Safety Upgrades Coming For Southern State Pkwy. At Exit 15: Hochul

VALLEY STREAM, NY — As part of a $7 million roadway infrastructure project on Long Island, Gov. Hochul announced improvements for the Southern State Parkway at Exit 15.

The "Safe System" project takes approach toward having zero death on state highways.

Drivers will, ultimately, find a more efficient traffic flow at the Corona Avenue exit.

Throughout this month, work will begin at Exit 15 to reconfigure the interchange and create a single exit ramp for drivers to access Corona Avenue in both directions, the governor's office said.

The new ramp will be situated where the current westbound-to-northbound ramp is located and will feature two turning lanes for southbound traffic and one for northbound.

At the end of the ramp, a new, enhanced traffic signal will be installed and there will be new crosswalks, pedestrian islands, and sidewalk ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

“Safe and efficient transportation systems are important to New Yorkers’ quality of life and the well-being of local communities,” Hochul said.

Additionally, the connection to the westbound Southern State Parkway from Corona Avenue will also be enlarged for easier left turns to the ramp at the traffic signal and feature new signage to better direct motorists.

Assemblymember Michaëlle Solages said: “For years, residents have voiced concerns about safety and congestion at Exit 15, and now Governor Hochul is delivering real results."