The State Street ramp from Oriskany Street in Utica will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m starting Tuesday, May 6 for drainage work.

The New York State Department of Transportation says motorists traveling east on Oriskany Street wanting to access Route 12 north will be directed to stay on Oriskany Street /5S east, left onto John Street, merge onto Genesee Street north, right onto Auert Ave, right onto I-790 west/Route 5 west, to Route 12 north.

Signs will be in place to direct traffic to the detour routes.

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