State DOT announces lane closures along State Routes 5, 8 & 12 in Utica for pavement repairs

UTICA- Frequent travelers to the Utica, NY area should be advised of some lane closures this week along State Routes 5, 8 & 12 to facilitate pavement repairs between Burrstone Road and Oswego Street.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions in this area starting Tuesday night, November 10 between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

The work is expected to last through Friday night, November 13. Drivers planning to be traveling through this area during those times are advised to consider alternate routes.

Construction will be weather dependent.

The State DOT reminds motorists to slow down in work zones. For those caught speeding in a work zone, authorities say the fines are doubled.

Two or more convictions for speed violations in work zones may result in the suspension of one’s driver’s license.

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