Smithtown Launches 2026 Roadwork Season With Edgewood Avenue Overhaul

SMITHTOWN, NY — The final phase of a major roadway overhaul along Edgewood Avenue is now underway, marking the start of the Town of Smithtown’s 2026 road improvement season.

Crews from the Smithtown Highway Department completed milling earlier this week and are set to begin paving on Thursday, April 9. The work will first cover Edgewood Avenue from Route 25A to River Road, before continuing on Friday from River Road to North Country Road. Additional paving will take place on portions of Landing Avenue, stretching from the train tracks across Edgewood Avenue to the bridge.

The project represents the final step in a broader transformation of the Edgewood corridor, which now spans a fully rebuilt stretch from Jericho Turnpike to North Country Road.

Town officials said the improvements are designed to enhance both safety and reliability along a roadway heavily used by commuters, pedestrians and students.

“Edgewood Avenue is more than just a roadway. It’s part of the daily rhythm for so many in our community,” Supervisor Edward R. Wehrheim said. “From morning commutes to children walking to school, it’s a route people depend on every day. These improvements are about making that experience safer, smoother, and more reliable.”

The paving follows significant infrastructure upgrades completed last year, including new drainage systems, concrete curbing, aprons and redesigned sidewalks aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists and students traveling to nearby Nesaquake Middle School.

Superintendent of Highways Robert Murphy said the timing of the work was planned to minimize disruption, particularly for students.

“Edgewood is heavily traveled, not just by vehicles, but by residents who walk, bike and enjoy the area, and students who walk to Nesaquake Middle School,” Murphy said. “We coordinated the timeline of this work to be concluded during the spring break.”

Work is scheduled to begin at approximately 7 a.m. Thursday and Friday and continue through 5 p.m. each day. While residents will still be able to access their homes, drivers should expect detours and delays, with public safety personnel on site to assist with traffic control.

Town officials said the Edgewood project is just the beginning of what is expected to be a busy roadwork season following a harsh winter that left many roads damaged by freeze-thaw cycles.

Crews are preparing to address potholes and deteriorating pavement across Smithtown, with a focus on restoring safe driving conditions as quickly as possible.

The effort is being supported in part by $5 million in federal funding secured through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which will help expand roadway rehabilitation work throughout the town.

Officials said the funding will allow for a more comprehensive approach, including milling and resurfacing aging roads, improving safety and reducing long-term wear and tear on vehicles.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow updates from the town regarding road closures and detours.