![Leland Avenue Bridge Over Barge Canal Closed](http://townsquare.media/site/41/files/2017/01/traffic-cones-by-KB.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Leland Avenue Bridge Over Barge Canal Closed
The Leland Avenue bridge over the Barge Canal in North Utica is closed in both directions, while Leland Avenue is closed between Wurz Avenue and the I-790 exit Ramps.
The New York State Department of Transportation says crews are currently performing repairs to the bridge joint.
The DOT says repair work will continue 24/7 and is expected to be completed, with the bridge and road re-opening in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Traffic is being re-routed over Wurz Ave and North Genesee Street.
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