Work is underway on road resurfacing projects along key stretches of five Long Island roadways, including the Meadowbrook State Parkway and Sunrise Highway at a cost of $16.6 million. A total of 55 lane miles will be resurfaced; additionally, new crosswalks, pavement markings and curb ramps will enhance safety and improve access for pedestrians.
“With the onset of warmer weather, we are delivering on our promise to modernize Long Island’s infrastructure and invest in safer, smoother travel for all New Yorkers,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “These roadway improvements will help reduce congestion, enhance safety and strengthen the connections that keep our communities and economy moving forward. From daily commuters to local businesses, this investment supports the people who rely on these roads every single day.”
Major construction, which is getting underway now and will continue through the summer, will consist of milling away deteriorated asphalt and replacing it with a new, smooth riding surface at these Nassau and Suffolk County locations:
- Route 454 (Veterans Memorial Highway) between Route 25 (Jericho Turnpike) and Old Willets Path in the Town of Smithtown
- Meadowbrook State Parkway between Route 27 (Sunrise Highway) and Merrick Road in the Town of Hempstead
- Route 110 between High Street and Prime Avenue in the Town of Huntington;
- Route 27 (Sunrise Highway) at the interchange of County Road 46 (William Floyd Parkway) in the Town of Brookhaven
- Route 106 (Newbridge Road) between Route 105 (Jerusalem Avenue) and Route 24 (Hempstead Turnpike) in the Town of Hempstead
New highly reflective lane markings and pedestrian crosswalks will also be installed to further enhance safety and over 120 sidewalk curb ramps will be upgraded to comply with standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Route 106, Route 110 and Meadowbrook State Parkway.
Consistent with New York State’s Drivers First Initiative, most work will occur during off-peak hours to minimize traffic impacts. Work is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
“Thanks to Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York State is making historic investments in infrastructure that will ensure the long-term prosperity and well-being of our local communities,” said Marie Therese Dominguez, the state’s Department of Transportation commissioner. “By resurfacing these five roadways, we are literally paving the way towards easier commutes and improved quality of life for tens of thousands of Long Islanders.”