New York has completed two Long Island highway-renewal projects totaling $31.5 million, resurfacing nearly 100 lane miles and adding pedestrian, drainage and traffic-signal improvements in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
The work covered sections of Route 25, the Sunrise Highway service roads, Hempstead Turnpike and Front Street. State officials said the corridors serve commuters, visitors, farms, tourism destinations and hundreds of retailers.
The projects are part of the state Department of Transportation's $34.5 billion capital plan. Gov. Kathy Hochul said an additional $600 million for paving this year is supporting more than 180 projects covering nearly 2,150 lane miles beyond the agency's regular program.
Suffolk project renewed 61 lane miles
A $17.7 million project resurfaced 61 lane miles and upgraded more than 180 curb ramps along Route 25 and the Sunrise Highway service roads.
Route 25 work extended from Route 25A to Splish Splash Drive in Riverhead. South Service Road work ran from Montauk Highway to Nicolls Road in Islip, while North Service Road work covered Nicolls Road to Pond Road.
Crews also resurfaced both service roads between Manor Lane and Brentwood Road last fall. The broader project milled and replaced aging asphalt, installed brighter pavement markings and brought curb ramps into compliance with current accessibility standards.
Traffic signals were upgraded and storm drains were cleaned to improve mobility and reduce flooding risk along the corridors.
Nassau work added turning lanes and pedestrian upgrades
A separate $13.8 million project repaved about 36 lane miles of Route 24 and Route 102 around Hempstead.
Work on Route 24 covered Munson Avenue to North Franklin Street and Hendrickson Avenue to the Meadowbrook State Parkway. Route 102 work extended east from William Street to Route 24.
Crews upgraded pedestrian signals, sidewalks and crosswalks at Route 24 and Hempstead Avenue. New left-turn lanes were installed on Route 102 toward William Street and Nassau Place, and existing lanes between the two streets were realigned to reduce congestion and calm traffic.
U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand said federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law money supported the work. State and local lawmakers said the projects should improve safety, accessibility and vehicle travel for residents and businesses.
Motorists can check current conditions through the state's 511 service, website or mobile application.
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