Overview:
A $39.7 million pavement improvement project on I-95 between Mamaroneck and Rye has begun, with repairs and resurfacing of more than 12 lane miles. The project is expected to be completed in late 2027 and will include installing precast concrete pavement slabs, guiderail and concrete barrier work, new pavement markings, and two new overhead sign structures. The New York State Thruway Authority has spent over $350 million upgrading I-95 since 2018.
A new $39.7 million pavement improvement project on the New England Thruway (I-95) between Mamaroneck and Rye will include repairs and resurfacing within the heavily traveled corridor used by an average of approximately 120,000 vehicles daily. The project formally started on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, and is expected to be completed in late 2027. Most of the work will be done overnight to reduce impacts to motorists. Motorists may encounter lane closures along with traffic shifts and stoppages during construction.
The project will repair and resurface I-95 in both directions covering more than 12 lane miles – from just past exit 18 (White Plains – Fenimore Road) to just before exit 20 (Rye – US Route 1 South), covering the stretch between mileposts 10.8 to 13.0 northbound. In the southbound direction, work will take place before exit 18B (White Plains – Mamaroneck Avenue) and exit 18 between mileposts 10.8 to 8.8.
Additional improvements will include installing precast concrete pavement slabs in select areas, guiderail and concrete barrier work, new pavement markings and two new overhead sign structures. JRCruz Corp. was selected as the project contractor following a competitive bidding process.
“I am very pleased that Westchester County will have portions of I-95 through White Plains, Rye and Mamaroneck repaved, thanks to a nearly $40 million pavement improvement project by the state,” said State Senator Shelley Mayer. “I hear nearly every day from constituents expressing their frustrations and concerns about the condition of our roads and the impact deteriorating infrastructure has on their daily commutes and safety. This investment will help ensure that the thousands of residents, workers, and visitors who rely on I-95 each day can travel more safely and efficiently, keeping our communities connected. Thank you to Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Thruway Authority for making this critical investment in Westchester County’s roads.”
“Interstate 95 is one of the most heavily traveled corridors in our region, serving thousands of commuters, residents and businesses every single day,” said Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins. “This significant investment by Governor Hochul and the New York State Thruway Authority will help ensure safer, smoother and more reliable travel throughout Westchester, while supporting our local economy and regional transportation network. I thank Governor Hochul for her continued commitment to strengthening critical infrastructure, and making smart investments that will benefit our communities today, and for years to come.”
Sound Barriers for Gargiardo?
There was no specific mention in the announcement from New York State in regards to sound barriers, something that would be of interest to people in Rye, in relation to proposed upgrades at Gagliardo Park. The Rye Recreation Park is adjacent to Interstate 95 and has no effective barrier against the loud sound of interstate traffic.
Automated Speed Enforcement
To enhance safety for workers in a work zone, Governor Hochul signed legislation establishing the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement pilot program. The safety enforcement program began in April 2023 and is in effect in various active construction zones on the Thruway. Work zones with speed camera enforcement will have clear signage leading up to the work zone. Motorists violating the posted speed limit within the work zone will be fined. Violation fines will be issued to the vehicle’s registered owner by mail.
Counting the $135 million investment on the final critical one-mile stretch of I-95 from exit 22 (Port Chester – Rye – Midland Avenue) to the Connecticut state line (milepost 14.1 to milepost 15.0), the Thruway Authority has spent more than $350 million to upgrade I-95 since 2018. Known as the “Last Mile,” the project reconstructed six lanes of I-95, realigned ramps, replaced two bridges and rehabilitated four more, added new drainage and noise walls, in addition to a number of other improvements. The project was completed in fall 2021.
Built in the 1950s, the New York State Thruway system is recognized as one of the safest highways in the nation according to officials. In 2024, the Thruway-wide fatality rate was 0.22 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, one of the lowest recorded rates on the Thruway system since fatality rates have been documented in 1954. The figure is significantly lower than the nationwide traffic fatality rate for 2024 of 1.20 and the latest New York State traffic fatality rate from 2023 of 0.93.
