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Public works updates: Facet Road completion extended; Clemens Center pedestrian safety measures planned
Summary
Public Works reported the Facet Road reconstruction is delayed to Oct. 31, 2025, because of utility relocations; county and state DOT plan speed reduction, striping, signage and temporary crossing guards at the Clemens Center crosswalk after pedestrian near-misses.
County public works staff told the Chemung County Legislature that the Facet Road reconstruction project is nearing completion but the construction deadline was extended to Oct. 31, 2025.
Public works staff said the project’s schedule was split between 2024 and 2025 after unplanned utility relocations and redesign work were required. “Some utilities weren't where people thought they were,” staff said, which necessitated reconstruction and delayed final completion.
Separately, the Legislature discussed pedestrian safety at the midblock crosswalk near the Clemens Center. Public works and New York State Department of Transportation officials conducted on-site pedestrian and vehicle counts during an event and observed roughly 300 pedestrians using the crosswalk and several near-misses, officials said.
To improve safety, the DOT will reduce the posted speed limit on that section of Clemens Center Parkway from 40 mph to 35 mph and will increase striping and signage. County staff said additional measures under consideration or already in place include hiring crossing guards during large events, increasing event-area traffic control, and evaluating temporary road closures for major events — though staff cautioned closures could shift traffic and create other hazards.
Legislators and community members also suggested a dynamic feedback sign to warn approaching drivers during events and discussed encouraging patrons to use the parking garage and other lots to reduce midblock crossings. Public works staff said improvements are a “work in progress” and emphasized the midblock crosswalk represented a safety improvement over uncontrolled crossings that existed previously.
Ending: County staff said they will continue coordinating with NYSDOT and event organizers on targeted measures, and they urged continued reporting of pedestrian safety incidents to guide further action.
