$11.7 million announced to resurface region’s roads

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. » New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez recently announced the beginning of an $11.7 million project, which includes the resurfacing of 37 miles of pavement along seven roads in the Capital Region during the next two years.

The project will enhance safety, improve mobility and facilitate the flow of both people and commerce in Albany, Saratoga, and Rensselaer counties. Each of the roads are vital connectors in their communities for residents and visitors alike.

“The new pavement on these Capital Region roads will make it easier for motorists to travel about the region and allow for tourism and commerce to flourish,” Dominguez said.

Work is underway on the first road to be resurfaced: State Route 29 in Saratoga County, starting with a 6.5-mile stretch between the Saratoga County line and Jockey Street in the town of Galway. Night work is also underway on a 4.9-mile stretch between Bensonhurst Avenue in the city of Saratoga Springs and Middleline Road (County Route 59) in the town of Milton.

Work will also take place at the following locations. Schedules may change due to weather and the pace of work.

2019 (All work scheduled to begin in October)

• State Route 150 in Rensselaer County, between Maple Hill Road (County Route 6) in the village of Castleton- on-Hudson and State Routes 9 and 20 in the town of Schodack. (3.8 miles).

• State Route 9 between Old Niskayuna Road and Cherry Tree Road in Loudonville, town of Colonie, Albany County (Drainage and waterline relocation work to take place at night in preparation for paving in 2020.)

2020

• State Route 9 in Albany County, between Northern Boulevard in the city of Albany and Latham Circle in the town of Colonie. Night work scheduled to begin in the spring (4.5 miles).

• Two segments of State Route 40, in the town and village of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, between East Schaghticoke Road and Stillwater Bridge Road (County Route 125). Work is expected to begin in the spring (0.8 total miles).

• State Route 43 in Rensselaer County, from Werger Road in West Sand Lake in the town of Sand Lake, through the town of Nassau to Shepherd Road/Andrews Lane in the town of Stephentown. Work is expected to begin in the summer (9.7 miles).

• State Route 136 in the town of North Greenbush, Rensselaer County, between State Route 4 and State Route 150. Work is expected to begin in the summer (2.6 miles).

• State Route 9 in the town of Halfmoon, Saratoga County, between Crescent–Vischer Ferry Road and Plank Road (0.3 miles).

• Route 9P along Saratoga Lake in the towns of Malta and Stillwater between Route 9 and Route 423 (3.9 miles).

• Paving projects will require periodic lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers. Work on all roads is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2020.

“I welcome the Department of Transportation’s commitment to resurfacing Capital Region roadways. These improvements will make for a smoother ride, and improve road conditions for our vehicles,” said Sen. Neil Breslin, D-Bethlehem.

“State DOT’s announcement of $11.7 million for the resurfacing of 37 miles of pavement in Saratoga County, Rensselaer County, and other areas across our Capital Region is a crucial part of the state’s continued investment in roads that are safer, stronger and more reliable for local motorists.

I thank State DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and the administration for continuing to make our roadways a top priority,” added Sen. Daphne Jordan, R- Halfmoon.

“State Route 29 is an important roadway for residents and visitors to the 49th Senate District. I want to thank the New York State DOT and Commissioner Dominguez for

their work to resurface Route 29 from Saratoga Springs into Milton and then Galway,” noted Sen. Jim Tedisco, R- Glenville.

Motorists are urged to slow down and safely move over when approaching roadside vehicles displaying red, white, blue, amber or green lights, including maintenance and construction vehicles in work zones. NYSDOT recently unveiled a new public service announcement and social media campaign focused on the importance of driving responsibly in work zones. The video highlights

the importance of paying attention in work zones and obeying New York State’s “Move Over” laws.

“This project to resurface 37 miles of pavement along seven roads in the Capital Region is yet another commitment to maintaining infrastructure throughout the State. I appreciate Governor Cuomo and the New York State Department of Transportation for their continued efforts to ensure safe means of travel for our communities,” said Assemblyman John McDonald III, D- Cohoes.

“I am very happy to hear that the New York State Department of Transportation has announced an $11.7 million project to resurface Capital Region roads. Since my first legislative session, I have stood beside my colleagues and local highway supervisors calling for additional funding to improve our roads and bridges and I am pleased to see progress being made in our region. Infrastructure is the backbone to our state’s economy and well-being, and it is critical that we allocate state funding to support

such improvements,” added Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, R-Ballston.

Motorists are reminded that 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’s license.

“I am proud to join with the Department of Transportation in announcing this important investment in our local infrastructure. These roads are vital to every aspect of our community, and this project will ensure our families’ safety when traveling on them,” said Assemblyman Jake Ashby, R- Castleton.

“The City of Saratoga Springs is grateful for infrastructure updates that improve travel within the city as well as between the city and its visiting destinations. Safe, updated, newly resurfaced roads mean safe citizens and visitors. Another excellent investment from the New York State Department of Transportation — thank you,” Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly added.