New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that the state had completed the $19 million infrastructure improvement project on I-90 in Albany and Schenectady counties.
The project, a full and partial depth repair to some 40 lane miles on I-90, began in 2024 and was completed on time and on budget, the governor said. The roadway runs between Exit 25 (Schenectady I-890 – NY Routes 7 & 146) and exit 26 (Schenectady-Scotia I-890 NY Routes 5 & 5S). Officials said an estimated 40,000 motorists use the section of roadway every day.
“New York State is making critical investments in our infrastructure, modernizing our transportation systems and improving connectivity across the state,” Hochul said. “The enhancements included in this project will help provide a smoother ride for motorists and allow them to get to their destinations more efficiently.”
The project included full and partial depth pavement repairs, as well as shoulder reconstruction, removing and replace an asphalt overlay, and milling and inlay work. Additional work included U-Turn upgrades at mileposts 154.3, 158 and 159.78, the replacement of bridge joints at the exit 25A bridge over I-90, and safety improvement like new guiderail, new reflective line striping and upgrades to the drainage and culverts.
“The Thruway Authority is reinvesting toll revenue back into the system with these infrastructure projects, enhancing the safety and reliability of the Thruway,” New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank G. Hoare said. “Projects like this are important examples of putting toll dollars to work to improve the dependability of the Thruway system and to continue to make the Thruway one of the safest superhighways in the nation.”