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 Street Name  Project Description Current Work Contractor Expected Completion Traffic / Parking Restrictions Project Contact Information
ALL PROJECTS FOR MEDIA INQUIRES:         For all MEDIA INQUIRIES, please contact the City's Communications Bureau at (585) 428-7135.
ANY CONSTRUCTION FOR GENERAL CITY CONSTRUCTION INQUIRES NOT LISTED HEREIN:         For public works construction related questions that are not covered in this listing, please contact Andy Wojewodzic, Manager of Construction at (585) 428-6523
Beachwood Neighborhood (Webster Ave to Culver Rd : East Main St to Bay Rd) This project consists of the construction of new ADA curb ramps including new granite curbing, underdrain, concrete, and embedded detectable warning surfaces. New catch basins will be installed at select locations, and other catch basins may receive new frames and grates. 
Updated 3/17/23:  Contractor estimated to begin construction in May 2023. Exact start date TBD. 

Project Webpage

 Millennium Construction Fall 2023
 Occasional sidewalk closures and detours. 
 See or call City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field Office location TBD. 
Charles Carroll Plaza/Sister Cities Bridge This project consists of the construction of a new pedestrian access connection from the upper level of the Charles Carroll Park Plaza to the existing Sister Cities Bridge and improvements to the lower walkway along the Genesee River.
Updated 3/10/23:  Contractor has begun work on the plaza and sister cities bridge.  Contractor work zone includes the walkway along the Genesee River from Main St to Andrews St.  Access to this area will be restricted until at least winter 2023.  Sidewalk on the south side of Andrews St is closed from State St to St Paul Blvd due to this project.

https://www.cityofrochester.gov/ccpp/  

 Crane Hogan Structural Services, Ferrauilo Plumbing and Invictus Electrical Fall 2023 Occasional lane closures and parking restrictions on adjacent streets.

 See or call on site representative Jeff Buzzard (585) 505-8885, or call Matt Putnam, City Project Manager at (585) 428-7494.
Chestnut Street (E. Broad Street to E. Main Street)      Work involves: Milling and Resurfacing of the existing roadway; storm sewers improvements; new curb; spot sidewalk replacement; lighting and signage. Updated 03/17/23: Contractor to begin milling and paving operations April 17, weather dependent. 

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 Villager Construction Spring 2023 Occasional lane, sidewalk, and parking closures.  See or call onsite Representative Bill Hughes (585) 370-9665, or call Sam Giovino, City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field office located at 400 Chestnut St, Suite 100.  
Culver Road (Garson Ave to Laurelton Rd) Work involves: Milling and Resurfacing of existing roadway, spot road base repair, spot curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramp repairs,  and roadway utility adjustments. In addition, new bicycle facilities, bus stop landing pads, traffic loops, pavement markings, curb bump outs and mid-block crossings will be installed at select locations. Updated 03/17/23: Contractor to begin milling and paving operations Mid April 2023. Exact start date TBD. 

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 Keeler Construction      Fall 2023 Occasional lane, sidewalk and parking closures.  See or call City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field Office location TBD. 
Culver Road (Clifford Ave to Norton St) Work involves: Milling and Resurfacing of existing roadway, spot road base repair, spot curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramp repairs,  and roadway utility adjustments. In addition, new bicycle facilities, bus stop landing pads, traffic loops, pavement markings, curb bump outs and mid-block crossings will be installed at select locations. Updated 03/17/23: Contractor to begin milling and paving operations Mid April 2023. Exact start date TBD. 

Project Webpage		 Keeler Construction  Fall 2023 Occasional lane, sidewalk and parking closures. See or call City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field Office location TBD. 
East Avenue (Culver Rd to Probert St) Work involves: Milling and Resurfacing of existing roadway, spot road base repair, spot curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramp repairs,  and roadway utility adjustments. In addition, new bicycle facilities, bus stop landing pads, traffic loops, pavement markings, curb bump outs and mid-block crossings will be installed at select locations. Updated 03/17/23: Contractor to begin milling and paving operations Mid April 2023. Exact start date TBD. 

Project Webpage		 Keeler Construction Fall 2023 Occasional lane, sidewalk and parking closures. See or call City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field Office location TBD. 

East Avenue (E. Main Street to Alexander Street) 
 Work involves: Milling and Resurfacing of the existing roadway; storm sewers improvements; new curb; spot sidewalk replacement; lighting and signage. Updated 12/09/22: Contractor complete with road work. 

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 Villager Construction    Fall 2022 Occasional lane, sidewalk, and parking closures.      See or call onsite Representative Bill Hughes (585) 370-9665, or call Sam Giovino, City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field office located at 400 Chestnut St, Suite 100. 
East Main St (North Goodman St to Culver Rd) Work involves: full depth reconstruction of the existing roadway; water main; storm sewers; curb, pavement; sidewalk; signals; lighting; signing; marking; landscaping; and other streetscape enhancements. Updated 12/09/22: Contractor is on pause for winter shutdown. Villager Construction Fall 2022 Daily lane closures and parking restrictions See or call onsite Representative Sid Reedhead (585) 355-4336, or call Marcus Cox, City Project Manager at (585) 428-8253.

Field office located at 274 North Goodman St, Room 264 Village Gate, Rochester, NY 14607 
Elmwood Avenue (Mt Hope Ave to South Ave) Work involves: full depth reconstruction of Elmwood Avenue, from Mt. Hope Ave to South Ave, including new water main, drainage structures, curb, pavement, sidewalks, signals, lighting, signing, marking, landscaping and other streetscape enhancements.  Updated 03/17/23:  Elmwood Avenue construction is mostly complete. Minimal construction impacts on Elmwood Avenue during 2023 construction season. 

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 Sealand Contractors Corp.       Fall 2023 Daily Lane Closures and parking restrictions      See or call onsite Representative Mike Melino (585) 430-1826, or call Sam Giovino, City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field Office location 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300.
Erie Harbor Phase II (Ford Street to 151 Mt Hope Avenue)      Work involves reconstruction of the Genesee Gateway Park, with updated pathways, new one-of-a-kind Timber playground, basketball courts, hand-carry kayak launch, landscaping features and seating/picnic areas.       Updated 03/17/23: Contractor to begin 2023 construction in April. Exact start date TBD. 

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Trail Detour in place. Detour will take you to Mt Hope Avenue and back to the trail around the construction site. 		 Ramsey Constructors      Fall 2023 Trail Detour See or call onsite Representative Sean Schumacher (585) 330-9242, or call Sam Giovino, City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

 

Exchange St.(Ford St to S. Plymouth Ave)
 This work is part of the West River Wall Improvements Phase I
Updated 10/28/22: River trail is now open for the length of the project. The contractor will be on site intermittently working on final clean up, art work  and landscaping

All lanes are open on Exchange St. Northbound from Ford St to S. Plymouth Ave.  

 Ramsey Constructors Summer 2022 Occasional lane closures & parking restrictions
See or call onsite representative Brian Hosmer (585) 662-9204 or call Frank Bonn, City Project Manager at (585) 428-8257
 
Field Office is located at 232 S Plymouth Ave basement level.
Hazardous Sidewalk Replacement, Northwest Quadrant, 2022 Phase 3 Repair and replace hazardous sidewalk in sectors 15-20 of the northwest quadrant of the City.  Bordered by Rochester and Southern Railroad,  Driving Park Ave., The River and Winchester St. Updated 10/28/22: Construction is complete, clean up and topsoil and seeding are ongoing.  Espana Construction Fall 2022 Occasional sidewalk closures and possible limited access to driveways.  See or call on site representative John Knapp (585) 370-1794, or call Frank Bonn, City Project Manager at (585) 428-8257.
Main Street Streetscape & Pedestrian Wayfinding, Phase II The scope of work consists of replacement of the existing streetscape between Exchange Boulevard/State Street and South Avenue/St. Paul street. Updated 3/10/23: Work is substantially complete, punch-list work will take place through the spring.

https://www.cityofrochester.gov/MainStreet2/
 Sealand Contractors Corp. Fall 2022      Daily lane closures and parking restrictions for full project corridor. See or call on site representative Tim Sherwood (585) 376-2140, or call Matt Putnam, City Project Manager at (585) 428-7494.
Orange and Saxton Streets Rehabilitation Work involves: Milling and Resurfacing of the existing roadway; storm sewers improvements; new curb; spot sidewalk replacement; lighting and signage.  Updated 10/30/22:  City's contractor has completed all major work.  .  RG&E and their contractors  are still working on the underground electrical system.  Villager Construction, Inc. Fall 2022 Occasional lane and sidewalk closures for the project corridor. See or call on site representative Karen Montgomery (585) , or call Frank Bonn, City Project Manager at (585) 428-8257.
South Avenue (Elmwood Ave to East Henrietta Rd) Work involves: Milling and Resurfacing of existing roadway, spot road base repair, spot curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramp repairs,  and roadway utility adjustments. In addition, new bicycle facilities, bus stop landing pads, traffic loops, pavement markings, curb bump outs and mid-block crossings will be installed at select locations. Updated 03/17/23: Contractor to begin milling and paving operations August 2023. Exact start date TBD. 

Project Webpage		 Keeler Construction Fall 2023 Occasional lane, sidewalk, and parking closures. See or call City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field Office location TBD. 
South Avenue (Elmwood Ave to Bellevue Dr) Work involves: full depth reconstruction of South Avenue, from Elmwood Ave to Bellevue Drive, including new water main, drainage structures, curb, pavement, sidewalks, signals, lighting, signing, marking, landscaping and other streetscape enhancements.   Updated 03/17/23: Contractor to begin catch basin adjustments and water main installation tentatively on April 3rd, 2023. 

Project Webpage

Expect traffic delays and lane shifts daily.

 Sealand Contractors Corp.       Fall 2023 Daily lane closures and parking restrictions.  See or call onsite Representative Mike Melino (585) 430-1826 , or call Sam Giovino, City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field Office location 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 300.
State Street (Basin St to the Inner Loop) Work involves: full depth reconstruction of the existing roadway; water main; storm sewers; curb, pavement; sidewalk; signals; lighting; signing; marking; landscaping; and other streetscape enhancements. Updated 3/10/23: Utility work continuing through winter shut down. Lane closures will occur occasionally.

City's contractor is shut down for the winter and will begin construction again in March of 2023 weather depending.

NOTE: CONSTRUCTION TO CONTINUE TILL THE END OF THE 2023 CONSTRUCTION SEASON. 

https://www.cityofrochester.gov/StateStreet/
 Villager Construction, Inc. Fall 2023 Daily lane closures and parking restrictions See or call on site representative Paul Winterkorn (585) 298-2387, or call Matt Putnam, City Project Manager at (585) 428-7494.
University Avenue (Culver Rd to Clifford Ave) Work involves: Milling and Resurfacing of existing roadway, spot road base repair, spot curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramp repairs,  and roadway utility adjustments. In addition, new bicycle facilities, bus stop landing pads, traffic loops, pavement markings, curb bump outs and mid-block crossings will be installed at select locations. Updated 03/17/23: Contractor to begin milling and paving operations Mid April 2023. Exact start date TBD. 

Project Webpage		 Keeler Construction Fall 2023 Occasional lane, sidewalk, and parking closures. See or call City Project Manager at (585) 428-6704.

Field Office location TBD. 
Weaver Street (Remington St. to Hudson Ave.) Work involves: full depth reconstruction of the existing roadway; storm sewers improvements; new curb; pavement; spot sidewalk replacement; new lighting; signing and trees.  Updated 10/30/22: 
City's contractor has completed all major work, clean up and minor work is ongoing.		 Ramsey Constructors, Inc. Fall 2022 Utility work is ongoing with some lane reductions See  or call onsite Representative Jeremy Kimble(585) 953-9374, or call Frank Bonn, City Project Manager at (585) 428-8257.
Waring Road (Culver to Norton) Work involves: full depth reconstruction of the existing roadway; water main; storm sewers; curb, pavement; sidewalk; signals; lighting; signing; marking; landscaping; and bicycle facilities.  Updated 10/28/22:   City's contractor has completed all major work, clean up and minor work is ongoing. Ramsey Constructors, Inc. Fall 2022 Lane reductions are in place with on street parking restricted. See  or call onsite Representative Joe Mancini(585) 319-3618, or call Frank Bonn, City Project Manager at (585) 428-8257.

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