Paving projects on Route 85 and Route 9W in Albany County began Wed., Sept. 18. Road work on Route 85 began at the Berne-Westerlo town line and runs seven miles east to the intersection of Route 85 and Route 157 in the Town of New Scotland. Work also started on Route 9W at the Albany County-Greene County line in Ravena, north on Route 9W for roughly 3.6 miles, through the Village of Ravena to the intersection of Miller Road in the Town of Coeymans. Expect temporary and moving single lane closures controlled by flaggers at various points. The NYSDOT did not predict when the work will be complete and recommends checking visit www.511NY.org for updates.