x
Breaking News
More () »

Erie County road conditions get high marks

A survey of over 2,400 lane miles of Erie County roadways found improvements in their conditions over the years.

ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — A new survey by the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) shows that conditions of roads owned and maintained by Erie County have earned improved grades this year.

The Erie County Department of Public Works’ Highways Division says that the assessment shows the county’s overall road score rose to 7.02; an increase from the 6.25 grade received two years ago, and the highest mark the county has received since the turn of the century.

The GBNRTC coordinated with staff from the Highways’ Division to complete the assessment over the summer, surveying over 2,400 lane miles for their physical condition.

They looked at things like the amount of scaling, cracking, patching, raveling, and faulting on a road’s surface.

The ratings of these measures are made on a one to ten scale, where one represents the “poorest” roadway condition, and ten the “best” roadway condition. Pavement scores above six are considered a satisfactory pavement condition.

Erie County’s previous GBNRTC road scores are as follows:

  • 2017: 6.25
  • 2015: 6.16
  • 2013: 6.51
  • 2011: 6.59
  • 2009: 6.97
  • 2007: 6.91
  • 2005: 6.73
  • 2003: 6.24
  • 2001: 6.35

For more information:

On the Erie County Department of Public Works, visit: www.erie.gov/dpw

On the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council, visit: www.gbnrtc.org

RELATED:

Erie County Executive releases proposed 2020 budget

City addresses North Buffalo traffic concerns

Before You Leave, Check This Out