South Street (NYS Route 34) Corridor Enhancement Project

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South Street November 2021
South Street November 2021

The South Street Corridor Enhancement Project is completed.  Pictured here is a photo of the project area taken from to city line looking north:

General Project Description

The South St Corridor Enhancements project is set to get underway with tree removals starting March 16th.  The project will replace the Wood Brook culvert, reconstruct the roadway, establish new water, storm, street lighting and sanitary services, and replace and extend existing sidewalk.  Primary traffic detour will be implemented with the start of utility construction operations on April 5th and will allow for local traffic only within the project limits. Anticipated completion date is the end of 2021.

Major work phase schedule: 
March 16th - Start Work  [tree removals]
April 5th -  Detour South St (Rt 34): local traffic only [water main and drainage] 
July 26th  to October 28th  -  Culvert Replacement, Sanitary, and Storm
October – Final paving  
November 1st – End South St (Rt 34) detour
November 19th – Project Completion  


South Street Cooridor Enhancement Project Completion Presentation Slides (December 9, 2021)


Detour Information

South St Corridor Detour map

Detour: Due to construction on South Street in the City of Auburn, “Thru Traffic” will not be permitted and will be directed to use the designated detour route.  Only “Local Traffic” will be permitted on South Street to access homes and businesses within the project limits. All truck traffic must use the designated detour. Emergency services will continue to have access. VIEW THE DETOUR MAP

Traffic from the South (in the Town of Fleming):
Head northeast on Sand Beach Road (CR 27) for 1.3 miles. Enter traffic circle and follow signs for NY 38 North (Lake Ave). Follow Lake Ave (NY 38 North) for 1.2 miles to Swift Street (NY 38 North).  Make left on Swift Street (NY 38 North) and follow for 0.6 miles to South Street (NY 34/38).

Traffic from the North (in the City of Auburn):
Heading South on South Street (NY 34/38), turn left onto Swift Street (NY 38 South).  Follow Swift Street (NY 38 South) for 0.6 miles to Lake Ave (NY 38). Turn right onto Lake Ave (NY 38 South) and follow signs for NY 38 South for 1.2 miles. Enter traffic circle and turn right onto Sand Beach Road (CR 27). Head southwest for 1.3 miles to South Street Road (NY 34).


If you have questions or concerns please contact one of the project representatives.  

City of Auburn City Engineer William Lupien, phone 315-255-4132, wlupien@auburnny.gov

Project Engineering: C&S Engineers 
Construction Supervisor: Dustin Trivisonno (315) 256-2724
Resident Engineer: Mark Norton (315) 532-0431
Design Engineer: Jeff Reina, PE (315) 380-7188

Contractor: Suit – Kote 
Project Manager: Jon Debiew (814) 350-4520 / Paul Nanni [Vacri Const.] paul@onebrickavenue.com
Superintendent: Rich Pember (607) 745-5081

DETAILED CONTRACTOR WORK SCHEDULE: Contractor work schedule as of 08/2021