Work has started on three major roadway resurfacing projects in the Hudson Valley, totaling $9.1 million in investment. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that these efforts will target sections of State Route 100A and State Route 134 in Westchester County, as well as U.S. Route 9W in Ulster County.
“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,” Governor Hochul said. “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 stated, “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 projects include resurfacing a 2.7-mile section of State Route 100A (Knollwood Road) between State Route 100B and State Route 100C/100 (Grasslands Road), located in Elmsford and Greenburgh. This area connects to Interstate 287 and Sprain Brook Parkway.
Another project covers a two-mile stretch of State Route 134 from State Route 9A in Ossining to the Town of New Castle line. This route provides access to Croton Reservoir and Taconic State Parkway.
In Ulster County, a $2.2 million project will resurface nearly five miles of U.S. Route 9W between Canal Street in Port Ewen and State Route 32 in Ulster. The ramps at Delaware Avenue are also included. U.S. Route 9W links areas from Newburgh through Bear Mountain up to Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and Albany.
The construction involves milling existing pavement and applying warm-mix fiber-reinforced asphalt for durability, with reflective epoxy striping added for better visibility during storms. Traffic signals will be upgraded, drainage improved, and curb ramps made ADA compliant where present.
To reduce disruptions, most work will occur at night with single lane closures during paving operations. Completion is expected by the end of the 2025 construction season.
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins commented on safety improvements: “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 emphasized infrastructure’s role: “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 noted local benefits: “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 highlighted minimal disruption: “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 addressed ongoing concerns: “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 referenced community impact: “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 terriblyin recent years,andI could not bemore thrilledto see themgettingtheinvestmentthey deserve .Thank youtoGovernorHochulforaddressingthisareaofrealneedinDistrict92.”
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins spoke about regional significance: “Investments like these are essential to keeping Westchester’s roadways safe,e cientand readyforthefuture.ByimprovingcriticalcorridorslikeRoute100AandRoute134,we’renotonlyenhancingtravelforresidents ,commutersandvisitors,butwe’realsostrengtheningtheinfrastructurethatsupportsourlocaleconomyandqualityoflife.We’regratefultoGovernorHochulandtheNewYorkStateDepartmentofTransportationformakingtheseprojectsapriority.”
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger added: “Route9Wisoneofourmostheavilytraveledcorridors,andthisimportantstateinvestmenttoresurfaceandmodernizea4 .7milestretchoftheroadwayinKingston ,Ulster,andEsopuswillenhancedrainageandsafetyandimprovetheoveralltravelexperienceofresidentsandvisitorsalike.IwanttothankGovernorHochulandtheNYSDepartmentofTransportationforprioritizingthiscriticalstretchofroadwayandformakingtheseinvestmentsindurableupgradesthatserveourcommunitieswellintothefuture.”
TownofGreenburghSupervisorPaulFeinersaid,“ManyresidentsofGreenburgharedelightedthatKnollwoodRoadisbeingrepaved.We’regratefulthatNewYorkStateisgivingthiswell-travelledroadtheattentionitdeserves.ThisroadisimportantbecauseitisusedbystudentsatWestchesterCommunityCollege(thereisanentrancetothecollegeonKnollwood),byseniorswholiveinasenioraffordablehousingcomplex,bymanyresidentsandbyfirstresponderswhoneedtoquicklygetpatientstoWestchesterMedicalCenter.Asmothroadwillbeappreciatedbymany.Th ank youto t heGovernor ,our S tateLegislatorsandtotheNY SDepart mentofTransportati onforgivingthisroadt heat tentionitdeserves .”
VillageofElmsfordMayorRobertWilliamsstated,“OnbehalfoftheTrusteesandResidentsofElmsford,w ewouldliketopersonallythankGovernorHochulf orhercommitmenttomakingtheroadsinNewYorkStatesaferandnicertorideon.W eespeciallythanktheGovernorandtheDepartmento fTransportationforfixingandpavingKnollwoodRoad ,route100AwhichrunsthroughtheVillageandwillenhancethequalityoflifeforourresidents.”
CityofKingstonMayorStevenNobleadded,“IwanttothankGovernorHochulforherongoinginvestmentintheCityofKingstonandinourregion.Route9-Wisaheavilytrafficked,vitalcorridorthatconnectslocalcommunitiesandruns throughtheheartofourcity.Theresurfacingof9-Wwilleasetravelandgreatlyimproveourqualityoflife.”
