Governor Hochul Announces Start of $17.8 Million Pavement Improvement Project on I-87/I-287 in Rockland County

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $17.8 million pavement improvement project on the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) in Rockland County. The work will cover a nearly eight-mile stretch from the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in South Nyack to just beyond exit 14A (Spring Valley - Nanuet - NY Route 59) in Ramapo.

"The lower Hudson Valley region is a critical artery for commerce and drivers traveling to and from New York City and beyond," Governor Hochul said. "This investment will help ensure a safer, smoother ride for the tens of thousands of Thruway travelers using this section each day. My administration is laser focused on creating the infrastructure of the future by enhancing travel connections, restoring essential roads and bridges, and building back better and stronger than ever before."

The project includes renewing the pavement by performing mill and inlay operations to a two-inch depth from milepost 16.4 to milepost 24 northbound and southbound, including five interchange ramps from South Nyack (exit 10) to Spring Valley (exit 14). Additional work includes adding more reflective line striping, new signs and drainage improvements. Crisdel Group, Inc. is the project contractor following a competitive bidding process.

All of the work will take place overnight to limit impacts to traffic and is expected to be completed by late Fall 2022. Motorists may encounter lane closures on the Thruway along with traffic shifts and stoppages while construction is underway. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. Motorists are urged to be alert and follow the posted work zone speed limits and are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual's driver license.

Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew J. Driscoll said, "The I-87/287 corridor is one of the most heavily traveled sections of Thruway and improving the pavement plays a critical role in ensuring safe travel and supporting commerce. This highway project is part of the Thruway Authority's ongoing commitment to improving the driving experience for all who use our roads."

State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick said, "Safety and infrastructure improvements will make a difference on this stretch of roadway from the Rockland side of the new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge through Exit 14 on the Nanuet/Spring Valley border. I am grateful to the Thruway Authority for prioritizing investment in this extremely busy corridor that has seen increasing traffic volume every year."

Assemblymember Ken Zebrowski said, "For years, I have advocated for greater funding to modernize our aging infrastructure and improve our road conditions. I am excited to see these improvement efforts take place across Rockland County. This project is of critical importance, as tens of thousands of Rocklanders use this stretch of the Thruway each day to get from place to place. I thank Gov. Hochul and the Thruway Authority for their continued work to bring more funding to capital infrastructure projects and look forward to seeing these roadway improvements take shape over the months ahead."

Assemblymember Michael Lawler said, "I'm thrilled to see that the Governor and the Thruway Authority have selected this stretch of the Thruway - one of the most heavily trafficked - in Rockland County as a priority for repaving. This level of investment is critical for our residents and commuters, especially those who rely on the Thruway every day to get to and from work. As I have said many times, Rockland County taxpayers deserve more when it comes to state aid for infrastructure and transportation and I'm happy that we can deliver the resources necessary to complete this project. I look forward to continuing to work with my partners at the state and local level to deliver the resources necessary to improve our roadways here in Rockland County."

Rockland County Executive Ed Day said, "This is a highly traveled roadway and corridor and I'm confident that this investment by New York State will bolster the welcoming economic environment growing strong in Rockland County. My administration thanks Governor Kathy Hochul for her support and we look forward to further improvements of our interstates because as we know much, much more needs to be done for Rockland commuters traveling to and from our County."

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