WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — If you live in West Seneca, you know how important the Union Road Bridge is. It's been under construction for months, and with snow now here, people are wondering when this project will wrap up.
"I frequent this road very often and never see anyone working," Lynne wrote to us in an email. "It causes bad traffic backups now, but come winter/snow, it will be a nightmare."
After Lynne sent that message, I reached out to NYSDOT and found out the timeline is unclear.
"NYSDOT is currently developing thorough repair plans that will be incorporated into the ongoing rehabilitation project, and the safety of the traveling public remains our highest priority," said a spokesperson. "The bridge will remain open with the existing lane restrictions in place."
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Those repair plans are addressing issues leading to the bridge closing in October, which is making the timeline unclear.
That planning is likely why you don't see work on the bridge day to day.
"The New York State Department of Transportation is working to ensure the long-term structural integrity of the bridge carrying Union Road over Buffalo Creek in West Seneca," said the NYSDOT spokesperson.
With that timeline still uncertain due to the delay, we'll update you when we learn more.
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