Entries Tagged as 'transportation'
It is no secret that getting to the Adirondacks can be a challenge. We are a primarily drive-in destination and if you do a search, you won’t find an Adirondack International Airport. Well, that’s not exactly true, there is the Adirondack Regional Airport at Lake Clear, but with less than a handful of flights a day, it doesn’t really count. So what are the best airports for the traveler wishing to visit the Adirondack region?
Given the sheer size of the Adirondacks, locals think in terms of hours when it comes to getting from one place to another. Crossing the Adirondack region takes between 3-4 hours – any way you want to go. What most people don’t know, it is relatively easy fly-in close to our region.
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Tags: airport·albany·burlington·montreal·ottawa·plattsburgh·saranac lake·syracuse·transportation
Update: July 2006 – Roadwork is complete. Still dangerous, but now the wall is bulletproof. Watch out for cyclists!!
DOT AWARDS CONTRACT FOR ROUTE 73 AND 86 UPGRADE
The New York State Department of Transportation after years of temporary solutions, much research, and public comment has announced the commencement of repairs this Spring along Routes 73 and 86 in Essex County. Luck Brothers of Plattsburgh, NY has been awarded the contract – Yeah for them! Construction along these two routes will significantly impact access to the Lake Placid – High Peaks region of the Adirondacks from points East, specifically the Northway.
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Tags: transportation·whiteface·wilmington
Well, we’re actually talking about “road” rehab, but the metaphor is appropriate. In our “City that Likes to Drive by the Lake”, there are many roads in need of repair. Lucky for us the city speed limit is puportedly 30 Mph so even the most “in need of rehabilitation” roads are tolerable.
“Another major road construction project will be undertaken in the City of Plattsburgh this summer.
Margaret Street from Robinson Terrace to Cornelia Street, City Hall Place from Bridge Street to City Hall and Upper Bridge Street will all be renovated.”
According to Mayor Dan:
“This will further enhance the downtown and help businesses along Margaret Street”
(Courtesy Press Republican, By JOE LoTEMPLIO, Staff Writer)
In the meantime, plan to avoid downtown, North-South traffic should transit the city via Oak and Catherine Streets otherwise known as Route 22.
Tags: plattsburgh·transportation
