New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced on Thursday, April 15 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,” 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 Gov. 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

“I am so pleased that the State Department of Transportation is beginning this $15.7 million project to resurface Westchester roads,” state Sen. Shelley Mayer said. “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.”

Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  Convictions
of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

“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,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said.  “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.”
(Submitted)