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Changes Coming to Monroe Avenue in Late 2026 with $13M Road Project
New York's Department of Transportation plans to improve safety and walkability along the busy corridor.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is planning a $13 million improvement project for Monroe Avenue in Brighton, New York later this year. The project aims to enhance safety and walkability along the busy corridor, with plans to repave the roadway, reconfigure the lane structure, and add new crosswalks and bike lanes. Construction is expected to begin in late 2027 following the completion of a bridge replacement project on the 590 Bridge over Allens Creek, and is slated for completion in winter 2029 or 2030.
Why it matters
The Monroe Avenue corridor is an important thoroughfare in the Brighton area, serving both local residents and commuters. The planned improvements aim to make the road safer and more accessible for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, aligning with the state's Complete Streets policy that prioritizes multi-modal transportation. The project has garnered input from the local community, with the Brighton Town Supervisor proposing additional measures to further enhance the road's functionality as a main street for the area.
The details
The $13 million project will repave Monroe Avenue along Route 31, from Highland Avenue to I-590. In addition, the DOT plans to reconfigure the lane structure, reducing it from four 10-foot lanes to two 10-foot travel lanes, a 12-foot center turn lane, and 4-foot shoulders on both sides. The town supervisor is advocating for even narrower 10-foot travel lanes with 5-foot bike lanes on both sides, consistent with the state's Complete Streets policy. Other proposed improvements include additional crosswalks with rapid rectangular flashing beacons and a reduced speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph.
- Construction is expected to begin in late 2027 following the completion of a bridge replacement project on the 590 Bridge over Allens Creek.
- The improvement project is slated for completion in winter 2029 or 2030.
The players
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
The state agency responsible for planning and executing the $13 million Monroe Avenue improvement project.
Bill Moehle
The Brighton Town Supervisor who is advocating for additional measures to enhance the road's functionality as a main street for the area.
What they’re saying
“One of the most important, I think, positive elements of their plan is the lane reconfiguration.”
— Bill Moehle, Brighton Town Supervisor (stargazette.com)
“We don't want Monroe Avenue to just be a thoroughfare that you use to head out to Pittsburgh or Victor or wherever else you're going. We just think we could even do better with the speed limit production, with the bike lane, with the crosswalks, all of those things.”
— Bill Moehle, Brighton Town Supervisor (stargazette.com)
“What we would like to see is all three of those lanes being ten-foot-wide lanes. With five-foot bike lane shoulders, signage, and lane markings that describe it as a bike lane.”
— Bill Moehle, Brighton Town Supervisor (stargazette.com)
What’s next
Construction on the Monroe Avenue improvement project is expected to begin in late 2027 following the completion of the 590 Bridge replacement project over Allens Creek.
The takeaway
The planned $13 million Monroe Avenue improvement project in Brighton, New York aims to enhance safety and walkability along the busy corridor, aligning with the state's Complete Streets policy. The town supervisor is advocating for additional measures to further transform the road into a vibrant main street for the local community.
