New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that work is getting underway on a $15.7 million project to resurface sections of four key roadways in Westchester County. The project will enhance safety and improve travel conditions on 11.5 miles of roadways that provide access to some of the county’s busiest villages and town centers, as well as the Westchester County Airport and Interstate 287. Roadways to be resurfaced include State Route 9 in the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, State Route 22 and State Route 433 in the Town of North Castle, and State Route 120 in the Village of Harrison and Town of North Castle.
“As New York State recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and more of our economy reopens, it’s imperative that we keep investing in our roads and bridges to ensure they are ready to meet the demands of the 21st Century,” Commissioner Dominguez said. “This project will enhance safety and improve driving conditions on some of the most important roadways in Westchester County, facilitating the smooth flow of people and goods for many years to come.”
While preliminary work has already begun, resurfacing of the roadways will begin in July and employ the use of a reinforced asphalt overlay, which is a stronger and longer-lasting material than the existing surface. The project will also repair or upgrade shoulders, guide rails, basins, gutters, and curb ramps. Traffic signals will also be updated to enhance vehicle flow.
Consistent with Governor Cuomo’s Drivers First initiative, the project has been planned to minimize impacts to traffic and adjacent communities. Paving operations will occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. with periodic nighttime road closures.
The project is expected to be complete by late 2021.
The paving projects include:
- State Route 9 from State Route 119 in the Village of Tarrytown to College Avenue in the Village of Sleepy Hollow.
- State Route 22 from Route 120 to Middle Patent Road in the Town of North Castle
- State Route 433 from the Connecticut state line to State Route 22 in the Town of North Castle
- State Route 120 from Lake Street in the Village of Harrison to the Greenwich American Centre in the Town of North Castle
- State Route 120 from Westchester Avenue to Westerleigh Road in the Village of Harrison
Senator Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “The New York State Senate Majority invested more than ever before in infrastructure in the budget to grow New York’s competitiveness and build back better. This investment ensures that NYSDOT can perform more road resurfacing projects like these, to make roads safer. These projects are important to our local communities. No one wants to damage a vehicle or have an accident due to a pothole. We must continue to support investment in our roadways so we provide the infrastructure improvements critical to our local economies and quality of life.”
Senator Shelly Mayer said, “I am so pleased that the State Department of Transportation is beginning this $15.7 million project to resurface Westchester roads. I am particularly appreciative of these critical investments in State Routes 120 in Harrison and North Castle, State Routes 22 and 433 in North Castle. Each and every day, I hear from residents as they see and experience how important these investments are for their quality of life and the success of the economy.”
Senator Peter Harckham said, “I welcome the news that the state Department of Transportation is commencing repaving work on several key roadways in Westchester, including a stretch of Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow and Mount Pleasant,” said State Sen. Pete Harckham. “Infrastructure upgrades are investments that benefit our residents and local businesses in countless ways, especially in terms of safe driving and easing congestion.”
Assemblymember Tom Abinanti said, “As we again come out of a winter season, we all very much appreciate the men and women who every year strive to repair the infrastructure damage the winter brings. This year’s projects include restoring some of our most vital roadways. Better roads pave the way to a better Westchester and a better New York.”
Assemblymember Chris Burdick said, “I am delighted that DOT is moving ahead to resurface portions of Route 120 in Harrison and North Castle and Route 22 in North Castle. These improvements will provide for safer and improved travel conditions on these very highly traveled roadways. We are grateful to Governor Cuomo and Commissioner Dominguez for funding these critical projects.”
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “These pavement resurfacing projects will serve as a boost to area residents and businesses who rely on the County and State’s infrastructure for smooth passage each day. Maintaining our roads is a vital function of government – and one that can be seen every day. I look forward to seeing the completion of this project.”
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