Getting There: Why does it seem like potholes are back on 787? – Times Union

Q: Can you find out why potholes are appearing in approximately the same location as before the recent resurfacing of Interstate 787 South just after passing under the Patroon Island Bridge? Was the road surface not properly repaired?

A: The state Department of Transportation, which did the repaving project, will take a look at the location for underlying issues and address accordingly, said public information officer Bryan Viggiani.

The DOT repaved 4.5 miles of I-787 between Exit 3B and Exit 7 in 2020.

CDTC updates: The Capital District Transportation Committee will meet Thursday at 3 p.m. to amend the current 2019-2024 Transportation Improvement Plan to include an engineering feasibility and planning study for the I-787 corridor, an overheight vehicle detection and warning system installation for Glenridge Road, investments in CDTA and projects to enhance mobility for seniors and people with disabilities.

The CDTC will also discuss the Draft 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Plan.

Comments and questions must be submitted by Wednesday at 4 p.m. by calling 518-458-2161 or emailing cdtc@ctdcmpo.org.

Carman Road closures: Carman Road (Route 146) between Wayto Road and Marra Lane in Rotterdam and the access road connecting to the I-890/Thruway interchange will be closed Friday night until Monday morning June 24-27 and July 8-11. Exit 9B on I-890 East will also be closed.

The closures are to allow for continuing work to install a previously announced roundabout intended to improve traffic flow and ease congestion. Major construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022, with minor work continuing in 2023. Additional weekend closures to install the roundabout on Carman Road at Lydius Street are planned for later this year.

All properties on Carman Road will remain accessible. For local destinations, drivers will be detoured to Fort Hunter Road and Curry Road (State Route 7). For interstate access, drivers will use Curry Road at I-890 Exit 9A and Highbridge Road at I-890 Exit 8. Trucks will be detoured to a route using Route 146, U.S. Route 20 (Western Avenue), State Route 158 and Curry Road.

CDTA garage cleaning: The Capital District Transportation Authority will start its annual garage cleaning on Friday, starting with the Rensselaer Rail Station parking garage. The rail station garage will be closed from Friday to Monday at 8 a.m. All vehicles must be removed from the first and second floors of the garage before 8 a.m. Friday or they will be towed. Surface lots A, B and C will still be available for parking.

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Getting There: Why does it seem like potholes are back on 787? - Times Union