Bedford Board Considering Which Local Roads To Pave In 2019

BEDFORD, NY — Supervisor Chris Burdick included a list of roads the Highway Department recommends paving this year in his "What's New Bedford" email newsletter. The list is below.

The town has 97 miles of paved roads.

"We have gradually increased funding for paving with the goal of repaving all roads approximately once every 12 years," he said in the newsletter. "The present budget (both capital funds and operating funds) allocates $1,325,000 for paving. By comparison due to recession-necessitated reductions, the 2009 budget was approximately $750,000."

He said Public Works Commissioner Kevin Winn will be asking the Town Board to approve this paving list for 2019:

• Allison Road
• Anne Chambers Lane
• Bayberry Lane
• Cherry Street (Reyburn to 117)
• Church Street
• David Lapsley Road
• East Way
• Haines Road (Wood Rd to Croton Lake Rd)
• Lake Avenue
• Lakeside Drive (Cherry St to Lily Pond La)
• Leslie Lane
• Partridge Ridge Road
• Samuel Purdy Lane
• Seminary Road
• Sunset Drive
• Tall Pines Lane
• Turtle Pond Road
• West Circle

In addition to these roads, the proposed alternates are included in the list for approval. These will be paved as funds allow, depending on the exact amount used on the list above:

• Davids Hill Road (Paved Hill)
• Davids Way
• Overlook Drive
• Pines Bridge Road (House #45 To Croton Lk Rd)

“These roads were selected based on their deteriorated conditions," Winn said. "Paving techniques will range from 1.5” to 2” of asphalt, varying based on road conditions.”

Editor's Note: The original version of this article included incorrect information about the repaving of Route 117.