Federal Register #FHWA20260793

Environmental Impact Statement Preparation for Central New York Forward Project

This opportunity involves the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) initiating an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Central New York Forward Project in Onondaga County, NY. - Government Buyer: - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) - Project Scope: - Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for transportation improvements in the Towns of Cicero and Clay - Focus areas include NYS Route 31, US Route 11, NYS Route 481, and Interstate 81 interchanges - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental consulting services for EIS preparation - Analysis of alternatives (no-build and three build concepts) - Assessment of operational improvements, capacity upgrades, bridge enhancements, and multimodal access (public transit, pedestrians, bicyclists) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public and agency engagement to inform EIS scope - Evaluation of impacts on traffic, environment, historic properties, and social conditions - Anticipated permits and authorizations required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named at this stage - This is an early-stage planning and public engagement notice, not a solicitation for construction or equipment procurement.

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in coordination with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Central New York Forward Project located in the Towns of Cicero and Clay, Onondaga County, New York. The project aims to address existing and foreseeable transportation needs, including multimodal improvements, on NYS Route 31, US Route 11, and the interchanges with NYS Route 481 and Interstate 81. The EIS will evaluate several alternatives, including no action and three build concepts, assessing impacts on traffic, environment, historic properties, and social conditions. Public comments are solicited to inform the scope and content of the EIS, with a comment deadline of August 14, 2026.

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