These Broome County Roads Will See Work Starting Monday, August 3

Orange cones have a way of appearing on the exact morning you are already running late.

If you regularly travel through Broome County, a little advance warning could save you from wondering why a line of cars is suddenly moving at the speed of a lawn mower.

The Broome County Department of Public Works has released its highway work plan for the week beginning Monday, Aug. 3. Crews will be working on storm cleanup, drainage systems, culverts, guide rails, and roadside mowing.

Storm Damage Cleanup Planned on Oquaga Lake Road

Crews are scheduled to continue cleaning up storm damage along Oquaga Lake Road.

The county did not provide specific work hours or announce whether any section of the road will close. Drivers should watch for crews, equipment, signs, and possible changes in traffic patterns while traveling through the area.

Ditch Cleaning Scheduled on Three Broome County Roads

Ditch cleaning is planned along three roads:

• Oquaguaga Road
• Old Newark Valley Road
• Dunham Hill Road

Roadside ditches help move rainwater away from the pavement. When they become clogged with dirt, branches, leaves, or other debris, water can collect near the road and contribute to flooding, erosion, and pavement damage.

It might not be the most exciting road project on the weekly list, but anyone who has watched water pour across an Upstate New York road during a heavy storm knows why clear drainage matters.

Culvert Work Will Affect Four County Roads

Broome County highway crews will also perform culvert work at several locations:

• North Sanford Road
• Old Route 17
• Old Newark Valley Road
• Hardie Road

Culverts carry water underneath roads and driveways. Work around them may require crews and equipment to operate close to traffic, so drivers should slow down and leave extra room when passing through a work area.

Guide Rail Repairs Planned on Nanticoke Drive

Drivers using Nanticoke Drive should watch for crews repairing guide rails.

The county did not specify which section of Nanticoke Drive will be affected. If this road is part of your regular commute, school route, or trip into town, giving yourself a few extra minutes would not be a bad idea.

Roadside Mowing Will Continue Across Broome County

Highway crews will also mow rights of way along county roads throughout the week.

That means drivers could encounter slow-moving mowing equipment in different parts of Broome County, even on roads not specifically named in the work plan.

It is easy to become impatient when you come up behind a mower, especially when you have somewhere to be. However, roadside mowing helps maintain visibility around curves, intersections, signs, and shoulders.

What Broome County Drivers Should Know

Drivers should watch for temporary signs, workers, equipment, and possible lane changes on affected roads. If any of these roads are part of your usual drive, plan a little extra time and give highway crews plenty of space to work.

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The schedule was released by the Broome County Department of Public Works Highway Division on July 31.