Project Details

North Genesee St. Gateway Bridge and Multi-Modal Connector Project

Project ID No. 204707 , Contract Number D265768

Description

THIS PROJECT WILL REPLACE TWO BRIDGES CARRYING ROUTE 921C (NORTH GENESEE STREET) OVER MOHAWK RIVER, HARBOR LOCK ROAD AND ERIE CANAL, CITY OF UTICA, ONEIDA COUNTY.  THIS PROJECT WILL ALSO REHABILITATE N. GENESEE STREET FROM WURZ AVENUE TO I-790.

Issue Description:
BIN 4051710 - N. Genesee St/Mohawk River: The project will replace two deteriorating bridges over the Mohawk River and the National Historic Erie Canal that are the ¿Main Street Gateway¿ connecting the New York State Thruway I-90, I-790 and surrounding rural communities to the heart of Downtown Utica.  The bridge replacement will address the condition and operational needs of the aging bridge, provide ADA compliant pedestrian/bicycle accommodations, and widen the bridge for a 3 lane section to address safety issues. The proposed project will include a 0.5-mile long 10 foot wide multi-use path on the east and west side of North Genesee Street for the redevelopment at the Harbor point brownfield site.  The multi-use path the will make the last connection to the Empire State Trail from C. Of Utica. Exterior girders on both sides are corroded along web and flanges below the pier joints. Span 3 girder G10 is the worst case with a crack and hole through the web on the backside of the bearing with as much as 60% loss in the horizontal plane and 18% loss in stiffener.  G1 & G10 girders are in similar condition at all pier joints. BIN 4051720 - N. Genesee St/ Erie Canal: The project will replace two deteriorating bridges over the Mohawk River and the National Historic Erie Canal that are the ¿Main Street Gateway¿ connecting the New York State Thruway I-90, I-790 and surrounding rural communities to the heart of Downtown Utica.  The bridge replacement will address the condition and operational needs of the aging bridge, provide ADA compliant pedestrian/bicycle accommodations, and widen the bridge for a 3 lane section to address safety issues. The proposed project will include a 0.5-mile long 10 foot wide multi-use path on the east and west side of North Genesee Street for the redevelopment at the Harborpoint brownfield site.  The multi-use path the will make the last connection to the Empire State Trail from C. of Utica.  The bridges have a condition rating of 4 requiri

Project Overview

Project Status

  • The project has been Under Construction.
  • The Bid Opening was on 06/25/2026

Project Schedule

Award of Contract Original Contract Completion Date* Estimated Substantial Completion Date* Construction Schedule Variance from Contract Award**
07/28/2026 12/11/2028 11/11/2028 Schedule Variance Indicator

**Schedule Variance Key:
● Red - Current Schedule Variance is > 10% of Original Completion
● Yellow - Current Schedule Variance is > 5% and <=10% of Original Completion
● Green - Current Schedule Variance is within 5% of Original Completion

Construction Costs

Contract Award Cost Approved Cost Changes Current Construction Contract Cost Cost Variance of Construction Contract**
$62,519,104 $0 $62,519,104 Cost Variance Indicator

**Cost Variance Key:
● Red - Current Construction Costs are > 10% of Contract Award Cost
● Yellow - Current Construction Costs > 5% and <=10% of Contract Award Cost
● Green - Current Construction Costs are within 5% of Contract Award Cost

This project receives funding from the following sources:

Federal: Yes

State: Yes

Local: No

*Project Schedule Definitions:
Original Contract Completion Date - This is a contractual date,at the time the Contractor is Awarded the contract, representing when the Contractor is obligated to complete all of the work required in the contract and will no longer have a presence within the highway Right-of-Way.

Estimated Substantial Completion Date - This is the day the public (including vehicles and pedestrians) has full and unrestricted use and benefit of the facilities both from the operational and safety standpoint.

Location

This project is located in the MOHAWK VALLEY region and includes the following:

Counties
ONEIDA

Cities
UTICA

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Legislative District:

This project falls within the geographical boundaries of the following legislative districts:

U.S. Senators
Schumer, Charles E.
Gillibrand, Kirsten

U.S. Congressional District(s)
22th Congressional District (John Mannion)

State Senatorial District(s)
53th Senatorial District (Joseph A. Griffo)

State Assembly District(s)
119th Assembly District (Marianne Buttenschon)

Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is a list of every project in New York State for which Federal funding is proposed to be used and that is scheduled to begin during the designated three Federal fiscal year time frame. To review the STIP Project List by Region please see the STIP Project Report.

History

This project is needed to address:

  • Aging structural condition of the bridges over the Mohawk River and Erie Canal which are approaching the end of useful life.
  • Safety concerns at the intersection of North Genesee St. and the I-90/I-790 ramps.
  • Pedestrian and bicycle accommodation deficiencies.

 

Preliminary project goals and objectives:

  • Replace the bridge crossings to new condition.
  • Enhance safety for all users.
  • Improve accessibility and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Support economic revitalization of the project area.
  • Enhance aesthetics of the corridor to create an inviting gateway to Utica.
  • Improve the corridor for future traffic flow and operations and encourage lower speeds.

Community Outreach

Draft Design Approval Document June 2025Draft Design Approval Document June 2025
Transportation Project Report, Project Scoping/Final Design Report June 2025
Notice of NEPA Hearing and Design Draft Doc availability
Notice of Pubic Hearing for PIN 2047.07 Bridge replacement Project at North Genesee Street Over Erie Canal and Mohawk River in the City of Utica, Oneida County.

Press Release for Public Information Meeting 11.13.24

For Immediate Release: 10/30/2024
Contact:
Heather Tehan, Public Information Officer | Heather.Tehan@dot.ny.gov | (315) 793-2447

STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR A GATEWAY BRIDGE AND MULTI-MODAL CONNECTOR PROJECT ON NORTH GENESEE STREET IN CITY OF UTICA, ONEIDA COUNTY

Open House Set for Wednesday, November 13 from 4 to 7 p.m.
At the North Utica Community Center

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, November 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. pertaining to a proposed gateway bridge and multi-modal connector project on North Genesee Street (State Route 921C) in the City of Utica, Oneida County. The informal, open-house-style meeting will be held in the North Utica Community Center, at 50 Riverside Drive, Utica.

The meeting is part of NYSDOT’s continuing effort to promote public engagement in the development of transportation projects. Attendees can view preliminary project plans, provide comments, and speak with NYSDOT representatives who will be available to answer individual questions and address concerns about the project. No formal presentation is planned.

Currently in the preliminary design phase, the project is intended to address the conditions of the bridges over the Mohawk River and Erie Canal. The project will also enhance safety and improve accessibility and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists along North Genesee Street from Wurz Avenue to the Reall Creek Bridge, support economic activity in the project area and enhance aesthetics of the corridor to create and inviting gateway to Utica. Construction is expected to start in 2026.

For further information, to submit written comments regarding this project or to request a sign language interpreter or assisted listening system or other accommodation at the meeting, please contact Brian Hoffmann, NYSDOT Regional Design Engineer, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501, or call (315) 793-2429.

About the Department of Transportation It is the mission of the New York State Department of Transportation to provide a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, protects the environment, and supports the economic well-being of New York State.

Lives are on the line; slow down and move over for highway workers!

For more information, find us on Facebook, follow us on X, regional X or Instagram, or visit our website. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
 

Reports/Documents

NEPA Public Hearing Presentation July 30, 2025
PowerPoint presentation slides as shown at the NEPA public hearing on July 30, 2025 for PIN 2047.07 North Genesee Street bridge replacement project city of Utica, Oneida County.
Draft Design Approval Document June 2025
Transportation Project Report, Project Scoping Report/Final Design Report June 2025
Notice of NEPA Hearing and Design Draft Doc availability
Notice of Pubic Hearing for PIN 2047.07 Bridge replacement Project at North Genesee Street Over Erie Canal and Mohawk River in the City of Utica, Oneida County.
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR A GATEWAY BRIDGE AND MULTI-MODAL CONNECTOR PROJECT ON NORTH GENESEE STREET IN CITY OF UTICA, ONEIDA COUNTY

Open House Set for Wednesday, November 13 from 4 to 7 p.m.

 At the North Utica Community Center

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, November 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. pertaining to a proposed gateway bridge and multi-modal connector project on North Genesee Street (State Route 921C) in the City of Utica, Oneida County. The informal, open-house-style meeting will be held in the North Utica Community Center, at 50 Riverside Drive, Utica.

The meeting is part of NYSDOT’s continuing effort to promote public engagement in the development of transportation projects. Attendees can view preliminary project plans, provide comments, and speak with NYSDOT representatives who will be available to answer individual questions and address concerns about the project. No formal presentation is planned.

Currently in the preliminary design phase, the project is intended to address the conditions of the bridges over the Mohawk River and Erie Canal. The project will also enhance safety and improve accessibility and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists along North Genesee Street from Wurz Avenue to the Reall Creek Bridge, support economic activity in the project area and enhance aesthetics of the corridor to create and inviting gateway to Utica. Construction is expected to start in 2026.

For further information, to submit written comments regarding this project or to request a sign language interpreter or assisted listening system or other accommodation at the meeting, please contact Brian Hoffmann, NYSDOT Regional Design Engineer, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501, or call (315) 793-2429.

About the Department of Transportation
It is the mission of the New York State Department of Transportation to provide a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, protects the environment, and supports the economic well-being of New York State.

Lives are on the line; slow down and move over for highway workers!


For more information, find us on Facebook, follow us on X, regional X or Instagram, or visit our website. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

Public Meeting Flyer 11/13/24

 

Additional Info/Links

New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is planning to replace the North Genesee Street Gateway Bridge on Route 921C in the city of Utica, NY. The agency’s goals are to bring the bridge into new condition, enhancing safety for all users and supporting the economic revitalization of the city. This project will improve the corridor for future traffic flow, encourage lower vehicle speeds, and improve accessibility and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists, enhancing the aesthetics of the corridor to create an inviting gateway to Utica.

Objectives

This project is needed to address:

  • Aging structural condition of the bridges over the Mohawk River and Erie Canal which are approaching the end of useful life.
  • Safety concerns at the intersection of North Genesee St. and the I-90/I-790 ramps.
  • Pedestrian and bicycle accommodation deficiencies.

 

Preliminary project goals and objectives:

  • Replace the bridge crossings to new condition.
  • Enhance safety for all users.
  • Improve accessibility and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Support economic revitalization of the project area.
  • Enhance aesthetics of the corridor to create an inviting gateway to Utica.
  • Improve the corridor for future traffic flow and operations and encourage lower speeds.

Contact Us:

If you have questions about this project, please contact us:

Heather Tehan
207 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
Phone: 315-793-6307
Email: heather.tehan@dot.ny.gov
Provide feedback on this project
Format: 518-457-6400