# New York Completes Erie County Route 20 Reconstruction

New York State DOT completed a **$49 million** reconstruction of approximately one mile of U.S. Route 20 in Erie County on October 21, 2026, ahead of schedule and on budget. The work replaced a 1929 bridge, expanded the roadway to two travel lanes in each direction, and upgraded drainage and traffic controls. The project is complete, not an open procurement; it demonstrates recent state investment in transportation infrastructure in the region.

- The completed work offers transportation contractors a reference point for the scope and delivery of state highway projects, including bridge replacement, roadway widening, drainage, and traffic-control improvements.
- The project’s on-time, on-budget completion may be relevant to firms documenting delivery performance for future public infrastructure pursuits.
- There is no active solicitation identified in the signal. Contractors should treat this as a completed award and market indicator, not a current bid opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
- State of New York (New York State)
- Erie County

### Key Quotes
> I was proud to deliver millions from my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to build a new bridge with two new lanes for vehicles, as well as bicycle lanes and safer sidewalks, making it easier for people across Erie County to get to Bills games and more.
> — Charles Schumer, U.S. Senator

> By completing this project, we have fully modernized this vital important corridor to reduce bottlenecks and provide travelers, especially Bills fans, with smoother rides and fewer headaches as they head to their destinations.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor

> These improvements will help reduce congestion, improve safety and make travel easier along a roadway that carries more than 25,000 vehicles each day.
> — Mark C. Poloncarz, Erie County Executive

### Sources
- [Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $49 Million Project to Reconstruct Key Stretch of U.S. Route 20 in Erie County | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-49-million-project-reconstruct-key-stretch-us-route-20) - NY