$86.7M Investment Will 'Pave The Way' For I-95 Bridge Rehabilitation

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Your I-95 commute will be a lot smoother in the future, thanks to a multimillion dollar investment.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday the start of an $86.7 million pavement improvement project on a stretch of the New England Thruway (I-95) in Westchester County. The work will cover the nearly five miles of highway just south of exit 15 (New Rochelle - The Pelhams - US Route 1) to exit 18A (Mamaroneck - Fenimore Road). The project also includes the rehabilitation of 12 bridges within this heavily traveled corridor.

"The New England Thruway is one of the busiest highways in Westchester County and this project will ensure that it remains safe and dependable for years to come," Hochul said. "Strengthening our infrastructure across the State remains a top priority and this modernization will make critical safety improvements to I-95, providing a better driving experience for the millions of travelers who rely on this critical route."

According to the state, the I-95 project will begin with pavement repairs of the most deteriorated portions of the roadway, from milepost 4.0 to 8.8, in both the northbound and southbound directions. The repairs are expected to improve the roadway's structural integrity and extend its service life, reducing the need for temporary repairs. After the concrete pavement and joints are repaired, a two-course asphalt overlay will be installed allowing for a smoother ride for drivers.

The other major part of the project is work on bridges above or below I-95. Six bridges will be rehabilitated, including the Centre Ave. bridge in New Rochelle, the Chatsworth Ave. bridge in Larchmont, and the bridge over the highway that serves Larchmont's Metro-North station. Six other I-95 bridges will be resurfaced.

In addition, safety improvements will include new guiderails and lights, additional reflective line striping, new pavement markings and curb replacement.

While most the of construction will take place overnight, drivers should expect lane closures on I-95 along with traffic shifts and stoppages. All work is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. DeFoe Corp., of Mount Vernon, is the project contractor.

The state says that a separate ongoing $61.8 million pavement improvement project on I-95 in the Bronx and southern Westchester is scheduled to be completed this summer. It covers the area from milepost 0.0 to 4.0, and includes the rehabilitation of 11 bridges and significant improvements to two pedestrian bridges in the Bronx.