes, but the other options:Yes, but the other options: Were longer in duration. Approximately four Were longer in duration. Approximately four

months longer.months longer. Made construction much more difficult and costly. Made construction much more difficult and costly. Increased the effects, due to the longer duration, to Increased the effects, due to the longer duration, to

adjacent businesses and the traveling public.adjacent businesses and the traveling public.

Why did NYSDOT choose to closeLanes on the bridge? Why did NYSDOT choose to closeLanes on the bridge? Closing lanes reduced the construction schedule by Closing lanes reduced the construction schedule by

approximately four months.approximately four months. Seasonal limitations in the Northeast make it Seasonal limitations in the Northeast make it

difficult and costly to construct during the winter difficult and costly to construct during the winter months.months.

Public feedback was in favor of greater traffic Public feedback was in favor of greater traffic impacts from construction for a shorter period of impacts from construction for a shorter period of time rather than moderate sustained impacts for a time rather than moderate sustained impacts for a longer period of time.longer period of time.

Closing lanes reduced the construction schedule by Closing lanes reduced the construction schedule by approximately four months.approximately four months.

Seasonal limitations in the Northeast make it Seasonal limitations in the Northeast make it difficult and costly to construct during the winter difficult and costly to construct during the winter months.months.

Public feedback was in favor of greater traffic Public feedback was in favor of greater traffic impacts from construction for a shorter period of impacts from construction for a shorter period of time rather than moderate sustained impacts for a time rather than moderate sustained impacts for a longer period of time.longer period of time.

What is NYSDOT doing to try andhelp traffic flow during 2010? What is NYSDOT doing to try andhelp traffic flow during 2010? As a result of the traffic studies, NYSDOT recognized a plan As a result of the traffic studies, NYSDOT recognized a plan

was needed to help traffic flow in and around the interchange was needed to help traffic flow in and around the interchange during 2010.during 2010.

NYSDOT developed a Travel Demand Management Plan NYSDOT developed a Travel Demand Management Plan (TDM) plan for the project.(TDM) plan for the project.

NYSDOT identified information and educating the traveling NYSDOT identified information and educating the traveling public of the project and the TDM plan was essential.public of the project and the TDM plan was essential.

NYSDOT is implementing the plan to help and reduce the NYSDOT is implementing the plan to help and reduce the potential impacts to residents, businesses, and the traveling potential impacts to residents, businesses, and the traveling public.public.

As a result of the traffic studies, NYSDOT recognized a plan As a result of the traffic studies, NYSDOT recognized a plan was needed to help traffic flow in and around the interchange was needed to help traffic flow in and around the interchange during 2010.during 2010.

NYSDOT developed a Travel Demand Management Plan NYSDOT developed a Travel Demand Management Plan (TDM) plan for the project.(TDM) plan for the project.

NYSDOT identified information and educating the traveling NYSDOT identified information and educating the traveling public of the project and the TDM plan was essential.public of the project and the TDM plan was essential.

NYSDOT is implementing the plan to help and reduce the NYSDOT is implementing the plan to help and reduce the potential impacts to residents, businesses, and the traveling potential impacts to residents, businesses, and the traveling public.public.

Preferred AlternativePreferred AlternativeExisting Traffic PatternsExisting Traffic Patterns

Primarily commercial Business in and around

Albany International Airport

Primarily retail business in and

around Exit 6 interchange

General PM major traffic patterns.

West to east/north via Rte. 7 east to Alt. 7/ Rte. 2/ I-87

Greatest diversion of traffic will be realized by targeting commuters to

and from this Area

Project needs to minimize

diversions from this area

General AM major traffic pattern. South and east to west via Alt. 7/ I-87/ Rte. 2 to

Rte. 7 east

Preferred AlternativePreferred Alternative

TDM Plan Key elementsTDM Plan Key elements

Public outreach through multiple media formats.Public outreach through multiple media formats. Prior comprehensive outreach to businesses.Prior comprehensive outreach to businesses. ““Real Time” traffic monitoring and information via Real Time” traffic monitoring and information via

the web and other technologies.the web and other technologies. Traffic diversions via alternate routes targeting Traffic diversions via alternate routes targeting

commuters.commuters. Provide improvements to alternate routes to help Provide improvements to alternate routes to help

traffic flow.traffic flow.

TDM Plan Key elementsTDM Plan Key elements

Public outreach through multiple media formats.Public outreach through multiple media formats. Prior comprehensive outreach to businesses.Prior comprehensive outreach to businesses. ““Real Time” traffic monitoring and information via Real Time” traffic monitoring and information via

the web and other technologies.the web and other technologies. Traffic diversions via alternate routes targeting Traffic diversions via alternate routes targeting

commuters.commuters. Provide improvements to alternate routes to help Provide improvements to alternate routes to help

traffic flow.traffic flow.

Travel Demand Management (TDM) PlanTravel Demand Management (TDM) Plan

Why alternate routes were usedrather than detours Why alternate routes were usedrather than detours Detours require traffic to use the directed route at Detours require traffic to use the directed route at

all times while alternate routes can be utilized as all times while alternate routes can be utilized as needed.needed.

Since NYSDOT anticipates the greatest delays will Since NYSDOT anticipates the greatest delays will be during the morning and evening peak traffic be during the morning and evening peak traffic periods, detours would be unnecessary during off-periods, detours would be unnecessary during off-peak travel periods when traffic volumes are less.peak travel periods when traffic volumes are less.

During these off peak hours travel hours, detours During these off peak hours travel hours, detours would be confusing and unnecessary.would be confusing and unnecessary.

Detours require traffic to use the directed route at Detours require traffic to use the directed route at all times while alternate routes can be utilized as all times while alternate routes can be utilized as needed.needed.

Since NYSDOT anticipates the greatest delays will Since NYSDOT anticipates the greatest delays will be during the morning and evening peak traffic be during the morning and evening peak traffic periods, detours would be unnecessary during off-periods, detours would be unnecessary during off-peak travel periods when traffic volumes are less.peak travel periods when traffic volumes are less.

During these off peak hours travel hours, detours During these off peak hours travel hours, detours would be confusing and unnecessary.would be confusing and unnecessary.

Proposed Signed Alternate RoutesProposed Signed Alternate Routes

LEGENDLEGEND

Variable electronic Variable electronic Message SignsMessage Signs

Static Signed AlternateStatic Signed AlternateRoutesRoutes

Wade Road &Old Niskayuna Rd.

(Town Roads)

Albany Shaker Rd.(County Road)

Wade Road Extension &Sparrowbush Road

(Town Roads)

Rte. 9 & Rte. 155(State Roads)

VMS

VMS

VMS

VMS

VMS

VMS

VMS

Roundabout constructed in 2009 at Old Niskayuna

Road/Rte. 155

Temporary additional lane east & permanent signal modifications

How the alternate routes willwork How the alternate routes willwork The alternate routes will contain static signs directing travelers.The alternate routes will contain static signs directing travelers. Cameras installed at key locations around the interchange will Cameras installed at key locations around the interchange will

be monitored. When backups and delays at or around the be monitored. When backups and delays at or around the interchange are identified, strategically placed Variable interchange are identified, strategically placed Variable Electronic Message Signs (VMS) will be posted with Electronic Message Signs (VMS) will be posted with information on the use of alternate routes.information on the use of alternate routes.

When congestion does not warrant the use of the alternate When congestion does not warrant the use of the alternate routes, the variable electronic message signs (VMS) will be routes, the variable electronic message signs (VMS) will be turned off and traffic will not be directed to use the alternate turned off and traffic will not be directed to use the alternate Routes. Routes.

The alternate routes will contain static signs directing travelers.The alternate routes will contain static signs directing travelers. Cameras installed at key locations around the interchange will Cameras installed at key locations around the interchange will

be monitored. When backups and delays at or around the be monitored. When backups and delays at or around the interchange are identified, strategically placed Variable interchange are identified, strategically placed Variable Electronic Message Signs (VMS) will be posted with Electronic Message Signs (VMS) will be posted with information on the use of alternate routes.information on the use of alternate routes.

When congestion does not warrant the use of the alternate When congestion does not warrant the use of the alternate routes, the variable electronic message signs (VMS) will be routes, the variable electronic message signs (VMS) will be turned off and traffic will not be directed to use the alternate turned off and traffic will not be directed to use the alternate Routes. Routes.

Typical Evening Rush Hour with“Real Time” TDMTypical Evening Rush Hour with“Real Time” TDM

ALT.ROUTETO I-87

NEXTRIGHT

EXIT 6DELAYS

ALT.ROUTE

TO RTE. 2

NEXTRIGHT

EXIT 6DELAYS

ALT.ROUTE

TO RTE. 7

NEXTLEFT

VMS

VMS

VMS

VMS

VMS

VMS

Traffic Successfully diverted away from interchange easing

congestion

NYSDOT recognizes

congestion at or around the interchange

The messages shownon this slide may

not be exactly whatare posted during

construction

Project and traffic informationavailable to the public Project and traffic informationavailable to the public

There are two locations where the public can get There are two locations where the public can get information on the project. These two locations are the information on the project. These two locations are the project’s website, project’s website, WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG and the and the Department’s travel information gateway, Department’s travel information gateway, WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG

Both contain information on the project but each Both contain information on the project but each source contains slightly different information.source contains slightly different information.

There are two locations where the public can get There are two locations where the public can get information on the project. These two locations are the information on the project. These two locations are the project’s website, project’s website, WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG and the and the Department’s travel information gateway, Department’s travel information gateway, WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG

Both contain information on the project but each Both contain information on the project but each source contains slightly different information.source contains slightly different information.

WWW.EXIT6.ORG WWW.EXIT6.ORG WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG can only be updated can only be updated

periodically so it contains weekly construction periodically so it contains weekly construction updates, weekly general construction information, updates, weekly general construction information, information on upcoming major events, and ways to information on upcoming major events, and ways to contact the department.contact the department.

It has information and directions for alternate It has information and directions for alternate routes.routes.

Has a direct link to Has a direct link to WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG for “real for “real time” traffic updates. This link is specific to the time” traffic updates. This link is specific to the project and zooms into the project site and turns on project and zooms into the project site and turns on all available information layers.all available information layers.

WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG can only be updated can only be updated periodically so it contains weekly construction periodically so it contains weekly construction updates, weekly general construction information, updates, weekly general construction information, information on upcoming major events, and ways to information on upcoming major events, and ways to contact the department.contact the department.

It has information and directions for alternate It has information and directions for alternate routes.routes.

Has a direct link to Has a direct link to WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG for “real for “real time” traffic updates. This link is specific to the time” traffic updates. This link is specific to the project and zooms into the project site and turns on project and zooms into the project site and turns on all available information layers.all available information layers.

WWW.EXIT6.ORG WWW.EXIT6.ORG

Travel Advisories

Construction Information

Weekly lane closures

Upcoming Events

Contact Information

Direct Link to 511ny.org website

for “real time” traffic information

WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG contains “real time” contains “real time”

construction information including lane closures and construction information including lane closures and congestion information for Route 7 and the congestion information for Route 7 and the interchange.interchange.

Has links to traffic cameras installed for this project Has links to traffic cameras installed for this project around the interchange so the public and the around the interchange so the public and the Department can monitor traffic conditions. The Department can monitor traffic conditions. The Department will use the information from the Department will use the information from the cameras to update the cameras to update the WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG web site web site with traffic conditions in “real time.”with traffic conditions in “real time.”

Contains upcoming construction events impacting Contains upcoming construction events impacting travel conditions at the project site.travel conditions at the project site.

WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG contains “real time” contains “real time” construction information including lane closures and construction information including lane closures and congestion information for Route 7 and the congestion information for Route 7 and the interchange.interchange.

Has links to traffic cameras installed for this project Has links to traffic cameras installed for this project around the interchange so the public and the around the interchange so the public and the Department can monitor traffic conditions. The Department can monitor traffic conditions. The Department will use the information from the Department will use the information from the cameras to update the cameras to update the WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG web site web site with traffic conditions in “real time.”with traffic conditions in “real time.”

Contains upcoming construction events impacting Contains upcoming construction events impacting travel conditions at the project site.travel conditions at the project site.

WWW.511NY.ORG WWW.511NY.ORG

“Real Time”Travel

Advisories

“Real Time” Construction Information on roadwork and delays

“Real Time” Cameras

Upcoming Events

Click on the camera icons For “Real Time” camera shots of the roadways surrounding

the interchange

There are many cameras positioned on various

roadways and at locations surrounding the interchange


Lane Closures, Construction Information, and Upcoming Events for the Exit 6 interchange are

typically marked by a construction cone icon.

Click on the cone for additional information.

Delays will be typically designated by a red

mark on the roadway where the delay is

occurring


You can also receive the www.511ny.org traffic You can also receive the www.511ny.org traffic information via:information via:

Visit www.511ny.org for additional information and Visit www.511ny.org for additional information and to sign up.to sign up.

You can also receive the www.511ny.org traffic You can also receive the www.511ny.org traffic information via:information via:

Visit www.511ny.org for additional information and Visit www.511ny.org for additional information and to sign up.to sign up.

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Travelers who use vehicle GPS units should be Travelers who use vehicle GPS units should be aware the real time traffic and construction aware the real time traffic and construction information posted to the information posted to the WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG website may not appear on the GPS unit. Although website may not appear on the GPS unit. Although the Department makes the “real time” information the Department makes the “real time” information available to GPS service providers, unless your GPS available to GPS service providers, unless your GPS unit receives constant information updates and your unit receives constant information updates and your service provider downloads the information from service provider downloads the information from the Department, the construction information will the Department, the construction information will not show up on your GPS unit. not show up on your GPS unit.

Travelers who use vehicle GPS units should be Travelers who use vehicle GPS units should be aware the real time traffic and construction aware the real time traffic and construction information posted to the information posted to the WWW.511NY.ORGWWW.511NY.ORG website may not appear on the GPS unit. Although website may not appear on the GPS unit. Although the Department makes the “real time” information the Department makes the “real time” information available to GPS service providers, unless your GPS available to GPS service providers, unless your GPS unit receives constant information updates and your unit receives constant information updates and your service provider downloads the information from service provider downloads the information from the Department, the construction information will the Department, the construction information will not show up on your GPS unit. not show up on your GPS unit.


Educate yourself to alternate routes around the construction Educate yourself to alternate routes around the construction and be prepared to use those alternate routes.and be prepared to use those alternate routes.

Leave extra time for travel when traveling on Route 7 and Leave extra time for travel when traveling on Route 7 and Route 2 and the roadways around the Exit 6 interchange.Route 2 and the roadways around the Exit 6 interchange.

For employers and employees, investigate such things as For employers and employees, investigate such things as work from home, alternate work hours, carpooling, and the work from home, alternate work hours, carpooling, and the use of mass transit.use of mass transit.

Use the information and tools available such as the project’s Use the information and tools available such as the project’s website, real time traffic information, and media reports to website, real time traffic information, and media reports to plan your travels around the Exit 6 interchange.plan your travels around the Exit 6 interchange.

Educate yourself to alternate routes around the construction Educate yourself to alternate routes around the construction and be prepared to use those alternate routes.and be prepared to use those alternate routes.

Leave extra time for travel when traveling on Route 7 and Leave extra time for travel when traveling on Route 7 and Route 2 and the roadways around the Exit 6 interchange.Route 2 and the roadways around the Exit 6 interchange.

For employers and employees, investigate such things as For employers and employees, investigate such things as work from home, alternate work hours, carpooling, and the work from home, alternate work hours, carpooling, and the use of mass transit.use of mass transit.

Use the information and tools available such as the project’s Use the information and tools available such as the project’s website, real time traffic information, and media reports to website, real time traffic information, and media reports to plan your travels around the Exit 6 interchange.plan your travels around the Exit 6 interchange.

“Plan your wayand

avoid Exit 6 roadwork delay”

“Plan your wayand

avoid Exit 6 roadwork delay”

Preferred AlternativePreferred Alternative

Project’s Information OfficeProject’s Information Office 4 Avis Drive, Suite 110, Latham, NY 121104 Avis Drive, Suite 110, Latham, NY 12110

Entrance is at the rear of the buildingEntrance is at the rear of the building

Phone:Phone:(518) 220-9519(518) 220-9519

Email:Email:[email protected]@dot.state.ny.us

Web:Web:

Project’s Information OfficeProject’s Information Office 4 Avis Drive, Suite 110, Latham, NY 121104 Avis Drive, Suite 110, Latham, NY 12110

Entrance is at the rear of the buildingEntrance is at the rear of the building

Phone:Phone:(518) 220-9519(518) 220-9519

Email:Email:[email protected]@dot.state.ny.us

Web:Web:

Where to get more informationWhere to get more information

WWW.EXIT6.ORGWWW.EXIT6.ORG

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