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...]
Chautauqua County Airports Receiving $1.6 Million For Infrastructure Enhancements
The Chautauqua County Airports in Dunkirk and Jamestown are receiving a combined total of $1.6 million for infrastructure enhancements. The Jamestown Airport will receive $1.1 million toward the improvement of existing commercial space within the … [Read more...]
New Traffic Signal At West Sixth St., Whitley Avenue To Be Activated August 30
A new traffic signal at the intersection of West Sixth Street and Whitley Avenue is set to be activated August 30 in Jamestown. The New York State Department of Transportation said the signal will operate in flashing mode from August 30 through … [Read more...]
CARTS Rebranding to CHQ Transit, Unveils New Busses
The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System, also known as CARTS, unveiled new busses and a new brand of CHQ Transit. Chautauqua County used a $826,900 State Department of Transportation grant to purchase nine new busses CHQ Transit Senior … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Bridge To Receive $78 Million Rehabilitation
The Chautauqua Lake Bridge will receive a $78 million rehabilitation over the next four construction seasons. The State Department of Transportation held a ground breaking ceremony in Bemus Point Tuesday to kick off the project. State DOT … [Read more...]
Work Zone Speed Monitoring Program Up and Running in NYS
An Automated Work Zone Speed Monitoring Pilot Program is up and running in New York State. The program is a joint initiative between the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority. A total of 30 speed … [Read more...]
JCC to Begin Offering State DOT Welder Certification Test
Jamestown Community College will begin offering the State Department of Transportation welder certification test beginning January 13. Until now, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua county residents seeking the certification have had to travel … [Read more...]
City Puts NYS On Notice for Over Washington Street Road Reconstruction Project
Construction on Washington Street will not be completed this season. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city received notice from New York State on the status of the project, "And, as a response to that, Jeff (Lehman) and his team have … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Grant Funding for Dunkirk Airport Runway Lighting Project
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a resolution accepting a $669,915 grant for the Dunkirk Airport at a special meeting Monday night. Airport Manager Shannon Barnhart, speaking at the meeting, said that money from the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Hold Special Meeting to Vote on Dunkirk Airport Grant
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold a special meeting Monday night to vote on a grant for the Dunkirk Airport. The $669,915 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration is for 90% of a project to do runway lighting improvements. The rest … [Read more...]
