The New York State Department of Transportation recently began $146 million in paving and bridge projects on Long Island.
“Investing in Long Island’s bridges and highways means investing in safety, economic opportunity and improving the stability of vital roadways while building a dependable transportation system that Long Islanders need,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
The department will invest $59.7 million to resurface more than 140 lane miles of Sunrise Highway in Nassau County and part of western Suffolk County. Crews will install an estimated 224,000 tons of new warm-mix asphalt by fall.
The department will invest $52.3 million to renew 193 lane miles of the Long Island Expressway’s three main travel lanes, the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, shoulders and entrance/exit ramps within Nassau County. Major paving work is expected to be completed in the fall.
A $16 million project will rehabilitate three parkway bridges spanning saltwater channels in Nassau County. Work begins this month and is expected to be complete by 2029.
A $15 million concrete pavement restoration project will extend the lifespan of a six-mile corridor between the Sagtikos State Parkway and Sunrise Highway. Work is expected to be completed by 2028.
A $3.6 million project in Suffolk County will seal pavement cracks and other minor imperfections.