Work has started on three infrastructure projects in the Hudson Valley, with a total investment of $9.1 million to improve road conditions and safety. The projects focus on State Route 100A and State Route 134 in Westchester County, as well as U.S. Route 9W in Ulster County.
Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “As construction season is in full swing all across New York, the Department of Transportation continues its commitment to sound infrastructure investments that make a difference for residents and visitors in the Hudson Valley and statewide. These investments will restore the surface of three key roadways, providing a strong foundation for a reliable transportation network in one of the state’s busiest regions.”
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “DOT is working diligently to modernize the infrastructure in the Hudson Valley and throughout New York State, and these repaving projects are examples of the work we are doing to improve the travel experience and enhance public safety for all travelers along these key corridors, ensuring the economic prosperity of surrounding communities.”
The largest project involves $4.9 million allocated to resurface a 2.7-mile section of State Route 100A (Knollwood Road) between State Route 100B and State Route 100C/100 (Grasslands Road), passing through Elmsford and Greenburgh. This route connects with Interstate 287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) and Sprain Brook Parkway.
Another $2 million will be used to resurface two miles of State Route 134 from State Route 9A in Ossining to New Castle. This corridor provides access to Croton Reservoir and Taconic State Parkway.
In Ulster County, $2.2 million will go toward resurfacing a 4.7-mile stretch of U.S. Route 9W between Canal Street in Port Ewen and State Route 32 in Ulster, including ramps at Delaware Avenue. U.S. Route 9W runs along the west side of the Hudson River, connecting several towns from Newburgh northward past Kingston-Rhinecliff bridge toward Albany.
All three projects include milling and resurfacing with warm-mix fiber-reinforced asphalt designed for durability, grooved striping with reflective epoxy paint for better visibility during storms, upgraded traffic signals, drainage improvements, and curb ramps compliant with ADA standards.
Most work will occur at night using single lane closures to limit disruption for drivers. Completion is expected by the end of the 2025 construction season.
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins commented, “The infrastructure projects announced today, in Westchester and elsewhere in the Hudson Valley, will make driving much safer for everyone.I am especially pleased that the Knollwood Road repaving, which I previously funded, is now underway. It is a heavily trafficked road in my district, and I know my constituents will look forward to its completion. I thank Governor Hochul and Commissioner Dominguez for these much needed improvements.”
State Senator Pete Harckham added: “Important investments in our aging infrastructure are vital, not only to the economy of the Hudson Valley, but also to the safety of the hundreds of thousands of drivers who use our state roads to commute and for business. I thank the Governor and my colleagues in the legislature for investing robust resources to the transportation capital plan and appreciate DOT addressing this busy corridor.”
State Senator Michelle Hinchey said: “Delivering funding for our local roads and infrastructure is the kind of state investment we can see and feel immediately, because it makes a positive difference in our daily lives. I’m thrilled that the dollars we secured are coming home to support projects along Route 9W and State Route 32 in Ulster County — two of the busiest roadways in our region that will soon see major upgrades making travel safer, smoother, and more reliable for everyone. Thank you to Governor Hochul and NYSDOT Commissioner Dominguez for supporting these investments.”
Assemblymember Chris Burdick noted: “I am delighted that the Governor has made these key Hudson Valley roadway projects. My constituents, particularly in New Castle, will benefit significantly from these critical improvements, especially the Route 134 repaving. With most of the work being done at night, disruption will be minimized. Many thanks to Governor Hochul!”
Assemblymember Dana Levenberg said: “I am so pleased to see repaving begin on another state road in my district. Poor road conditions are a huge concern all over the Hudson Valley, and getting our roads fixed is among my highest priorities. I am grateful to the NYSDOT for hearing our pleas and taking action once again, and to Governor Hochul for her continued attention to the infrastructure needs in my district. I will continue pushing until all of our troubled roads are in tiptop shape.”
Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky commented: “Knollwood Road and Grasslands Road connect residential neighborhoods to local shopping and businesses, Town facilities, SUNY WCC, and Westchester Medical Center. As bus routes they also convey mass transit for those who do not or cannot drive their own cars.Sections of these roads have deteriorated terribly in recent years,and I could not be more thrilledto see them gettingthe investment they deserve .Thank youto Governor Hochulfor addressing this areaof real needin District92.”
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins stated: “Investments like these are essentialto keeping Westchester’s roadways safe ,efficientand readyfor future.By improvingcritical corridorslikeRoute100AandRoute134,we’re notonly enhancingtravelfor residents ,commutersand visitors,butwe’re alsostrengtheningthe infrastructurethat supportsour localeconomyand qualityof life.We’re gratefulto GovernorHochulandtheNewYorkStateDepartmentofTransportationformakingtheseprojectsapriority.”
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger remarked: “Route9Wisoneofourmostheavilytraveledcorridors,andthisimportantstateinvestmenttoresurfaceandmodernizea4 .7milesstretchoftheroadwayinKingston ,Ulster,andEsopuswillenhancedrainageandsafetyandimprovetheoveralltravelexperienceofresidentsandvisitorsalike.IwanttothankGovernorHochulandtheNYSDepartmentofTransportationforprioritizingthiscriticalstretchoffroadwayandformakingtheseinvestmentsindurableupgradesthatserveourcommunitieswellintothefuture.”
TownofGreenburghSupervisorPaulFeinersaid:“ManyresidentsofGreenburgharedelightedthatKnollwoodRoadisbeingrepaved.We’ regratefulthatNewYorkStateisgivingthiswell-travelledroadtheattentionitdeserves.ThisroadisimportantbecauseitisusedbystudentsatWestchesterCommunityCollege(thereisanentrancetothecollegeonKnollwood),byseniorswholiveinasenioraffordablehousingcomplex,bymanyresidentsandbyfirstresponderswhoneedtoquicklygetpatientstoWestchesterMedicalCenter.A smoothroadwillbeappreciatedbymany.Th ank youto t heGovernor ,ourStat eLegislatorsandtotheNYSDepartmentofTransportationforgivingthisroadtheattentionitdeserves.”
VillageofElmsfordMayorRobertWilliamsadded:“OnbehalfoftheTrusteesandResidentsofElmsford,w ewouldliketopersonallythankGovernorHochulforhercommitmenttomakingtheroadsinNewYorkStatesaferandnicertorideon.W eespeciallythanktheGovernorandtheDepartmentofTransportationforfixingandpavingKnollwoodRoad ,route100AwhichrunsthroughtheVillageandwillenhancethequalityoflifeforourresidents.”
CityofKingstonMayorStevenNoblesaid:“I wanttothankGovernorHochulforherongoinginvestmentintheCityofKingstonandinourregion.Route9-Wisaheavilytrafficked,vitalcorridorthatconnectslocalcommunitiesandruns throughtheheartofourcity.Theresurfacingof9-Wwilleasetravelandgreatlyimproveourqualityoflife.”
