Syracuse Mayor Sharon F. Owens announced the City’s 2026 road reconstruction plan, offering a preview of projects scheduled for the upcoming paving season. The work will be completed by the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) and Department of Engineering using a combination of local, state and federal funding.
The 2026 plan includes repaving approximately 20 miles of city streets, with projects in every quadrant of Syracuse. The Syracuse Common Council approved funding for the projects during the February 9 regular meeting. The City also plans to seal and resurface additional streets in areas without curbing to extend the life of existing roadways.
“I am proud to share this year’s road reconstruction plan with our residents,” said Mayor Owens. “Investing in our streets is investing in our neighborhoods. As we move into the construction season, our focus remains on delivering safe, reliable infrastructure while keeping residents informed every step of the way.”
The Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council (SMTC) evaluates road conditions annually on a scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent). The SMTC data shows sustained long-term improvement in roadway conditions citywide, with roads in excellent condition nearly doubling since 2018. While the share of roads rated fair and poor both declined by about 4.5%.
“Working with SMTC gives us a clear view of street conditions across the city,” Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Henry. “This data-driven approach helps us invest where needs are greatest and improves infrastructure in a fair and strategic way.”
The City’s Department of Engineering will continue coordinating infrastructure improvements through its Dig Once approach this season, aligning road reconstruction with underground utility upgrades. Projects include:
- Brighton Avenue from Thurber Street to Seneca Turnpike and Seneca Turnpike south to Cityline (excluding I-81 work areas).
- Midland Avenue from Ostrander Avenue to Seneca Turnpike.
- East Colvin Street from Comstock Avenue to Cityline, pending state approval.
The coordination with water, sewer, gas and telecommunications providers helps reduce future disruptions and protects newly paved roads from unnecessary excavation
In 2025, the City completed approximately 18 miles of road reconstruction from its approved paving list, continuing steady progress in improving roadway conditions across Syracuse.
Residents and businesses with questions about upcoming construction can contact Cityline by calling 315-448-CITY (2489).
List of Planned Work
The Department of Public Works is planning road reconstruction projects — which include milling (removal of existing pavement), repaving and, when necessary, curb replacement. Project completion is contingent upon the availability of materials, equipment, staffing and weather conditions.