Underpass Clearances

UnderpassAll trucks traveling through the City of Elmira over 10,000 pounds are required to use the designated Truck Routes through the city according to local ordinance. View the Ordinance of the Designated Truck Routes.

Special Hauling permits are required for trucks with an oversized load. This includes over-width, over-height, and over-weight vehicles.

The Application for a Special Hauling Permit is used to gain permission to travel over City roadways with an oversized load. This includes over-width, over-height, and over-weight vehicles. Permittees may be required to obtain an engineering certification for travel over certain facilities, including bridges. Fees apply and will vary with your needs. Permittees should obtain State permits prior to applying for City permits.

Questions may be directed to the Department of Public Works at 607-737-5750. Return this application to the Department of Public Works Administration Office.

Underpass Clearances in Elmira

Underpass clearances are provided for vehicles traveling within the City of Elmira. Actual clearance may be slightly greater than indicated but never less than indicated. Vehicles exceeding the clearance below are advised to seek an alternate route.

StreetFromToClearance
 E Church St Railroad Ave Clemens Center 13’7″
 Clemens Center Lake Ave South Ave 13’2″
 E Fifth St Conrail Hatch St 11’11”
 E Gray St Railroad Ave Clemens Center 12’3″
 Home St Conrail Junction St 12’9″
 E Hudson St Conrail Clemens Center 11’8″
 Lake St E Fifth St Conrail 11’9″
 Madison Ave E Fifth St Harper St 12’9″
 S Main St W Miller St O’Gorman 14’8″
 E Miller St Conrail Junction St 11’8″
 Pennsylvania Ave Erie St Boardman St 13’8″
 E Second St Railroad Ave Clemens Center 12’10”
 South Ave Keefe St Conrail 14’4″
 Sullivan St E Clinton St Conrail 13’5″
 E Washington Ave Clemens Center Conrail 13’6″
 E Water St Conrail Clemens Center 13’3″
 Westside Ave Eldridge Park Rd College Ave 9’2″