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Construction to shutter part of road at Cornell through Summer 2026

2 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Part of a major roadway at Cornell University is shut down for an extended period.

Beginning today, Hoy Road is closed to all traffic between Campus Road and the Duffield loading dock entrance for work on the Duffield Hall Expansion Project.

Officials say the construction and closure will continue through next summer.

Access to Rhodes, Upson, Phillips, and Duffield Halls will be maintained via Dryden Road.

You can monitor any changes to TCAT bus routes here.

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