Project Details

SR 12B: Pavement Reconstruction, Safety Improvements, Village of Hamilton

Project ID No. 206539

Description

THIS PROJECT WILL RECONSTRUCT ROUTE 12B IN THE VILLAGE OF HAMILTON, MADISON COUNTY. THE STATE CERTIFIES THAT THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE REGIONAL SAFETY EVALUATION ENGINEER AND SIGNED OFF BY THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC ENGINEER.

Issue Description:
Village of Hamilton Reconstruction and intersection improvement project.  Project will rehabilitate the pavement within the Village of Hamilton and also address safety issues at the intersections.  The intersection of Route 12B at Lebanon St. and Payne St. has the highest volume of  pedestrian activity in our Region. Safety Concerns - Overtaking/sideswipe crashes and accidents related to confusion of the non-typical 5-legged intersection. The crash rate exceeds the statewide rate by more than 1.5x. Deliverability Concerns - Environmental/Cultural Resources, Right of way

Project Overview

Project Status

  • The current status of the project is In Development.
  • The Bid Opening is expected to be in Spring 2027.
  • Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2027.
  • Construction is expected to be completed in Summer 2028.

Cost of the Project

The project cost is approximately $27,000,000 .

This project receives funding from the following sources:

Federal: Yes

State : Yes

Local : Yes

The scheduled dates shown are approximations only. For more detailed information, please utilize the "Contact Us" information provided.

Location

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

Counties
MADISON

Towns
HAMILTON

Villages
HAMILTON

02 Region Map

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)
121th Assembly District (Joe Angelino)

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.

Community Outreach

2026-01-06
For Immediate Release: 01/06/2026

Contact:

Heather Tehan, Public Information Officer |  Heather.Tehan@dot.ny.gov | (315) 793-2447

 

STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN VILLAGE OF HAMILTON, MADISON COUNTY

 

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026, pertaining to an upcoming pavement reconstruction and safety enhancement project on State Route 12B in the Village of Hamilton, Madison County.

NYSDOT will host the open house style meeting from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Hamilton Public Library Community Room, 13 Broad Street, Hamilton, NY.  The public is welcome to attend this meeting as part of NYSDOT’s continuing effort to encourage public participation in the development of transportation projects.

Attendees will have an opportunity to view updated preliminary design plans, provide comments, and speak with NYSDOT representatives, who will be available to answer individual questions related to the project.  

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 Heather Tehan, NYSDOT Public Information Officer, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501, or call (315) 793-2447.

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.

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 For Immediate Release: 03/11/2025

 

Contact:

Heather Tehan, Public Information Officer |  Heather.Tehan@dot.ny.gov | (315) 793-2447

 

STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN VILLAGE OF HAMILTON, MADISON COUNTY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, pertaining to an upcoming pavement reconstruction and safety enhancement project on State Route 12B in the Village of Hamilton, Madison County.

The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Hamilton High School Auditorium, 47 West Kendrick Avenue, Hamilton, NY 13346. The public is welcome to attend this meeting as part of NYSDOT’s continuing effort to encourage public participation in the development of transportation projects.

The meeting will begin with a formal presentation of design alternatives for the State Route 12B reconstruction project, which is in the preliminary design phase. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the presentation alternatives following the formal presentation. NYSDOT representatives will be available to receive comments and answer individual questions and concerns.

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 projects.

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 Heather Tehan, NYSDOT Public Information Officer, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501, or call (315) 793-2447.

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.

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Public Information Meeting 3:

STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN VILLAGE OF HAMILTON, MADISON COUNTY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, pertaining to an upcoming pavement reconstruction and safety enhancement project on State Route 12B in the Village of Hamilton, Madison County. 

The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Hamilton High School Auditorium, 47 West Kendrick Avenue, Hamilton, NY 13346. The public is welcome to attend this meeting as part of NYSDOT’s continuing effort to encourage public participation in the development of transportation projects. 

The meeting will begin with a formal presentation of design alternatives for the State Route 12B reconstruction project, which is in the preliminary design phase. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the presentation alternatives following the formal presentation. NYSDOT representatives will be available to receive comments and answer individual questions and concerns.

For further information, submission of written comments regarding this project, or if a sign language interpreter, assisted listening system or other accommodation will be required to facilitate your participation in the meeting, please contact Brian Hoffmann, NYSDOT Regional Design Engineer, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501, or call (315) 793-2429. 

Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org, or download the free 511NY mobile app. Follow NYSDOT on X, formerly known as Twitter: @NYSDOT and MohawkValley@NYSDOTUtica. Find NYSDOT on Facebook at facebook.com/NYSDOT.

Public Information Meeting 2:


STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS ON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN VILLAGE OF HAMILTON, MADISON COUNTY

Two Sessions on Project to Rehabilitate State Route 12B Set for September 6 at The Hub in Hamilton

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host two public information meetings on September 6, 2023, pertaining to the State Route 12B Pavement Reconstruction and Safety Enhancement Project in the Village of Hamilton, Madison County.

The sessions will be held at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at The Hub, 20 Utica St, Hamilton, NY 13346. The public is welcome to attend either session. The meetings are part of NYSDOT’s continuing effort to encourage public participation in the development of transportation projects.

Each session will begin with a formal presentation of design alternatives for the State Route 12B reconstruction project, which is in the preliminary design phase. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the presentation alternatives following the formal presentation, in an open-house format. NYSDOT representatives will be available to receive comments and answer individual questions and concerns.

For further information, submission of written comments regarding this project, or if a sign language interpreter, assisted listening system or other accommodation will be required to facilitate your participation in the meeting, please contact Brian Hoffmann, NYSDOT Regional Design Engineer, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501, or call (315) 793-2429.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org, or download the free 511NY mobile app. Follow NYSDOT on X, formerly known as Twitter: @NYSDOT and MohawkValley@NYSDOTUtica. Find NYSDOT on Facebook at facebook.com/NYSDOT.    

Public Information Meeting 1:

STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS ON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN VILLAGE OF HAMILTON, MADISON COUNTY

The New York State Department of Transportation will host two public information meetings on March 28, 2023, pertaining to the State Route 12B Pavement Reconstruction and Safety Enhancement Project in the Village of Hamilton, Madison County. The sessions will be held in an open house format from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Hub, 20 Utica St, Hamilton, NY 13346. The public is welcome to attend either session.

The meetings are part of NYSDOT’s continuing effort to encourage public participation in the development of transportation projects. The sessions will feature displays about the State Route 12B project, which is in the preliminary design stage, and provide an opportunity for discussion with NYSDOT representatives, who will be available to receive comments and answer individual questions.  No formal presentation will be made.

For further information, submission of written comments regarding this project or if a sign language interpreter, assisted listening system or other accommodation will be required to facilitate your participation in the meeting, please contact Brian Hoffmann, NYSDOT Regional Design Engineer, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501, or call (315) 793-2429.

 

Reports/Documents

Reports and Documents will be made available here as the project progresses.

Plot Map shown at the January 29,2026 public meeting

January 29, 2026 Public Meeting Open House Handout
April 7 2025 public meeting handout
April 7 2025 public meeting presentation slides
The fly through video in the original PowerPoint presentation will not play here, as this is a PDF file of the slides.

April 7 2025 downtown plot map
April 7 2025 Hamilton corridor plot map
April 7 2025 12B at Eaton NB to SB tractor trailer wheel path
April 7 2025 12B at Eaton SB to NB tractor trailer wheel path
Handout for May 7, 2024 Public Meeting for NYS Route 12B

A large map of the current alternatives for the State Route 12B project in the village of Hamilton
Public Meeting May 7, 2024 Presentation 1
A presentation at the third public meeting held on May 7, 2024.
Public Meeting May 7, 2024 Presentation 2
A public meeting presentation concerning roundabout education, May 7, 2024.
Handout for September 6, 2023 Public Meeting for NYS Route 12B
Rt 12B Hamilton Public Meeting Presentation September 6, 2023
A PDF of the presentation shown at the September 6, 2023 public meeting.
Rt 12B Project draft alternatives large plot
A large poster of each draft alternative along the Route 12B Corridor in the Village of Hamilton.
Handout for March 28, 2023 Public Meeting for NYS Route 12B

Objectives

Route 12B Pavement Reconstruction

 
This specific corridor has been identified as having locations with a crash rate higher than the statewide average for a similar type of facility which warrants an investigation and capital investment to remedy this safety issue. Multiple concepts are being evaluated to improve bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular safety, while improving the overall function of the corridor.
 
Project Objectives and Goals:
 
• Enhance safety, access, and mobility for all users
• Rehabilitate the distressed pavement
• Address deteriorated drainage system
• Incorporate Complete Streets features and promote Active Transportation
• Improve pedestrian facilities to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements
• Support economic revitalization of the project area
• Enhance streetscapes
• Improve traffic flow and operations, calm traffic, and encourage lower speeds through the corridor
• Coordinate with planned Village of Hamilton and Colgate University projects

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
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