The state Department of Transportation is notifying motorists of recommended detours due to closure of State Route 56 due to a sinkhole near the Raquette River Tributary near Seveys Corners. The closure is necessary to facilitate roadway repairs and will remain in effect until further notice. NYSDOT is expediting the repairs and will provide updates as more details become available. Motorists are advised to use the following posted detours:
Eastbound motorists on State Route 3 traveling toward Potsdam and other points north should continue east on State Route 3 past the intersection with State Route 56, then follow State Route 30 northbound. From there, they should take State Route 458 west, followed by State Route 11B west.
Westbound motorists on State Route 3 traveling toward Tupper Lake should take State Route 30 north, then turn west onto State Route 458, followed by State Route 11B west.
Northbound motorists on State Route 30 heading toward Tupper Lake should proceed east on State Route 3, then north on State Route 30, followed by westbound travel on State Route 458 and State Route 11B.
Southbound motorists on State Route 56 traveling from Potsdam should take State Route 72 east, then continue east on State Route 11B, followed by eastbound travel on State Route 458. They should then go south on State Route 30, take westbound State Route 3, and return to the intersection of State Routes 3 and 56.
Motorists are urged to drive cautiously and adhere to posted speed limits in work zones. Note that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone, and multiple speeding violations could lead to the suspension of a driver's license.
The Town of Colton has been awarded the Community Smart Grant of $186,000.00. Fantastic work from Darren Richards and Karen Bage and all others involved.
The Town of Colton, established in 1843, is, geographically, one of the largest towns in New York State. Within the southeast part of St. Lawrence County is the Town of Colton, straddling the boundary of the Adirondack Park. From the two hamlets of Colton and South Colton the town rises to meet the beautiful and scenic wilds of the Adirondacks.
The town is blessed with natural resources and scenic beauty, including the Raquette River which flows from the southern to the northern end on its way to the St. Lawrence River. Seven lakes have been formed by dams along the river, providing recreation for boaters and anglers as well as power generation to help support all of New York. And hikers, campers, snowmobilers and others enjoy the many miles of trails maintained by public and private entities throughout town all seasons of the year. With strong civic pride, an excellent school, a range of municipal facilities plus well-maintained public highways providing access to nearby business , shopping and education centers it is no wonder that Colton is a great place to live, work and play.
