Route 25A In Brookhaven To Be Renewed With $6.6M In State Project

TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NY — Route 25A is planned to be renewed as part of a $151 million New York State funding project for roadways impacted by extreme weather events, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday. The stretch of Route 25A between Nicolls Road and Main Street/East Broadway has $6.6 million earmarked for roadwork.

The State funding will support 95 paving projects and the renewal of roughly 1,013 lane miles of pavement across the state, including at least one project in every county and New York City. This new funding, provided through the PAVE NY Initiative, complements $743 million in direct State aid provided for local road and bridge projects that renewed approximately 3,700 lane miles of road across New York State. The projects will begin in spring and be completed during the winter 2020.

The other Long Island project is $4.1 million to renew the Farmingdale section of Route 109 in Nassau County.

"New York continues to make nation-leading investments in the renewal and modernization of the State's roads, bridges, transit systems and airports," Cuomo said via press release. "These investments are laying the foundation to ensure sustained growth throughout the 21st century in tourism, business and workforce development, and economic opportunities."

The infrastructure investment is planned to bolster the safety of the State's highways and reduce roadway roughness, making pavements more fuel efficient. The funding is supported through the New York State Department of Transportation's five-year capital plan.

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.

Fines are doubled for speeding in work zones. 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. For up-to-date travel information, you can call 511, visit www.511NY.org, or download the free 511NY app.

Senator Tim Kennedy, chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation, said the State is prioritizing safety and the changes will lead to a stronger economy.

"New York sees our fair share of tough winters, which deteriorate our roads, create potholes, and cause frustration for drivers statewide," he said. "It's imperative that we're dedicating significant state resources to ensure these roads are properly repaired and maintained."