FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2021
Final Paving on
Broadway to Begin Next Week,
Changes to Traffic
Pattern Will Take Effect
KINGSTON, NY –
Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that preparation for final paving
for the Broadway Streetscape Project will begin on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Milling will occur early next week on Broadway from the roundabout to Pine
Grove Avenue, followed by paving and striping.
There will
be no parking on Broadway between E. St. James St. to Pine Grove next
week to allow for paving work and striping. Drivers are encouraged to use side
streets for parking.
Starting
next week, drivers will see significant changes to the Broadway traffic
pattern. There will be a protected bike lane with street parking between the
bike path and traffic. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes, with one turning
lane in the center. The new signals will be activated and will be coordinated
to improve traffic flow.
“The
Broadway Streetscape Project has been years in the making, and we are so
excited to see the finished roadway begin to take shape next week,” said Mayor
Noble. “We thank everyone – especially the businesses along the Broadway
corridor – for their patience, and we ask the public to stay alert and use
caution when navigating the new traffic configuration.”
Drivers are
reminded to be vigilant in looking out for cyclists and pedestrians:
» Stop for
pedestrians at crosswalks
» Slow down
and obey the posted speed limit
» Yield to
pedestrians and cyclists when turning
» Look
before opening your door
» Allow
three feet when passing bicyclists
» Turn on
vehicle headlights at dusk