July 10, 2026

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Route 202/Warren Street Culvert Replacement Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 13, 2026.  They informed us that they have cleared their DEC issues regarding the project. They are working with the contractor on expediting the schedule in order finish the project before school opens! Route 202 will be closed between Firemen's Field and Somers Middle School and will remain closed until the work is completed. Through traffic will be detoured around the construction zone. Please follow all posted detour routes and traffic signage.  

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June 30, 2026

4:00pm Update- After discussions today with the New York State Department of Transportation(NYSDOT),  the start date of the Route 202 culvert project closure has been delayed and Route 202 will remain open until further notice.

Once we have confirmed information from NYSDOT, we will provide an updated construction schedule and any changes to anticipated traffic impacts.

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10:30am Update- The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has informed us that the start date of the Route 202 culvert project closure has been delayed.

As of today, Route 202 remains open to traffic. Verizon utility crews were on site yesterday completing utility work, including the removal of utility poles, but the main construction work has not yet begun.

Town officials are meeting with the NYSDOT today to review the project's status and discuss the next steps. Once we have confirmed information from NYSDOT, we will provide an updated construction schedule and any changes to anticipated traffic impacts.

We understand residents are looking for timely updates and we appreciate your patience.

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June 25, 2026

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Route 202/WarrenStreet Culvert Replacement Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 29, 2026.

As a reminder, Route 202 will only be closed between Firemen's Field and Somers Middle School. The closure will be approximately 8 weeks.  Through traffic will be detoured around the construction zone. Please follow all posted detour routes and traffic signage to help ensure safe and efficient travel.

Temporary Traffic Notice – Lovell Street

To improve safety during the culvert replacement project, the Town Highway Department has installed temporary stop signs on Lovell Street, approximately 50 feet north and south of Westridge Drive.

These temporary traffic controls are expected to remain in place through the duration of the project, with completion anticipated in late August. Motorists are reminded to obey all posted traffic signs, reduce their speed, and use extra caution when traveling through the area.

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June 19, 2026

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will begin the Route 202/Warren Street Culvert Replacement Project on June 29, 2026. The closure will be approximately 8 weeks.

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As construction approaches, we want to clarify that Route 202 will only be closed between Firemen’s Field and Somers Middle School. Through traffic will be detoured around the work zone, and residents are encouraged to follow the posted detour routes and traffic signage to help ensure safe and efficient travel throughout the project. Click here for detour information.

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The project involves the replacement of a deteriorating culvert located beneath Route 202 at Warren Street. A culvert is a critical piece of infrastructure that allows water to safely pass beneath the roadway. Like bridges, roads, and drainage systems, culverts have a lifespan and must be repaired or replaced when they no longer meet safety and engineering standards.

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According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the existing culvert has reached the point where replacement is necessary. This is not a cosmetic improvement or a convenience project. It is a critical infrastructure and public safety project designed to ensure the long-term integrity of the roadway and the drainage system beneath it.

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Town officials will continue coordinating with NYSDOT, emergency services, and project stakeholders to minimize impacts on residents and keep the community informed as construction gets underway.

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June 12, 2026

The Town has received an important update from the New York State Department of Transportation regarding the upcoming Route 202/Warren Street Culvert Replacement Project. The road closure and detour will now begin on June 29, 2026, earlier than the previously announced July 7 start date. The revised schedule will provide additional construction time before the start of the school year.

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In preparation for the closure, detour signs will be installed in the coming weeks, and Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) will be deployed to notify motorists and provide traffic information.  Please click here for the details of the detour plan.

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The actual closure is between Somers Middle School parking lot and Warren St, both lanes will be closed between these two locations, there won’t be any thru traffic at this location.

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The Town will continue working closely with NYSDOT and keep residents informed as additional information becomes available.

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June 5, 2026

Route 202 at Warren Street will be completely closed to all traffic, vehicular and pedestrian on or about July 7, 2026. The closure will be approximately 8 weeks.

The old culvert will be removed and a new culvert will be installed.

·        On Route 202, going eastbound, traffic will go no further than Somers Middle School.

·        On Route 202, going westbound, traffic will go no further than Firemen’s Field. Westbound commuters will not be able to get past Warren Street.  Warren Street, at Route 202, occasionally may be closed during construction.

Detour Information

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May 26, 2026

Route 202 at Warren Street will be completely closed to all traffic, vehicular and pedestrian no earlier than July 7, 2026. Closure will be approximately 8 weeks.

Old culvert will be removed and a new culvert installed.

Culvert replacement information meetings open to all Somers residents will be held at the Heritage Room in Heritage Hills, 8 Heritage Hills Drive, Somers. 

Meeting dates are:

-- Wednesday, May 27th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

-- Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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