Crews start resurfacing State Route 298, Thompson Road, and Carrier Circle in Onondaga County

DeWITT, N.Y. — Construction crews have begun work on a $10.5 million project that will resurface portions of Thompson Road and State Route 298 — including Carrier Circle and Military Circle — in the towns of DeWitt and Salina in Onondaga County.

The project will add new pavement and make improvements to sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, and traffic signals to ease travel and enhance safety, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) said in a June 13 news release. The roads form a “vital travel corridor” that supports numerous businesses and is widely used by motorists looking to reach downtown Syracuse, the city’s northern suburbs, Interstate 690, and the New York State Thruway, the department said.

The project will resurface a 3.1-mile corridor that includes Thompson Road, which is also known as State Route 635, from James Street to its junction with State Route 298 at Carrier Circle. State Route 298 will be resurfaced from Carrier Circle to Court Street (also known as State Route 598) — a stretch that includes Military Circle. 

Existing pavement will be milled to a depth of 1.5 inches and a new overlay of asphalt will be added to restore road surfaces to a good condition and extend the service life of the roadways, per the NYSDOT. Upgrades will be made as needed to sidewalks, curb ramps, signs, crosswalks, pavement markings, traffic signals and guiderails. Crews will also clean and repair drainage systems, the department added.

All traffic will be maintained on site using daily lane and shoulder closures. All paving operations on Thompson Road and Carrier Circle will be performed at night. The project is expected to be completed in November of this year, according to the NYSDOT.