$32.4 Million to Resurface I-287 Section Connected to U.S. Route 1 in Rye
On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $32.4 million project that will resurface and restore a 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate 287 between Westchester Avenue in the Town of Harrison and U.S. Route 1 (aka the Boston Post Road) in the City of Rye. The project will repair road joints, add new pavement and upgrade road striping along the section of highway. To minimize traffic impacts, a vital link for motorists traveling between the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and the State of Connecticut, all work will take place at night.
Work on the project is beginning this summer with the repair of highway road joints. Road resurfacing will get started as soon as weather permits in 2025 with the milling of the existing pavement along the highway and all exit and entrance ramps within the project scope. Fiber-reinforced, warm-mix asphalt will then be overlayed on the roadway. This reinforced asphalt overlay is longer-lasting and more durable than the existing pavement, which will minimize cracking and extend the pavement’s service life. Drainage systems will also be repaired to better handle stormwater runoff and grooved inlaid striping with reflective epoxy paint will be added to increase the visibility of pavement markings during storms, further enhancing safety. Traffic signals and curb ramps at adjacent exits and entrances will also be upgraded. Construction is anticipated to be complete in the fall of 2025.
State Senator Shelly Mayer said, “I am pleased that construction and resurfacing along an important section of I-287 in Westchester has begun. Over the years, I have heard from countless motorists regarding the unsafe conditions of the roadway and how difficult it is to travel on it without swerving to avoid potholes. As one of the region’s busiest roadways, with many relying on it to get to work and see family, it must be safe and reliable. This major improvement will greatly help drivers, and I thank Governor Hochul and the DOT for their attention to improving roads in our county.”
Assemblymember Steven Otis said, “This is an important section of I-287 covering where the Cross Westchester Expressway meets I-95. Roadway restoration and increased lane visibility during storms are aimed at maintaining traffic flow and avoiding delays. In addition, NYS DOT has a track record of designing projects to keep traffic moving during construction and completing work in each section as quickly as possible. Roadway infrastructure projects are vital to maintaining our road and bridge system. Thanks go to NYS DOT and Governor Hochul for their ongoing commitment to transportation infrastructure and working with our communities on this project.”
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “I want to thank Governor Kathy Hochul for her leadership and vision for this 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate 287, a major thoroughfare in Westchester County. This $32.4 million roadway restoration will provide more durable pavement and enhanced drainage systems to better handle weather-related storms, ultimately extending the life of the Interstate long into the future. Both residents and visitors to Westchester will greatly benefit from the completion of this project in the fall of 2025.”
