Health & Fitness
Assemblyman Buchwald Secures $14.2M in Funding to Make Vital Infrastructure Upgrades in Westchester
“This vital funding is great news for Westchester families and businesses,” said Assemblyman Buchwald. “The resources committed to these projects will help fast-track much needed upgrades and repairs, making roadways safer for the hardworking families that use them every day.”
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The bridge that currently carries the Saw Mill River Parkway over Kisco Avenue in the Village of Mount Kisco received a score of 4 out of 10 in its structural evaluation by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The bridge was built in 1951 and carries, on average, 36,000 vehicles daily. Assemblyman Buchwald noted that repairing and replacing structurally deficient bridges is an important priority for the region. The approved traffic signal installation in Armonk will allow for the maximum degree of control at Route 22 at Route 172 and Route 128 at Whippoorwill Road and Maple Avenue. When properly timed, traffic signals increase the traffic handling capacity of an intersection, and improve the safety and efficiency of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
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The NY Works program was established last year to make vital repairs and upgrades to bridges and roadways in order to better preserve the State’s infrastructure and prevent the need for more costly rehabilitation in the future. The projects that have received funding through NY Works were identified as priorities by the State Department of Transportation.
“Restoring our State road infrastructure creates good-paying jobs and ensures that necessary improvements are made without burdening local taxpayers,” said Assemblyman Buchwald. “I will continue to fight for the resources we need in Westchester to invest in capital programs that make our region a more attractive destination to live and do business.”
This news follows Assemblyman Buchwald’s announcement in August that he was able to secure $3.5 million in State funding for the repaving of Route 120 (Purchase Street) in Harrison.
