Work on the Chautauqua Lake bridge starts today. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports that the New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect closures and lane shifts along Interstate 86 in the area of the bridges over … [Read more...]
Funding Allocated To Resurface Part of I-86 in Chautauqua County
Funding has been allocated to resurface part of I-86 in Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $100 million in funding for state roadways, including $2.8 million to resurface the eastbound lanes of I-86 from the Pennsylvania State line … [Read more...]
Two Killed in Head-On Crash on I-86 Saturday
Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on crash on I-86 in the town of Ellicott. State Police in Jamestown report that a car driven by 30-year old Mathew Berry of Randolph was traveling the wrong way in the westbound lane of I-86 without … [Read more...]
Georgia Woman Guilty in Fatal I-86 Crash
A Brunswick, Georgia woman has been found guilty for causing a fatal car crash on I-86 in the town of North Harmony in July 2021 51-year old Bradley Wakefield of New Albion, Cattaraugus County died in that crash. Chautauqua County District … [Read more...]
Two Local Road Projects to Benefit from Additional State Highway Funding
ALBANY - State highway funding announced by the governor on Monday will help to complete three different road projects in Chautauqua County. Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced resurfacing projects totaling $75 million will be completed this … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information on Truck Involved in Weekend Accident on I-86
BEMUS POINT - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying a white pick up truck that was involved in a hit-and-run accident along I-86 on the Chautauqua County Veterans Memorial Bridge. According to a report … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Major I-86 Renovation to Begin Next Spring
JAMESTOWN - If you’ve recently traveled on I-86 across Cattaraugus County, you’ve probably noticed that repairs of the roadway are finally getting underway. Congressman Tom Reed – who currently represents Cattaraugus County in Washington – spent time … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Bridge in Sherman Renamed for Former Legislator
SHERMAN - Motorists driving on Interstate 86 will soon see new signs stating that the Route 76 bridge in Sherman is dedicated in memory of Alfred F. Jones, a tireless community advocate and public servant. During a ceremony Monday afternoon, the … [Read more...]