Governor Hochul today announced the completion of another productive paving season on Long Island that resurfaced nearly 120 lane miles on some of the region’s busiest and most important roadways. Overseen by the State Department of Transportation, the pavement projects represented a $53.3 million investment in Long Island’s infrastructure and enhanced safety and smoothed travel along portions of such key roadways as the Northern State Parkway, Northern Boulevard (State Route 25A) and State Route 109. Additionally, exit and entrance ramps along the Southern State Parkway were also refurbished.
“Long Island’s roads are some of the busiest in the nation and endure challenging weather conditions, which can exact a very heavy toll on their reliability,” Governor Hochul said. “New York State is making the critically important investments needed to ensure that our vital travel arteries on Long Island stay in good condition and help keep people and goods on the move for decades to come.”
As part of this season’s resurfacing efforts the entire Suffolk County section of the Northern State Parkway - approximately 40 lane miles - was repaved and new lane markings installed in just under five months. With most work taking place during the overnight hours to reduce traffic impacts, the highway was resurfaced between State Route 110 in the Town of Huntington and State Routes 347/454 in the Town of Smithtown. Plans originally called for work to begin at Wolf Hill Road but construction was extended westward to Route 110 to further enhance this major road.
Three sections of Northern Boulevard (State Route 25A) within Nassau and Suffolk Counties were also resurfaced and enhanced with 80 new sidewalk ramps that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, drainage structures were cleaned, repaired, or replaced to better handle storm water runoff. Work took place along the following sections of Northern Boulevard:
- From the New York City line to Old Northern Boulevard in the Villages of Russell Gardens, Lake Success, Flower Hill, East Hills, Munsey Park, and Roslyn Estates, and areas of the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County
- From Forest Drive to Glen Cove Road in the Village of East Hills and Town of North Hempstead
- From Annandale Drive to State Route 108 in the Villages of Oyster Bay Cove and Laurel Hollow within the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County.
The second phase of resurfacing State Route 109, which renewed 36 lane miles of pavement in the Town of Babylon, also wrapped up this summer. With the fresh asphalt also came highly reflective lane markings and upgraded sidewalk ramps totaling $14.3 million. In 2022, DOT completed similar work along the highway’s Nassau County portion.
Additionally, work on a $12.1 million project that began in the spring of 2022 to refurbish exit and entrance ramps along the Southern State Parkway in Nassau and Suffolk Counties was also completed. A total of 55 concrete entrance and exit ramps were refurbished using diamond grinding to smooth the riding surface. New, pre-made concrete slabs were then installed to help expedite the project. This follows three phases of asphalt resurfacing which was completed last year.
The road renewal projects in Nassau and Suffolk counties are estimated to have created nearly 700 jobs. This year’s paving work builds on the success of last year’s road renewal efforts by NYSDOT on Long Island, which resurfaced more than 440 miles of state roads in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “Governor, Kathy Hochul understands how important it is to modernize New York's critical infrastructure and the Department of Transportation is proud to help carry out her historic vision. Our state and contractor forces worked hard during this construction season to resurface some of Long Island’s most important roadways and give the motorists of Nassau and Suffolk Counties the smooth ride they deserve.”
State Senator Mario Mattera said, “These projects represent a deep commitment to infrastructure of our region and are a great investment for our state. The New York State Department of Transportation worked with my office and that of other elected officials to address the concerns of our drivers. Their planning in conjunction with the efforts of the hardworking men and women in construction, including those from Operating Engineers Local 138 and Laborers Local 1298, will benefit our residents for years to come.”
State Senator Monica Martinez said, “I would like to thank Governor Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation for their commitment to resurface Long Island’s roads. This effort ensures the safety of Long Island commuters, with the positive effects of this paving project being immediately felt by drivers. This initiative not only enhances safety but promotes connectivity and economic development for the millions who travel across Long Island daily.”
Assemblymember Michael J. Fitzpatrick said, "Long Island's roadways are vital arteries not only for our economy, but for our suburban way of life. The more than $50 million being invested in paving, resurfacing, and related projects on important roads is more than welcome."
State Senator Alexis Weik said, “I am thrilled to see another paving project complete on Long Island - a project that has needed attention for over a year. Despite the delays, it was worth the wait. Summer delays are much better than winter potholes. Thank you to all the hardworking DOT employees!"
State Senator Jack Martins said, “Long Island was one of America’s first suburbs, so our communities were greatly shaped by the advent of automobiles and roads, with neighborhoods literally springing up alongside highways. Roads are vital to our commerce, shipping and to the day-to-day life of Long Island. Repaving these vital arteries supports our local economy, saves Long Islanders thousands in car repairs and insurance claims, and keeps drivers and their families safe.”
Assemblymember Michael Durso said, “These road paving projects are a welcomed step as we head into the winter season. We must continue to be diligent in providing the necessary resources needed to keep drivers and our families safe.”
Assemblymember Steve Stern said, “The completion of the resurfacing of the Northern State Parkway from Wolf Hill Road to Veterans Memorial Highway is welcome news to Huntington residents and is a dramatic improvement for residents who use this major roadway for travel to work, school, and daily activities. This work was a critical step in addressing area infrastructure challenges. Working together, the State Legislature and the Governor’s office have made addressing these quality-of-life issues a top priority. I thank Governor Hochul for prioritizing this project and ensuring public safety.”
Assemblymember Kimberly Jean-Pierre said, "I commend Governor Hochul and the Department of Transportation for their commitment to improving our roadways. The completion of these paving projects on State Route 109 and the Southern State Parkway demonstrates the state's dedication to ensuring smoother, safer travels for residents and visitors alike. This critical infrastructure work will have a positive impact in our communities. I appreciate the work of all DOT employees who made this project a success."
Assemblymember Charles Lavine said, "I am delighted to hear about the completion of road paving projects on Long Island highways – including key arteries for North Shore residents like the Northern State and Northern Blvd. Thank you to Governor Hochul for prioritizing our safety and infrastructure and to the DOT which got the job done!"
Assemblymember Jake Blumencranz said, “I'm happy to see that the much-needed investment in Long Island's roadways has brought such great results. These upgrades will improve travel conditions for Long Islanders for years to come. I will continue to work closely with the State Department of Transportation to make sure our roadways are maintained and safe."
Assemblymember Gina Sillitti said, "I want to thank Governor Hochul and the team at the New York State Department of Transportation for their commitment to Long Island's Infrastructure. When I first got elected, repaving Northern Boulevard was a top priority, and I am ecstatic to see the work is complete. I know everyone in my district is as happy as I am to be driving down a smooth Northern Boulevard, as well as Northern Parkway. These are the kind of the kind of quality-of-life investments our constituents expect and deserve."
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