Cheektowaga Highway Department

07/16/2019

A peek at some of the equipment that will be used in the major storm sewer drainage project!

07/08/2019

Work began today on the Drainage Project at Eifel Park in Cheektowaga.

05/03/2019

Crews replacing a section of storm drain due to root issues.

05/03/2019

A peek at drainage being installed at Dartwood Park.

05/03/2019

These photos show a drainage ditch being dredged, a v***r barrier then being installed and covered with rocks, this should prevent future growth as well as increasing water flow.

05/03/2019

After repairing or replacing 500 last year, our skilled laborer's continue to install catch basin's as well as cross over pipe.

05/03/2019

Situations such as a sewer or water main break may warrant a tree having to be removed. Our Town employees consistently offer outstanding, professional tree removal, trimming and restoration.

05/03/2019

Additional storm pipe being installed around parking lot on Dartwood.

05/03/2019

Highway crews busy installing new storm drains around town.

03/13/2019

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: The overnight parking ban has been lifted. You can begin parking on the streets tonight. In the unlikely event of a significant snow event, please use common sense and remove your car from the street so our Town Highway plows can get down your street for efficient snow removal. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

10/19/2018

Town of Cheektowaga
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Fall Leaf Collection

If you have leaves to be picked up from the middle of April to November 16, you should put them in yard waste containers that will be picked up by our Sanitation Department the day of your regular garbage pickup day.

This year, the Highway Department will pick up loose leaves out at the curb (not in the street) during the month of November or until the first snowfall. Leaf pickup starting in November will be every week and will be the day after your regular garbage pickup day.

Here are a few commonly asked questions about the Town’s Leaf Pickup Program.

Question 1: Can I rake leaves into the street?
Answer: NO. It’s unsafe and illegal. Leaves in the street plug the receivers during rain events and it causes vehicles to swerve into traffic unexpectedly causing an unsafe condition. They are also hard to pick up after they are driven over repeatedly, which slows down the leaf collection process.

Question 2: Why can’t you schedule leaf pickup?
Answer: Our town has over 1000 streets. Leaves also fall at different times throughout the Town. We put our resources where they are needed most, and move throughout the Town as fast as we can. This year leaf pickup by Highway will start in November and will be every week. Your leaf pickup day will be the day after your regular garbage pickup day.

Question 4: Should I call the Highway to get my leaves picked up?
Answer: Generally no. If you think you were missed, or if it has been more than 2 weeks between a pickup then call the Highway Department. Please remember we do sometimes have weather emergencies or equipment breakdowns that might delay pick up, however, our goal is to get all the leaves picked up by November 30th.

One last comment: Very small amounts of leaves should be put in your yard waste containers for Sanitation to pickup until November 16. It takes an entire crew to stop and pick up small amounts of leaves. This slows down our pickup efficiency. We encourage residents to put out leaves at their earliest convenience. As stated previously we will continue to pick up leaves until they are all gone or the snow prevents us from doing so.

09/28/2018

Highway crews busy taking care of road repairs before the cold weather arrives❄️☃️

08/23/2018

A LETTER FROM SUPERVISOR DIANE BENCZKOWSKI:

August 21, 2018

Dear Resident:

I have seen firsthand the destruction and problems caused by the heavy rains this past weekend and want to do whatever we can to assist the residents of South Cheektowaga. In order to address the residents’ concerns, I have organized a Community Forum to discuss flooding issues in the aftermath of this weekend’s storm:

Date: ​​Monday, August 27, 2018
Location:​South Line Fire Hall
1049 French Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Time: ​​6:30 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to hear from and ask questions of elected officials; professional staff from the Town’s Engineering, Building & Plumbing and Highway Departments; and staff from the Erie County Sewer Department regarding why flooding occurred and what can be done to prevent it in the future.

This event is open to the public, but in order to get a proper head count we ask that you please RSVP by phone at (716) 686-3465 or by email [email protected].

Sincerely,

Diane Benczkowski
Town of Cheektowaga
Supervisor

08/13/2018

A peek at the crews collecting branches in the town 'right of way'. A nice job by this resident keeping the sidewalk free of branches and in the right of way!

07/09/2018

Tree removal in progress!

07/06/2018

Highway crews out today maintaining our town owned ditches.

06/19/2018

A peek our Sign/Traffic Maintenance crew installing a new lamp post. It definitely appears to be quite an operation!

05/17/2018

The New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee in conjunction with the Cheektowaga Police Department will be hosting a Child Passenger Safety car seat check event on Friday, May 18th, 2018, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. at the Cheektowaga Police Department, 3223 Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to check car seats for proper installation and recalls, along with educating parents and caregivers in the correct use of car seats. There is no charge for this service.

Please tell your family and friends about this event!

05/14/2018

Paving has begun!! We thank you kindly for your patience during paving season! We will work diligently to stay on on schedule, providing Mother Nature allows.

05/11/2018

TREE PLANTING SEASON IS UPON US! New trees, based on availability, are offered to Cheektowaga homeowners for spring and/or fall plantings. Trees can only be planted within the town's right-of-way. To request a tree planting, call 686-3450 or email: [email protected] and include your name, phone number and address.

05/10/2018

Great work done by our crew, installing a new light pole on the 33.

04/30/2018

Busy Monday morning around town! In addition to milling, receiver repairs, street sweeping & lawn restoration, our crews are also completing tree removals.

04/25/2018

Now that the weather has finally agreed to cooperate, Phase 1 milling is now under way!!

04/24/2018

Our Town Electrician, hard at work providing exceptional service throughout our town.

04/17/2018

Yesterday we had 9 trucks plowing and salting our roads, just like all of you we to are exhausted from what seems to be never ending winter weather!
Unfortunately, due to the weather milling has been postponed. Hopefully we will will be able to resume our milling schedule next week. Meanwhile, today our crews continue to salt our roads, repair pot holes and replace receivers.

04/16/2018

Monday morning the crews are out replacing & repairing catch basin's across the town.

04/12/2018

DPS Complaint Form

In addition to street light information provided, below is also the link that will direct you to the form you can fill out with your complaint and send directly to the Public Service
Commission.http://www3.dps.ny.gov/ocs/itgate.nsf/webDPS_Complaint?OpenForm

04/12/2018

In order to assist our residents expedite concerns with a street light, please call Cheektowaga Highway @ 686-3450. We will forward the complaint to the Traffic Signal Technician in our Traffic Maintenance Unit.

Please note that in some cases the lamp pole may not be owned/maintained by the town, however, we will contact the utility company that own/maintains the pole on your behalf.
Provided below are the contact numbers for both electric companies:

NYSEG 1 (800) 572-1131
NATIONAL GRID 1 (800) 642-4272

If you’re experiencing difficulties receiving a response from a utility company or there has been no resolution for an excessive period of time, feel free to contact the Public Service Commission @ 1(800) 342-3377 Email: [email protected] for assistance with your request.

04/11/2018

Great news, the crews were able to complete the work to the receivers on Kennedy Rd. Once again we thank you for your patience!

04/11/2018

Big project for the town! Three receivers are being replaced on Kennedy Rd. We're hoping to have this work completed today if possible, at the very latest Thursday morning. There will be several receivers either repaired or replaced throughout our town! Thank you for your patience during this time, we are working diligently to complete this work as we understand the importance of restoring these areas as soon as possible.

04/05/2018

Some photo's of our crews out cleaning up the damage in the town after Wednesday's storm!

04/03/2018

**Phase 1 paving process is scheduled to begin during the month of April, weather permitting**

The following streets will be posted prior to paving; additionally an informational letter will be place in the door of your residence before paving begins.

Danielle Dr.
Collette Dr.
Judith Dr.
Theresa Dr.
Rachelle Dr.
Nancy Pl.
Dee Dr.
Lois Dr.
Maria Ln.
Eileen Ct.
Randy Way
Steven Dr.
Rondelay Dr.
Pheasant Ln.

04/02/2018

Repairs being done to infrastructure.

03/29/2018

Last evening, an emergency was called in where there was manhole cave in. Our crews quickly responded in repairing and restoring the manhole.

03/28/2018

Cheektowaga pot hole crews are out on the streets in full force. After another cold, snowy winter our crews are working diligently to repair pot holes across our town.
Although our crews work all year round to make these repairs as needed, we are now able to put two crews together full time to handle the excessive amount of pot holes in need of repair.
These photos speak to the dedication our town employees provide us in repairing pot holes so that our roads stay safe.
Update on pothole repair-
There is over 380 miles of town owned roads. Please feel free to contact the highway department 686-3450 for any pothole’s in need of repair.

STATE ROADS CALL 684-6180

Broadway St.
Clinton St.
Genesee St.
Harlem Rd.
Kensington Expy
Transit Rd.
Union Rd.
Walden Ave.

COUNTY ROADS CALL 823-4243

Aero Dr.
Beach Rd.
Bennett Rd.
Borden Rd.
Cayuga Creek Rd.
Cleveland Dr.
Como Park Blvd.
Dick Rd.
Dingens ST.
Doat St.
Eggert Rd.
French Rd.
George Urban Blvd.
Hotlz Rd.
Indian Rd.
Kensington Ave.
Losson Rd.
Maryvale Dr.
Pine Ridge Rd.
Rowley Rd.
Wehrle Dr.