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Improvements: Current News
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) recently awarded a contract to construct the second stage of the State Route 376 (Raymond Avenue) project in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County. The contract was awarded to Green Island Contracting, LLC, Glenmont, New York.
Construction began the week of April 5, 2008 and is expected to be completed by December 2008. Work will include the full reconstruction of Raymond Avenue, including improved drainage, sidewalks, lighting and landscaping. A third roundabout will replace the traffic signal at the Collegeview Avenue and Fulton Avenue intersection. Collegeview will also be reconfigured to provide parallel parking along both sides of Collegeview Avenue. The intersection of Hooker Avenue with Raymond Avenue, at the southern end of the project, will be reconfigured, eliminating the existing ramp with a designated right turn lane at the existing traffic signal. The heavy construction work planned for Raymond Avenue between College Avenue and the East Bound Route 44/55 arterial will occur during the summer months when school is not in session and traffic demands are reduced. Although the project will involve no detours and Raymond Avenue will have at least one lane open in each direction, travelers are advised to watch for temporary lane closures, flagging personnel, and occasional traffic stoppages as this work progresses. During the heavy construction phase, it’s anticipated that some local travelers will seek alternative routes to avoid construction. For this reason, the City of Poughkeepsie, in partnership with NYSDOT, developed and will be implementing traffic calming measures on Grand Avenue prior to the commencement of heavy construction on Raymond Avenue. For details on the construction schedule please click here.
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