Rosendale – Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) announced that significant progress has been made in relieving a dangerous traffic situation along the Route 213 detour that winds through Rosendale and High Falls. Area residents and businesses have raised concerns about public safety and commercial activity being compromised due to a lack of adequate and proper signage, which the Assemblymember says is now being addressed.
“There was no prominent marking of commercial detours, which created a hazard in the area prompting residents to contact my office about safety issues,” Assemblymember Cahill said. “I worked with the Department of Transportation to correct this potentially dangerous oversight and steps are now being taken to ensure the detour is conspicuously marked for larger commercial vehicles, making the corridor safer for motorists and pedestrians.”
Last February, the State Department of Transportation closed the Route 213 corridor connecting Routes 32 and 209 when cracks were discovered in the roadway. Normally, state road closures involve public hearings and notifications, but in this case the situation warranted an immediate traffic ban.
Businesses have noted a decline in customer traffic due to the confusion regarding the ability to access Main Street in Rosendale. Assemblymember Cahill requested the Department of Transportation place signs indicating that the stores in Rosendale and High Falls remain open for business. Those sign have now been placed on Routes 32 and 209.
“I recognize that this closure has been very disruptive to the community. There has been some considerable progress made in addressing local concerns,” said Assemblymember Cahill. “However, there are outstanding issues and I will continue to work with local residents to get them addressed in a timely manner.”
Route 213 is the main connector for commercial vehicles that supply businesses in Rosendale and High Falls. It is also a vital route for accessing the Thruway and SUNY New Paltz.
Assemblymember Cahill can be reached at cahillk@assembly.state.ny.us or 338-9610.
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