A $36.6 million project that included repaving and other improvements on a section of the New York State Thruway between Exit 16 for Harriman and Exit 17 for Newburgh was completed as of Oct. 20, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Thruway Authority.
Approximately 53,000 motorists use the section of I-87 were the work was done from mileposts 48.0 to 60.1 in both directions each day. The project included crews removing and replacing the most deteriorated portions of the pavement down to the subbase in both the northbound and southbound directions. Parts of the roadway in better shape were upgraded by removing the existing asphalt overlay and installing a two-inch asphalt overlay for an improved riding experience. Safety improvements included new guide rail, joint repairs, upgrades to drainage and culverts, and adding reflective line striping. The contractor for the project was Crisdel Group, Inc., which is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus said, “These improvements along the Thruway are an important investment in Orange County’s transportation network. With thousands of drivers traveling this corridor every day, maintaining safe and reliable roadways is essential to supporting our residents, visitors, and local economy.”
According to Newburgh Mayor Torrance Harvey, “The completion of this Thruway project represents a commitment to improving the everyday travel experience for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.”
Hochul described repaving the Thruway as needed and making sure that drivers have a smooth road for their trips as “a critical investment given the important role the 570-mile superhighway serves in our transportation network and our state’s economy.”
The Thruway was built in the 1950s and has more than 2,800 lane miles of pavement and 819 bridges.
