NYS Department of Transportation

Going to the NYS Fair this weekend? 🎥 Listen to Amber Stevens, our Emergency Management Coordinator, for a heads-up on traffic and some tips for a smooth and safe experience!

👷♂️ At the NYS Fair, you'll have the chance to meet over 200 dedicated NYSDOT volunteers from across the state who’ve come together to staff our exciting exhibits. Without their hard work, we wouldn’t be able to bring you the interactive, engaging experience we’ve planned. A huge thank you to all our volunteers preparing for this 13-day extravaganza.

The excitement is building as we put the final touches on our NYSDOT exhibits at the Science and Industry Building! Our team is making sure everything is perfect—from the interactive traffic signal demos to the latest updates on the I-81 project. You’ll also find our live school bus inspection area ready to give you an inside look at how we keep school transportation safe. We’re covering every detail to bring you an experience that’s not just informative but also fun and engaging. Whether you’re curious about career opportunities or want to learn how we’re shaping New York’s future, our exhibits have something for everyone. Get ready to explore with us tomorrow—there’s so much to discover! 🎡 More here: https://on.ny.gov/4dNeigI

🎙 Heading to The Great New York State Fair? We’ve got tips for having the best Fair experience ever on this episode of the DOT POD. Listen for insights on what it takes to make the Fair run like clockwork from new Fair Director Julie LaFave and NYSDOT’s Amber Stephens who also share strategies for a seamless visit. Listen in or subscribe to the latest episode of "The DOT POD" here: 🎙 Apple: https://apple.co/3RaLdn9 🎙 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3MP1rzK 🎙 iHeartRadio: https://bit.ly/3RaZQGI 🎙 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sAS3sB You can also listen to “The DOT POD” at podcast.dot.ny.gov

🚨 Big Changes Are Coming to Watertown International Airport! 🚨 Step back in time with us as we revisit the 1950s through a classic film, "Wings Over Dexter," shot at Watertown International Airport. 🎥✈️ This nostalgic look into the past beautifully contrasts with the exciting future ahead! 👇 Thanks to $28M in funding from Governor Kathy Hochul’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition—administered by NYSDOT—a brand new terminal is on the horizon. This project is set to transform the airport and bring monumental improvements to travelers and the community alike. 🌟 A huge shoutout to the Gordon Knox Collection and UNT Libraries for making this glimpse into history possible. Stay tuned for more updates as we build a brighter future for aviation in Upstate New York!

🚦 It takes an entire team to keep traffic running safe and smooth when the NYS Fair kicks off in two days! Meet Amber Stevens, our Emergency Management Coordinator, who, along with our dedicated NYSDOT team, works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure traffic flows smoothly. From managing traffic signals to coordinating with local authorities, the entire team plays a crucial role in keeping fairgoers safe and on the move.

Just a reminder: "5 more days until the NYS Fair! Our NYSDOT team is working hard, and has already begun setting up equipment and installing an actual I-81 Syracuse roundabout floor graphic for our full room of exhibits in the Science and Industry building!"

As summer winds down, our highway maintenance crews do not! Remember when you're trying to squeeze in those last-minute summer adventures, please drive safely and responsibly in work zones and respect the people who are ensuring our roads and bridges are safe. 🛣️👷♂️ #SlowDown #MoveOver #StayAlert

Grove’s Civil Engineering Senior Design Class partnered with NYS Department of Transportation to address critical upgrades along the Van Wyck Expressway (VWE) from Federal Circle to Hoover Avenue in Queens. As a critical conduit for commercial and passenger travel to and from JFK Airport— a key international hub offering access to over 100 international destinations that is projected to handle over 75 million passengers by 2030—the VWE requires upgrades vital for reducing congestion and improving access. They aimed to enhance vehicular capacity for passenger and freight movements essential to the region's economic vitality and to rectify operational, geometric, and structural issues. Sameh Abdellal, E.I.T, Zane Amray, E.I.T., Andy Calle, David Castano, Justin Chen, Marica Criollo, Rebecca Gindoff, EIT, Ukesh Gothe, Fatmah Hassanin, E.I.T., Muhammad Idrees, Abdelrahman Lamada, Justin Lin, Christopher Mekhtiyev, Yehuda Simcha Pollack, Meri Stojanova, E.I.T, Derrick Williams, E.I.T., and Linda Yuen, E.I.T formed three teams to tackle this project: ▶      Transportation Team: Traffic analysis, alignment and roadway design. ▶       Structural Team: Deck, girder and pier design. ▶      Environmental Team: Air, noise and soil pollution studies. Together, they developed a design that offered a strategic solution to reduce travel time and enhance access to JFK Airport through: ▶       Increased Capacity: Adding lanes in each direction ▶       Bridge Improvements: Designing three new bridges over North Conduit Avenue, the Belt Parkway, and South Conduit Avenue ▶       Traffic & Structural Analysis: Conducting traffic modeling, crash analysis, and designing new bridge components These proposed enhancements will significantly improve travel efficiency and support JFK Airport’s growing demand. 🛣️🚧 🌉 #GSOEIndustryDay2024 #Civil Engineering #TransportationEngineering #Infrastructure #JFKAirport #UrbanPlanning #TrafficManagement #EngineeringExcellence #Innovation #Solutions #TeamProjects

Major progress Update! The Sullivan County International Airport terminal construction has gone vertical using timber structure members instead of steel. This $23M project creates a gorgeous, state-of-the-art gateway that will unite communities, fuel economic growth, and foster increased tourism for the entire Catskill Region. For more on this project and how NYS and NYSDOT continue to invest in upstate airports, visit: https://bit.ly/4coKyXz