NY Allots $$ To Pave Part of the Saw Mill in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT, NY — $62.2 million has been alloted by New York State for projects to pave and repair miles of state roads across the Hudson Valley through this summer and fall. The infrastructure investment includes projects in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties — including a portion of the Saw Mill Parkway from Mount Pleasant to New Castle. The projects will be completed this year.

The funds are part of a total $403.3 million for pavement improvements on nearly 1,700 miles of roadway across New York State, including budgeted capital construction funds and $100 million in new funding.

Maintenance paving work keeps New York's highways in a state of repair, and this investment delays the need for more costly, in depth repairs. The repair and modernization of the state's transportation infrastructure will improve safety and ensure that state and local communities remain economically competitive, State Senator Terrence Murphy said in a press release, "The condition of our roads is unacceptable considering the amount in taxes we pay. This is a welcome announcement by the state and I will continue to advocate for more dollars to help improve our roads."

Paving and repair work will take place on the following roads:

• 23 miles on Interstate 684 from Interstate 84 in the town of Southeast, Putnam County, to Hardscrabble Road in the town of North Salem, Westchester County ($55.2 million)
• 15 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway from Grant Street to Roaring Brook Road in the towns of Mount Pleasant and New Castle, Westchester County ($4.4 million)
• 3.2 miles of Route 120 from Marcourt Drive to Route 133 in the town of New Castle, Westchester County ($900,000)
• 5 miles of Route 6 from Route 52 to Tilly Foster Road in the town of Carmel, Putnam County ($1.7 million)

The news pleased local officials.

Mt. Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgebzi said, This is good news for Mt. Pleasant residents. There are a number of state roads that could use equal attention."

New Castle Supervisor Rob Greenstein stated, "Our residents deserve smooth state, county and local roads. It's a safety and quality of life issue. We are doing our part here in New Castle and I thank Senator Terrence Murphy for his help and leadership at the state level. I know our residents appreciate it as well."