Herkimer, NYPublished •Verified 2026-11-09
Route 28 (Mohawk Street) in Herkimer Closes Nov. 11–13 Between Fifth Avenue and Canal Access Road
Why it matters here
Route 28 carries traffic between the Thruway and the village of Herkimer, so drivers using that stretch of Mohawk Street will be on a detour for three days, starting on Veterans Day.
State Route 28 (Mohawk Street) in the village of Herkimer closes to all traffic between Fifth Avenue and Canal Access Road from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, for pavement work, the state Department of Transportation announced. WUTR/CNYHomepage and the Daily Sentinel carried the notice.
What to know:
- Follow the posted detour. The route wasn't spelled out in advance.
- The Thruway (I-90) entrance stays open to northbound Route 28 traffic.
- Work depends on the weather, and the dates could change.
- Speeding fines double in work zones.
Check 511NY or call 511 before you drive. Heading to Utica at night this week? The North-South Arterial is down to one lane overnight Nov. 10–13.
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