NY Works Pavement Construction To Begin In Catskill Area

ALBANY, NY (07/11/2012)(readMedia)-- New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Joan McDonald today announced that construction will begin on Monday, July 9 on a $15.9 million project to resurface pavement and reconstruct curves on Route 17 in the towns of Thompson and Mamakating, Sullivan County, through Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's NY Works program.

"Governor Cuomo's NY Works program speeds up our bridge and highway reconstruction efforts and puts people back to work," Commissioner McDonald said "The traveling public will see nearly twice as much highway work than just last year. We ask motorists to be patient and drive carefully through construction zones."

Today's announcement highlights continuing construction for NY Works transportation improvement projects only three months after Governor Cuomo signed the 2012-2013 Budget allowing funding for these projects to move forward.

NY Works focuses on improving pavement that is in fair condition and bringing it to good condition. This preventive maintenance work will better preserve the state's infrastructure and guard against the need for more costly, in-depth construction. Bundling projects sites within close geographic locations into a single contract enables DOT to lower expenses and obtain lower bids.

This work in Sullivan County between exits 106 and 112 is a 14.3-mile section of Route 17. Construction will include resurfacing pavement and straightening the road to increase safety by providing better sight distance for motorists.

The project will improve safety and mobility along Route 17, which is part of the main route across the southern tier of New York, spanning from Chautauqua County to Orange County. Given the importance of Route 17 to the Catskill region's economy, it is a critical component of the area's transportation infrastructure.

The project is a joint venture being constructed by Sullivan County Paving and Constructions, Inc. of Cochecton, Sullivan County, and Callanan Industries, Inc of Albany, Albany County. Work is scheduled to be completed this fall.

Motorists may encounter flaggers directing traffic. It is imperative that motorists remember this season to drive carefully through the many highway and bridge construction zones they will encounter.

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