Oversize load passing from Albion to Byron on Wednesday, disrupting traffic on 98

Press Release, State Police

ALBION – On Wednesday from 9 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m., the State Police will be assisting with an oversized load escort which may disrupt traffic patterns beginning in Albion and ending in Byron.

The width of this load will obstruct oncoming traffic.

Route 98 will be closed for an undisclosed amount of time to all traffic from Old Orchard Road to Lockport Road.

The height of this load will necessitate the lifting of most overhead wires and traffic control devices. The load will move into oncoming traffic to avoid overhead obstructions.

The weight of the load will keep speeds to around 5 to 10 miles per hour with many stoppages.

The permitted route of travel will begin on Hamilton Street in Albion proceed east on Allen Road then south on Oak Orchard Rd (Route 98) to east on Lockport Road in Elba. Then the load will continue on North Byron Road to south on Searls Road to east on Tower Hill Road. The trip ends south on Byron Road in the town of Byron.

It is recommended that if you encounter this load, move to the shoulder of the roadway, into a driveway or parking lot or seek an alternate route of travel to your destination. Lower your window and follow directions from State Police or escort vehicles.

Expect delays on those roads during business hours.