New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on February 8 that $100 million in state funding has gone to New York in order to renew roads that have been impacted by extreme weather. The funding will support 64 locations in an effort to repave approximately 520 miles of road.
"We are making historic investments in transportation infrastructure to create safer roads and smooth, hassle-free commutes for all travelers," Governor Hochul said. "New York is home to extreme weather year-round, and this $100 million in funding will be vital to helping ensure that our road conditions are safe for our hardest-hit communities."
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is making the streets safer for all New Yorkers, and in its five-year plan is providing funding to support to roads and bridges throughout the state.
NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, "Weather in New York is getting more intense more often, necessitating the need for vital and timely maintenance of our infrastructure. Governor Hochul understands the critical need to keep our infrastructure in a state of good repair, and this funding will renew vital travel corridors across the state while restoring hundreds of miles of roads to help them better withstand Mother Nature's challenges."
The regions that will see repaving this year are:
- Capital Region
- North County Region
- Mohawk Valley Region
- Central New York Region
- Finger Lakes Region
- Western New York Region
- Southern Tier Region
- Mid-Hudson Region
- Long Island Region
For a full list of projects, click here.
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Source: Governor.NY.Gov
