Erie County unveils $50 million transportation improvement plan
Leaders in Erie County in Amherst, N.Y., announced on April 17, 2026, a major $50 million plan to repair and rebuild roads and bridges throughout the region in 2026. The funding builds on more than $250 million invested between 2020 and 2025, with officials emphasizing a need to keep up with aging infrastructure and the toll of Western New York winters. One of the most notable projects is happening in Amherst, where a stretch of Maple Road is set for reconstruction. The roadway is a major route for residents commuting to downtown Buffalo and the University at Buffalo.
“Maple and Sheridan are our main arterials in and out of Amherst,” said Town Supervisor Shawn Lavin. “People live here and work downtown or are heading to UB—these are some of our biggest travel corridors.”
