East Hampton Community Meeting Planned To Talk CR 40 Improvements

EAST HAMPTON, NY — A community meeting has been planned to discuss improvements to Three Mile Harbor Road, or County Road 40, in East Hampton.

The meeting will take place on May 8 at 7 p.m. at East Hampton Town Hall, located at 159 Pantigo Road in East Hampton.

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works, and the East Hampton town board and town staff, along with Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker are holding the meeting to discuss ongoing plans for improvements to the roadway. Public comments will be received during the meeting, after the presentation. The project aims to achieve the following goals to improve various aspects within the corridor, organizers said:

• Roadway resurfacing and pavement rehabilitation
• Construct new curb and sidewalk on both sides of the roadway, providing continuous pedestrian facilities throughout the corridor
• Upgrade existing pedestrian facilities to conform with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Install bike lanes on both sides of the roadway between Springs Fireplace Road and Copeces Lane
• Repair and upgrade existing drainage system
• Traffic signal improvements at Cedar Street and Collins Avenue
• Replacement of traffic signage and pavement markings