Your go-to resource for information about the Main Street infrastructure repair and improvement project.
Construction crews with CCI Companies has begun the two-year project to rebuild Main Street in historic downtown Cortland. The construction is part of the City of Cortland’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, which is being funded in part by a $10 million dollar grant awarded by the State of New York.
Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information about the Main Street construction project. Please note, all detours and construction activity is subject to weather and other related variables.
5/22 - 5/26/2023
Installation of water mains continues at the intersection of Main Street, Tompkins Street, Port Watson Street and South Main Street. Flaggers will be controlling traffic on Port Watson and Tompkins. Parking on the West Side of Main is restricted.
5/15 - 5/19/2023
There will be multiple projects happening simultaneously -
PROJECT NO. 1
Crews will be preparing the intersection of Main Street, South Main Street, Tompkins Street and Port Watson Street for the installation of water mains on Tuesday, May 16th. This work is expected to last 2-3 hours, but will substantially impact traffic in this busy intersection during the morning commute. Flaggers will be in place but motorists are urged to avoid the busy intersection at the streets listed above.
PROJECT NO. 2
Crews will continue installing new water mains along the west side of Main Street between West Court and South Main Street. Parking along the West side of Main from Orchard Street to Clayton is restricted.
PROJECT NO. 3
Vault work will continue along both sides of Main Street, which may require intermittent sidewalk closures.
*All work is subject to weather.
5/8 - 5/12/2023
There will be multiple projects happening simultaneously -
PROJECT NO. 1
Construction crews will continue installing sewer laterals along the west side of Main Street between Court Street and Tompkins.
PROJECT NO. 2
Crews will also be installing new water mains on the west side of Main Street between Court and Tompkins Street. This work will require the closure of the entrance to City parking lot between the Marketplace Mall and the VFW. As well as on-street parking on the west side of main street between Court street and Clayton Ave. Traffic on Main Street will be restricted to one lane.
PROJECT NO. 3
Vault work will continue along both sides of Main Street, which may require intermittent sidewalk closures.
4/17- 4/21/2023
There will be multiple projects happening simultaneously -
PROJECT NO. 1
Crews will continue replacing water mains along the west side of Main Street at the intersection of West Court, Court Street and Main Street. This work will require the closure of West Court Street at the intersection of Main Street on Monday, April 17 and Tuesday, April 18.
This closure may be extended based on weather and related variables. Motorists using West Main Street to access Downtown are advised to seek an alternate route during this period.
Parking along the west side of Main Street from Orchard Street to West Court Street will be impacted. Visitors and employees should utilize the Groton Avenue parking lot, as well as available parking on Haskell Place. Additional parking is available In the Port Watson Street parking lot and near the City Fire Station.
PROJECT NO. 2
Vault work will continue along both sides of Main Street, which may require intermittent sidewalk closures.
4/10- 4/14/2023
Crews from CCI will continue the water main installation at the intersection of Main Street, West Court and Court Street. Alternating lane closures will be in effect with flagging operations in place.
Parking restrictions remain in the vicinity of NBT Bank and the Marketplace Mall.
4/3 - 4/7/2023
There will be multiple projects happening simultaneously -
PROJECT NO. 1
Crews will remove trees along Main Street, Wednesday through Friday, April 5-7. Rolling parking restrictions will be in place on the East and West sides of Main Street during this period. Visitors to downtown during the hours of 8am-5pm should plan to park in City owned parking lots.
PROJECT NO. 2
Crews will be installing a new water main between West Court and Court Street. Traffic on Main Street will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic.
PROJECT NO. 3
Crews will begin replacing underground utility vaults. This is an ongoing, multi-week project, with the first vault being replaced at 2-8 Main Street. Sidewalk restrictions will be in place.
Please follow detour directions and be mindful of work crews. Thank you for your cooperation.