$11.9M Project to Resurface Palisades Parkway

Work will begin Monday on an $11.9 million project to resurface a northern section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.

Road improvements will be made on the parkway in the towns of Haverstraw and Stony Point in Rockland County, and the towns of Highlands and Woodbury in Orange County.

"As the Palisades Parkway has transformed into a major thoroughfare, the increase in volume combined with harsh winters has resulted in a deteriorated condition," Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski said, calling the work critical. "I am grateful to the Governor and Department of Transportation for recognizing the severity of Parkway’s conditions and I hope that this paving a step toward a full rehabilitation of the exit 10 north corridor."

About nine miles of the Palisades Interstate Parkway will be resurfaced, from just north of the Bookstore/Service Area on the Parkway south to the Route 202 interchange.

Highway construction will involve diamond grinding the roadway surface and repairing concrete. Additionally, areas of the road will receive new asphalt. This project will also include new pavement markings, the installation of joint sealer in joints and cracks, as well as the cleaning and repairing of drainage basins. Traffic signal loops will also be replaced as necessary.

Some parkway sections under construction may be closed and lane closures should be expected to ensure the safety of motorists and work crews. When necessary, motorists will be detoured and signs will guide drivers back to the parkway. Closures will be announced through media advisories and on 511NY.

All construction is scheduled to be completed by December 2017.

"This stretch of the Palisades is a vital part of this region’s transportation network that is depended upon by Rockland and Orange residents and helps drive the local economy," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in an announcement. "These repairs will help increase the safety and efficiency on the critical roadway and help keep it viable and in good repair for years to come."

The project will be completed in accordance with the requirements of the administration's Drivers First Initiative, which prioritizes the convenience of motorists and ensures that disruptions are kept at a minimum for drivers at highway and bridge projects across the state.

"Anyone who has driven on parts of the Parkway knows that this is a critically needed investment to make our road safer and less hazardous," Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney said. "I want to thank Governor Cuomo for prioritizing local infrastructure projects in the Hudson Valley – repairing our roads is better for our drivers, creates good-paying construction jobs and grows our economy."

Remember, fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license.

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