Interstate 86 (Eastern)

Interstate 86 New York

Overview

Interstate 86 follows the corridor along New York Road 17 / Southern Tier Expressway, which was given loftier priority status in 1998. Designated in 1999, I-86 extends from simply east of Erie, Pennsylvania across the Southern Tier of New York to the state line at Waverly. A 2nd section runs along NY 17 from I-81 in Binghamton e ten miles to Windsor. Awaiting upgrades to Interstate standards, the remaining portion of the route is signed as NY 17. Specifically, fundamental improvements are required in the Binghamton and Catskills areas.

Ultimately, Interstate 86 will be signed across the entire Southern Tier, from Interstate ninety in Pennsylvania to I-87 (New York Thruway) at Harriman, New York. Locales served past the highway include Erie, Jamestown, Olean, Corning, Elmira, Binghamton, the lower Catskills region and Middletown. The unabridged route is known every bit the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Interstate Highway (per SAFETEA-LU Department 1929).

High Priority Corridor

Interstate 86 in Pennsylvania and New York is role of High Priority Corridor 36: New York and Pennsylvania State Route 17.

Parallel U.South. Routes

Interstate 86 does not follow any specific U.South. route with the exception of a minor portion of U.S. vi almost the eventual eastern terminus.

History

Interstate 86 was originally established by AASHTO on June 23, 1969 along a thruway corridor connecting Hartford, Connecticut with Sturbridge, Massachusetts. This was previously designated as I-84. Beginning at I-91 virtually Wethersfield, I-86 overlaid a portion of the Connecticut Route 3 expressway (quondam I-491) to the Route 2 superhighway at Eastward Hartford, with an unconstructed section extending northeast to come across I-84 at Manchester. I-86 followed I-84'south course from this signal northeast along the Wilbur Cross Highway into Massachusetts, ending at the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) north of Sturbridge. With I-86 overtaking the former route of I-84 from Manchester, I-84 was redirected due east from I-86 along a thruway to Bolton, and ultimately toward Providence, Rhode Isle.

The section of Interstate 86 that replaced I-491 between Wethersfield and I-84 at Manchester was decommissioned by AASHTO on July 13, 1976. Cancellation of the freeway from Route two northward through Glastonbury and Eastward Hartford preceded the removal of I-86.

Signs for I-86 remained posted forth the Wilbur Cantankerous Highway betwixt I-84 at Manchester and Massachusetts until plans for the extension of I-84 to Providence were officially dropped. I-84 was reestablished along its pre-1969 course while I-86 was removed altogether. The freeway spur between Manchester and Bolton was assigned as I-384. AASHTO approved these changes on May 23, 1984.

The I-86 designation in upstate New York was approved by AASHTO on November 6, 1998 as a 430 mile route, with the stipulation that information technology exist signed as a future corridor until the various segments of the expressway were brought up to Interstate standards. Completion of the Southern Tier Superhighway (NY 17 and PA 17) occurred at a ribbon cut ceremony held by the governors of New York and Pennsylvania on October 2, 1997. Work finished included the $19.1-million construction of ix.3 miles of the two westbound lanes from Sherman, New York to the Pennsylvania country line and $fourteen.9-million in construction on the seven mile stretch through Erie County. The two lane department of NY 17 in western New York was finished in the early 1980s.9 The westernmost 177 miles of the road in New York to Go out 48 in Due east Corning was officially upgraded to Interstate 86 on December three, 1999 post-obit dedication ceremonies held in Belfast and Corning.6

Inside the hamlet of Painted Post, Interstate 86 meets the northern terminus of both I-99 and U.S. 15. Originally constructed in the late 1950s every bit a traffic circle, the exchange joining U.Southward. 15 and NY 17 was converted to a diamond interchange in 1987.

In September 1997, studies began on means to improve the interchange and the nearby U.S. 15 ramps at Gang Mills. The New York State Section of Transportation (NYSDOT) followed with preparations on the Draft Environmental Bear on Statement (DEIS) in October 1998. This document was complete by July vi, 2001. "Culling 14" was selected equally the preferred alternative by Baronial 22, 2001. This choice was modified after receiving input from the public in a December six, 2001 Public Information Meeting.

Assuasive the department to proceed with the final blueprint for the projection, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) gave approval to NYSDOT on June 3, 2002. Construction upgrading the exchange into a high speed directional T interchange proceeded. Costing $41 million, the first phase of the project commenced in November 2003. Information technology included work to upgrade U.Southward. fifteen to Interstate standards and build the diamond interchange at Hamilton Street.1 With $xi 1000000 in work running through Leap 2005, the second phase reconstructed a two mile stretch of I-86 through the interchange with U.Southward. 15 and rebuilt the railroad bridge over the Conhocton River.i Focused on building the flyovers between the two freeways and ramps to Robert Dann Bulldoze, the third and concluding phase started in Spring 2005. Work ran through August 13, 2008, when a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to gloat the end of the $141-million interchange.eight

In February 2004, the FHWA canonical the add-on of eight more miles of I-86, extending the Interstate from Corning east to NY 14 / Exit 52 in Horseheads. Upgrades from Horseheads east to Exit 56 in Elmira resulted in the signing of the side by side section of I-86 on March 28, 2008.vii

The Southern Tier Expressway e from Exit 56 in Elmira to Exit 60 at Waverly and South Waverly, Pennsylvania was incorporated as Interstate 86 on July 31, 2013. Further e during the Summer 2005, work upgrading NY 17 effectually Owego and also between Windsor and Hancock commenced.5 Funds for this along with other sections of future Interstate 86 were allocated in the 2005 SAFETEA-LU. The stretch from Waverly to Exit 67 awaits I-86 designation, while work through Binghamton remains nether construction.

East from Interstate 81, a 9.9-mile section betwixt Kirkwood and Windsor was designated I-86 on May 1, 2006 (AASHTO approved this in May 2008). Beyond at that place, the 121-miles to Harriman vary between sections gear up for designation and those withal with at-grade intersections.7

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Source: Dec 31, 2018 Interstate Route Log and Finders List

I-86 Almanac Average Daily Traffic (AADT)

Corning, New York – circa 1981.

E of the original circle interchange betwixt the Southern Tier Expressway and U.Southward. fifteen at Painted Mail, NY 17 defaulted onto Dennison Parkway, a congested route through Downtown Corning.

Major Projects

Between 2001 and 2009, NYSDOT upgraded various segments of NY 17 to Interstate standards. With the western segment of NY 17 between Erie and Corning already Interstate standard, attention was directed toward the central and eastern segments. This included required improvements at Elmira, the "Kamikaze Curve" in Binghamton, and most the Catskills Mountains. NYSDOT predictable that this entire corridor would run across Interstate standards and exist fully signed equally Interstate 86 by 2009. The total cost to upgrade NY 17 to Interstate 86 was expected to run between $700 to $800 million. Ted Bennett, an I-86 Chairman, hoped to meet the entire I-86 project complete past 2008. He believed that if completed by that date, the region would do good in $3.2 billion growth.two

Work to upgrade Interstate 86 in Chemung County was completed by November 2012. Included was a $7.96-1000000 interchange built at Kahler Road, which opened afterward 2 years of work on July 7, 2004.4 Construction to address the problem at Kamikaze Curve, the site where Interstate 81 and NY 17 merge together due north of Downtown Binghamton, was to go to bid in May of 2006 (the project was eventually permit on September xv, 2011). Roadwork on the $xc million projection was to brainstorm three months subsequently and take well-nigh two years to consummate.iii

Split into separate phases and costing $148 1000000, The Prospect Mount project, includes work to reconstruct NY 17 to Interstate standards from Get out 72 (Mygatt Street) to NY 7 (Go out 4 on the overlap with I-81). Construction reconfigured Go out 72, replaced bridges over the Chenango River and redesigned the interchange with NY 7. The bulk of piece of work ran through December 31, 2015.

Phase Ii of the Prospect Mountain Interchange Reconstruction started on May fifteen, 2016 with an original completion slated for December 31, 2020. Substantial completion was estimated for March 1, 2020. Piece of work during this phase included reconstructing Leave 4 with new bridges and ramp improvements, and additional span replacements along NY 17.

I-86/NY 17 east at US 220 - Waverly, NY

I-86/NY 17 cross the Chemung River and dip due south into South Waverly, Pennsylvania, where they meet the northward end of U.S. 220. 07/04/05

NY 17 west at US 220 - South Waverly, PA

NY 17 (Southern Tier Expressway) shifts south through the civic of South Waverly, Pennsylvania alee of the parclo interchange (Leave 60) with U.S. 220. Interstate 86 commences west from the exchange. 07/01/05

Future Eastern Terminus I-87 – Harriman, New York

US 6/NY 17 east at I-87 - Woodbury

U.S. six splits with Future I-86/NY 17 for Bear Mountain. The land route departs the pike adjacent ahead of the New York Freeway connector. 08/04/07

NY 17 east at I-87 - Woodbury

Interstate 86 will conclude at I-87 just beyond the departure of NY 17 south to Suffern and New Jersey. NY 32 ties into this exchange from Newbergh, 15 miles to the north. 08/04/07

NY 17 east at I-87 - Woodbury

Interstate 86 volition conclude at I-87 just across the deviation of NY 17 south to Suffern and New Jersey. NY 32 ties into this exchange from Newbergh, fifteen miles to the north. 08/04/07

I-87/NY Thwy north at US 6/NY 17 - Harriman

Exit 16 departs Interstate 87 (New York Thruway) northbound for U.S. 6, NY 17 and Future I-86 west alee of the Woodbury Price Plaza in the hamlet of Harriman. x/05/14

I-87/NY Thrwy south at US 6/NY 17 - Woodbury

The New York Thruway arcs makes a number of S-curves southward through town of Woodbury to the trumpet interchange (Exit 16) with Future Interstate 86 west to NY 17/32 at Harriman and U.S. 6 due west to Goshen. 08/04/07

I-86 east at Chemung County - 2000

This shield assembly marked the temporary end of Interstate 86 shield at the Chemung/Steuben Canton line. The ensuing stretch of NY 17 east to NY xiv was added to I-86 in 2004. Photo taken by David Greenberger (04/00).

I-86/NY 17 east at NY 14 - Horseheads

Interstate 86 previously ended beyond the interchange (Leave 52B) with New York Route 14 in the village of Horseheads. 07/04/05

NY 17 west at I-86/NY 14 - Horseheads

The first confirming marker for Interstate 86 west preceded the interchange joining NY 14 with NY 17 in Horseheads. 07/01/05

NY 17 west at I-86/NY 14 - Horseheads

Interstate 86 bypasses Corning to the north, connecting preexisting segments of the Southern Tier Throughway (NY 17). 07/01/05

I-86 west at I-90 - Delhill Corners, PA

Advancing 2.five miles west from PA 89, Interstate 86 approaches Exits 1B/A for I-90. PA 89 north provides a cut off to I-90 eastward near the borough of North Due east. Photo taken by Jim Teresco (06/06/01).

I-86 west at I-90 - Greenfield Twp, PA

Interstate 86 defaults onto I-ninety west (Exit 1A). I-90 passes south of Erie, meeting Interstate 79, 16 miles to the west. ten/07/01

I-86 west at I-90 - Greenfield Twp, PA

An end shield accompanies milepost zero beyond from the gore point for Exit 1B to Interstate 90 eastward. 10/07/01

I-90 East at I-86

I-90 east at I-86 - Harbor Creek Twp, PA

Heading northeast from PA 531 outside Erie, Interstate xc next meets I-86 east at Exit 37. Photo taken by Tim Kubat (04/06).

I-90 east at I-86 - Greenfield Twp, PA

One quarter mile ahead of the trumpet interchange (Exit 37) with Interstate 86 in Greenfield Township. I-86 links with PA 89 ahead of the New York Country line. Jamestown is 35 miles to the e. Photo taken by Tim Kubat (04/06).

I-90 east at I-86 - Greenfield Twp, PA

Interstate 86 branches due east across the Southern Tier of New York as I-xc continues to straddle the Lake Erie coastline northeastward. I-190 to Downtown Buffalo lies 69 miles to the northeast. Photo taken past Tim Kubat (04/06).

I-90 east at PA 17 - 1998

Prior to the establishment of Interstate 86, the throughway east from I-90 was office of multi state route 17. The original PA 17 connects Blain and Liverpool to the north of Harrisburg. Photo taken by David Greenberger (07/30/98).

I-90 east at I-86 - 2000

Posted for a short period of time, this shield assembly acknowledged the previous route number of I-86 in Pennsylvania. Photograph taken by David Greenberger (04/00).

I-90 West at I-86

I-90 west at I-86 - North East Twp, PA

Two miles ahead of Interstate 86 east to Jamestown, New York on I-90 westbound. Photograph taken by Chris Elbert (07/06).

I-90 west at I-86 - North East Twp, PA

Advancing to within one mile of the trumpet interchange (Exit 37) with Interstate 86 east on I-ninety west. Photo taken past Chris Elbert (07/06).

I-90 west at I-86 - Greenfield Twp, PA

Go out 37 loops away from I-xc west to I-86 east alee of Mina, Sherman and Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York. Photo taken past Chris Elbert (07/06).

I-86 East

I-86 east after I-90 - Delhill Corners, PA

The showtime eastbound Interstate 86 reassurance shield. The seven mile stretch in Pennsylvania traverses agricultural areas and timberland. Photo taken by Douglas Kerr (12/08/02).

Sources:

  1. "I- 86 , Rt. 15 interchange under way." The Leader (Corning, NY), January 7, 2004.
  2. "Route 17 And Interstate 86 Plans." WBNG-TV (Binghamton, NY), October 2, 2003.
  3. "Kamikaze Curve fixes won't bear on homes, park." Press & Sun-Bulletin (Binghamton, NY), October three, 2003.
  4. "Kahler interchange grand opening today" The Leader (Corning, NY), July vii, 2004.
  5. "10-mile I-86 segment nigh wrap-up: Group updated on progress, costs." Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin (NY), April eight, 2005.
  6. "Long Stretch of Road 17 Becoming I-86 Today." The Buffalo News, Dec 3, 1999.
  7. NYSDOT | I-86 – Projection Map.
  8. "Interchange consummate" The Leader (Corning, NY), Baronial fourteen, 2008.
  9. "Governors Rejoice As Highway's Final Section Opens." The Buffalo News (NY), October 3, 1997.

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