A pair of highway renewal projects along several key roads on Long Island was recently completed. The projects, which cost $31.5 million, resurfaced nearly 100 lane-miles of roadway, upgraded curb ramps and made other improvements to roadways such as Route 25, the Sunrise Highway (Route 27) Service Roads in Suffolk County, and Route 24 (Hempstead Turnpike/Fulton Avenue) and Route 102 (Front Street) in and around the Village of Hempstead.
“Long Island’s roads are essential to our economy and quality of life, connecting families to their communities, workers to their jobs and visitors to destinations,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “These projects exemplify our commitment to making the infrastructure and public safety investments needed to keep New Yorkers moving and ensure our transportation system meets the needs of our communities.”
“Investing in projects that improve roadway safety is vital to preventing future traffic tragedies in our communities,” U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said.
Recently completed work included a $17.7 million project that renewed 61 lane-miles and upgraded more than 180 curb ramps along key sections of Route 25 and the Sunrise Highway Service Roads in Suffolk County.
Major construction began this spring and was completed at the following locations:
- Route 25 (Middle Country Road) from Route 25A to Splish Splash Drive in the Town of Riverhead
- Sunrise Highway South Service Road from Montauk Highway (County Road 85) to Nicolls Road (County Road 97) in the Town of Islip
- Sunrise Highway North Service Road from Nicolls Road (County Road 97) to Pond Road in the Town of Islip.
The work on Sunrise Highway also included pavement resurfacing in both directions of the Sunrise Highway Service Road between Manor Lane and Brentwood Road in the Town of Islip, which was completed last fall.
“Safe, well-maintained roads are essential to the daily lives of my constituents to enable them to safely get to work, school, and home,” Deputy Speaker of the Assembly and Dean of the Long Island Delegation Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) said. “These improvements to Sunrise Highway will make a real difference for thousands of Long Islanders who rely on this critical corridor every day.”
State Senator Monica R. Martinez (D-Brentwood) said, “Traveling on Long Island can sometimes get a little bumpy. Investments in our roads, however, are helping reduce wear and tear on vehicles while making travel safer for the motorists who need to move throughout our region each day.”
For both of these projects, crews milled and resurfaced aging asphalt, upgraded more than 180 curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and installed new highly reflective pavement markings to enhance safety and provide better visibility. Traffic signals along the service roads were also upgraded with the latest technology to support improved mobility, while storm drains were cleaned to increase their flood mitigation capabilities along the corridors.
Also completed was a $13.8 million project that repaved approximately 36 lane miles of Route 24 (Hempstead Turnpike/Fulton Avenue) and Route 102 (Front Street) and made other improvements — including new turning lanes, upgraded traffic signals and curb ramps — to improve traffic flow and enhance public safety for motorists and pedestrians in this heavily traveled area of Nassau County. Work took place at the following locations:
- Route 24 between Munson Avenue and North Franklin Street
- Route 24 between Hendrickson Avenue and the Meadowbrook State Parkway
- State Route 102 from William Street eastward to State Route 24
To further enhance public safety and accessibility, pedestrian signals, sidewalks and crosswalks were upgraded at the intersection of Route 24 and Hempstead Avenue. New left-turn lanes were also installed along Route 102 toward William Street and Nassau Place, and existing travel lanes on Route 102 between the two streets have now been realigned to calm traffic, reduce congestion and enhance safety.
These projects are part of New York State’s $34.5 billion DOT Capital Plan, which is making historic investments in roads and bridges across Long Island and throughout the state to strengthen infrastructure, support economic growth and enhance the quality of life for New Yorkers.
“Every day, residents, workers, and businesses rely on these roads to reach their destinations safely,” said State Senator Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury). “By paving the roads and implementing safety enhancements, such as upgrading curb ramps, we are creating accessible crosswalks that allow everyone to navigate their communities with confidence.”