$32.4M Roadwork Project Will Transform I-287 In Westchester County

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — A major roadwork project that will eventually ease the commute for Westchester drivers will take place overnights until the fall of 2025.

A $32.4 million project that will resurface and restore a 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate 287 is underway, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The project is expected to improve the resiliency and the ride on one of the busiest commuter arteries in the state.

The project will repair road joints, add new pavement and upgrade road striping along the section of highway, which is also known as the Cross Westchester Expressway, between Westchester Avenue in Harrison and U.S. Route 1 in Rye.

To minimize traffic impacts along the busy highway, all work will take place at night, according to officials.

"Investments in roads and bridges are investments in the health and economic well-being of our state," Hochul said. "This resurfacing project along the Cross Westchester Expressway will provide smoother rides to the tens of thousands of commuters who use this highway every day and improve the durability and resiliency of one our most important arteries for the flow of goods and commerce."

Work on the project is already underway, starting with the repair of highway road joints. Road resurfacing will get started as soon as weather permits in 2025 with the milling of the existing pavement along the highway and exit and entrance ramps.

Fiber-reinforced, warm-mix asphalt will then be overlayed on the roadway. This reinforced asphalt overlay is longer-lasting and more durable than the existing pavement, which is anticipated to minimize cracking and extend the pavement’s service life.

Drainage systems will also be repaired to better handle stormwater runoff and grooved inlaid striping with reflective epoxy paint will be added to increase the visibility of pavement markings during storms to improve safety. Traffic signals and curb ramps at adjacent exits and entrances will also be upgraded.

"Every day, thousands of people use the Cross Westchester Expressway to get to school, work, doctor’s appointments, and more, but the highway needs repairs so it can keep serving Westchester for years to come," Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer said. "Now, shovels are hitting the ground so we can protect this critical highway and drive our communities towards a safer and more resilient future. By repairing road joints, laying new pavement, and upgrading road striping, we are building the foundation of a more resilient Westchester while creating good-paying jobs. I have long fought for investments in New York’s infrastructure and I’m grateful for Governor Hochul’s work in ensuring the safety and resiliency of the Hudson Valley."