Chobani Project: New Roundabout & Noise Wall Construction Underway on State Route 825View

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today announced construction is underway on a new roundabout and noise wall on State Route 825 in the City of Rome.

The start of construction on the roundabout and noise wall are the latest milestones in support of Chobani's future 2-million-square-foot dairy processing facility on the County-owned Triangle Site at Griffiss International Airport. A significant portion of site and infrastructure work at the Triangle Site is being completed by Oneida County using a combination of County and New York State funding.

"This project represents another major step forward in preparing the Triangle Site for Chobani's transformative investment in our community," Picente said. "The construction of this roundabout and noise wall not only supports the infrastructure needs of this world-class facility and site, but also ensures we are doing so in a way that prioritizes safety, traffic efficiency and quality of life for nearby residents. We are proud to continue making strategic investments that position Oneida County for long-term economic growth and opportunity."

The new roundabout will connect State Route 825 to an enhanced Perimeter Road, which will serve as the primary access point to the Triangle Site and Chobani's future dairy processing facility. The noise wall will act as a buffer between homes and the roundabout.

Work is beginning with necessary tree removal. Traffic will be detoured starting in May. More information on the temporary detour will be released prior to activation. The roundabout and noise wall are expected to be completed this fall.

Other work spearheaded by Oneida County includes the construction of a 12-inch steel natural gas main, a sanitary sewer pump station and force main and the installation of a new electrical service that will provide an additional 50 megawatts of power to the Triangle Site.

All work will continue to advance in phases throughout 2026 and in parallel with Chobani's timelines.