State To Renew Pavement On Part Of Jericho Turnpike

OYSTER BAY, NY — Construction is getting underway on projects that will enhance safety and travel conditions at several locations across Long Island, including part of the Jericho Turnpike.

Starting next week, three miles of concrete pavement on State Route 25 — between Hillside Avenue (State Route 25B) and Brush Hollow Road in the Villages of Westbury and Old Westbury, and sections of the Towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay — will be refurbished to improve driving conditions near the schools, businesses, homes, and places of worship in the busy area, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.

Sections of deteriorated pavement will undergo full depth repairs, which entails removal of the defective concrete panels and pouring new concrete, while smaller damaged areas will receive minor patching to prolong the concrete’s service life. Storm grates will be replaced with new grating to better accommodate bicycles, state officials said.

Work on the $7.3 million project is projected to be finished in the fall.

"Infrastructure investment is crucial for the safety and prosperity of our communities. I am thrilled that Governor Hochul has prioritized road infrastructure in Nassau County with funding to ensure a smoother, safer travel experience for Long Islanders," State Senator Kevin Thomas said in the announcement. "Projects such as the repaving of Jericho Turnpike will directly improve the lives of our residents with better travel conditions, enhanced road safety on Long Island's roads, and job opportunities during construction."

The $27 million batch of projects on Long Island also include renewing, modernizing and easing traffic conditions at intersections on the East End and restoration of a critical traffic control device in a busy shopping area in the Town of Islip. They will create approximately 350 jobs during construction, state officials said.

"Roads are the physical foundation of Long Island’s economy, and this investment in our roads will provide safer, better transportation for us all," Assemblymember Jodi Giglio said in the news release. "While many of our roads are in disrepair, the DOT’s efforts in prioritizing those with the greatest need is commendable, and a good beginning to what I know will be continued efforts towards rebuilding or replacing our aging infrastructure."