Rapid-transit corridor construction begins Monday
Jun. 10—ROCHESTER — Construction of Rochester's Link Bus Rapid Transit corridor will be added to downtown construction Monday.
Deemed a major milestone in the city's transportation future, the project aims to bring faster and environmentally sustainable transit service to city residents, downtown employees and visitors in the downtown area, stretching west through the Uptown Neighborhood.
The Link system is expected to be operational in 2027, with anticipated service providing 11,000 rides daily along the planned 2.8-mile corridor.
Construction of the route and related amenities is expected to begin in phases along Second Street Southwest, starting with utility upgrades and leading to full roadway improvements as the project progresses. Phases will include:
* June 16 to mid-July: Water and stormwater infrastructure improvements will be made on Second Street Southwest between 11th and 12th avenues. Traffic will be shifted to the south curb, leaving one lane of travel in each direction.
* Mid-July to mid-August: Infrastructure improvements, traffic will shift to the north curb on Second Street Southwest between between 11th and 12th avenues, leaving one lane of travel in each direction.
While construction is underway, residents and businesses can expect temporary lane reductions and closures along the Second Street Southwest corridor. Signage, advance notice and continued access to local properties are expected to help keep people and traffic moving safely.
For more information on traveling downtown visit: www.downtownrochesterconstruction.org .
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