NYSDOT Starts on Hornell Gateway Corridor Project

Major $64.1 million reconstruction of nearly 3-mile stretch of highway to enhance safety and quality of life

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:39pm

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An extreme close-up of the rough, pebbled surface of a road, with the texture and colors of the asphalt and gravel highlighted in dramatic lighting, conveying the raw materials and infrastructure of the Hornell Gateway Corridor Project.The Hornell Gateway Corridor Project will reconstruct and modernize a key transportation route, improving safety and access for the city and surrounding region.Hornell Today

The New York State Department of Transportation has begun a major $64.1 million construction project to reconstruct a nearly three-mile stretch of State Route 36 in Hornell, New York. The Hornell Gateway Corridor Project will reconfigure intersections, add a shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists, and make other upgrades to improve safety and quality of life for the city and surrounding communities.

Why it matters

The Hornell Gateway Corridor Project is a transformative infrastructure investment that will modernize a key transportation route, improve access to local businesses, and provide better accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists in the growing city of Hornell and the surrounding region.

The details

The project will reconstruct State Route 36 from the intersection of Cass Street, Elm Street and Broadway in the City of Hornell to County Road 66 (Webbs Crossing Road) in the Town of Hornellsville. It will reconfigure intersections, add a new shared-use path, and make other upgrades to enhance safety and quality of life. During construction in 2026 and 2027, the road will be reduced to one lane in each direction, though intersections and property entrances will remain open.

  • The Hornell Gateway Corridor Project began construction in 2026.
  • The project is expected to continue through 2027.

The players

New York State Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for overseeing the Hornell Gateway Corridor Project and other transportation infrastructure improvements across New York.

Kathy Hochul

The Democratic Governor of New York who announced the start of the Hornell Gateway Corridor Project, describing it as a 'transformational' investment for the city and region.

Marie Therese Dominguez

The Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation, who called the Hornell Gateway Corridor Project a 'generational project' and 'game changer' for the city.

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What they’re saying

“The City of Hornell is a gem of the Southern Tier and this project will be nothing short of transformational for the Maple City. From better access to Alstom and Wegmans, to new pavement and miles of new shared use paths, we are ready to get to work to enhance safety, shore up much needed infrastructure and make Hornell a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

— Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York

“This is a project that has been talked about for years in the community, and we are ready to break ground and transform State Route 36 into a state-of-the-art transportation hub for the City of Hornell that will better serve all users of the transportation network, fuel economic activity, and bring new opportunities for commerce and recreation to the entire region.”

— Marie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner, New York State Department of Transportation

What’s next

The Hornell Gateway Corridor Project is expected to continue through 2027, with the road reduced to one lane in each direction during the 2026 and 2027 construction seasons.

The takeaway

The Hornell Gateway Corridor Project represents a significant investment in modernizing a key transportation route in the Southern Tier region of New York. By enhancing safety, improving access to local businesses, and providing better accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists, this project will have a transformative impact on the city of Hornell and the surrounding communities.