OWEGO, NY (607NewsNow) – Coming soon to Owego: a new Taco Bell.

On May 15, project leaders officially broke ground on the final construction phase.

The restaurant will be located off Route 17-C at the site of a former bank. According to the Owego Pennysaver, the crew hit a snag with the old vault, which they couldn’t remove with the available crane at the worksite.

Crews were unable to remove an old bank vault from the future site of a Taco Bell restaurant on May 15 in Owego. Credit: Danielle Rafte

It follows a recent expansion of the franchise Tex-Mex restaurant in the region. New locations were recently opened or announced in the Village of Lansing, Town of Cortlandville, and Town of Chenango. Officials say they hope to be open within four months and continue to hire employees.