Town of Sweden Highway Department

07/27/2026

Last week, the Town of Sweden Highway Department successfully completed a paving project on Colby Street on behalf of the Monroe County Department of Transportation

Monroe County contracts with the Town of Sweden Highway Department to perform maintenance and roadway improvements on Monroe County roads within the Town of Sweden. We appreciate Monroe County's proactive approach to preserving its roadway infrastructure and investing in preventative maintenance to keep roads in excellent condition for the traveling public.

We would like to recognize our Highway Department crew for their outstanding work and dedication in making this project a success. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality are evident in the finished product.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our municipal partners from the Town of Ogden Highway Department, Town of Parma Highway Department , Town of Riga Highway Dept, Town of Hamlin, and Town of Clarkson for providing personnel and equipment to assist with the project. Working together allows us to complete projects efficiently while making the best use of taxpayer resources.

Finally, thank you to our contractor partners:

Sweeting Enterprises for paving operations.
D. Clark Distributors for tack coat application operations.
Villager Construction for milling operations.

Projects like this are only possible through the collaboration of dedicated public employees and trusted local partners. Thank you to everyone who helped make this another successful roadway improvement project.

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06/21/2026

🚧 Update: Owens Rd Paving Project Postponed due to forecasted rain. The project has been rescheduled for Tuesday June 23, 2026. 🚧

OWENS ROAD PAVING PROJECT

Monday, June 22, 2026
(Rain Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026)

📍 LOCATION
Owens Road between Route 31 and South Avenue

🕕 WORK HOURS
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

⚠️ EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS
Alternating one-way traffic will be in effect throughout the paving operation.

🚧 ADDITIONAL ROAD CLOSURE
South Avenue will be CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC between Owens Road and Brook Terrace during paving operations.

🚗 PLEASE AVOID THE AREA
If possible, use alternate routes on paving day to:

• Reduce traffic delays
• Improve worker safety
• Help crews complete the project efficiently

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this roadway improvement project.

👷 TOWN OF SWEDEN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

06/19/2026

🚧 ROAD PAVING NOTICE 🚧

OWENS ROAD PAVING PROJECT

Monday, June 22, 2026
(Rain Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026)

📍 LOCATION
Owens Road between Route 31 and South Avenue

🕕 WORK HOURS
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

⚠️ EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS
Alternating one-way traffic will be in effect throughout the paving operation.

🚧 ADDITIONAL ROAD CLOSURE
South Avenue will be CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC between Owens Road and Brook Terrace during paving operations.

🚗 PLEASE AVOID THE AREA
If possible, use alternate routes on paving day to:

• Reduce traffic delays
• Improve worker safety
• Help crews complete the project efficiently

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we complete this roadway improvement project.

👷 TOWN OF SWEDEN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

06/04/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – NYS ROUTE 19 (TOWN OF BERGEN)🚧 FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, NYS Route 19 will be CLOSED to all traffic at the Black Creek Overflow, located approximately 2.2 miles north of the NYS Route 33 intersection in the Town of Bergen.

The closure is necessary to allow the New York State Department of Transportation to replace the Black Creek Overflow Bridge with a new integral abutment galvanized steel girder bridge.

🔶 DETOUR INFORMATIONA signed detour will be in place utilizing:• NYS Route 33• NYS Route 36• NYS Route 31

Advance warning signs will be installed prior to the closure to alert motorists of the upcoming traffic pattern changes.

🚴 BICYCLE DETOUR part of NYS Bike Route 19- A signed bicycle detour will also be provided during the closure.

📅 Expected Closure Duration:June 1, 2026 through late September 2026

06/02/2026

✅ NYS 31A REOPENING UPDATE

NYS 31A (4th Section Road) will reopen to traffic by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, June 3rd.

Thank you for your patience throughout this New York State DOT project!

05/07/2026

🇺🇸 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – MEMORIAL DAY FLAG PLACEMENT 🇺🇸

The Town of Sweden is seeking volunteers to help honor the brave men and women who served our country by placing American flags at veterans gravesites within Town-owned cemeteries.

📍 Meet at the big red barn at Lakeview Cemetery
4988 Lake Road South
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM

Approximately 850 flags will be placed throughout the cemeteries. With enough volunteers, this important tradition takes about one hour to complete.

Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Helping place these flags is a meaningful way to show respect and ensure our local veterans are never forgotten.

If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Highway Superintendent Brian Ingraham at [email protected].

Please share this post to help spread the word and support this important community tradition.

04/08/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE DELAY – NYS 31A (4th Section Rd) 🚧

Please note: The road closure on NYS 31A (4th Section Road) has been delayed due to utility relocation work delays.

📅 The closure is now expected to begin April 27, 2026 and be closed for 4 weeks.

📍 Location: Between County Line Rd and West Sweden Rd

This is a New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) project, not a Town of Sweden project.

The road will be fully closed for a culvert replacement project, and a posted detour will be in place during the 4 week closure.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution in the area.

04/01/2026

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT

E. Canal Rd. is currently closed between Sweden Walker Rd. and Owens Rd. due to flooding.

The New York State Canal Authority stormwater pipe that runs under the Erie Canal is operating at full capacity. However, due to the extreme amount of rainfall we have received, stormwater has backed up in the area. The water is continuing to drain, but the roadway remains unsafe for travel at this time.

According to WROC News 8 Chief Meteorologist Eric Snitil, radar data showed the Town of Sweden received approximately 5.10 inches of rain in the past 24 hours. In addition, March 2026 has been the wettest March in 90 years.

At this time, some other roads throughout the Town have water encroaching into the driving lanes, but all other roads remain open and passable.

Please use caution, slow down. We will provide updates as conditions change.

03/23/2026

🚛 Town of Sweden Spring Pick-Up Reminder 🌿

The Town of Sweden Spring Pick-Up is scheduled for the week of April 27th.

All items must be placed at the road edge by 7:00 AM on Monday, April 27.

Please be sure to have everything out on time so we can efficiently service all residents.

Thank you for your cooperation!