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Release Date: April 16, 2015
NYSDOT to Pave the Henry Hudson Parkway in the Bronx
Separate Contract Will Replace Signs along Parkway
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Joan McDonald today announced that work will begin Monday on a $4 million project to pave the Henry Hudson Parkway in both directions from Kappock Street in Bronx County to the Westchester County line.The 3.5-mile-long project is scheduled to be completed in June.
“The Henry Hudson Parkway is a vital transportation corridor in New York City, connecting Manhattan, the Bronx and Westchester County,” Commissioner McDonald said. “Under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s leadership, this paving project will provide a smoother, safer riding surface for the nearly 100,000 motorists who use the Parkway each day.”
The project calls for milling off the existing asphalt pavement, repairing the underlying concrete, applying new asphalt concrete, and striping the roadway.Drainage structures also will be cleaned and repaired.
In a separate, $4.5 million contract already underway, NYSDOT is upgrading the signs on the Henry Hudson Parkway from 125th Street in Manhattan to the Westchester County line.The signs will conform to modern standards for readability and reflectivity and will improve safety on the parkway.They will also enhance the scenic beauty of this historic parkway by minimizing the use of overhead sign structures.This project will be completed by the winter of 2016.
“This past winter was particularly harsh and as a result our highways took a beating,” Congressman Eliot Engel said. “Nearly 100,000 motorists use the Henry Hudson Parkway every day, making it a vital piece of the New York City transportation system. I applaud NYSDOT Commissioner McDonald for spearheading this $4 million project to pave the parkway. Although the work may create a slight inconvenience for motorists for a short period of time, having a fully paved and safe highway will be of great benefit to everyone and will keep our city rolling along.”
State Senator Jeff Klein said, “The Henry Hudson Parkway is a lifeline for residents of the Bronx and Westchester and the thousands of commuters who use it on a daily basis. Repaving the parkway will not only make the ride smoother for our local drivers, but also improve their safety and security while traveling.I applaud the efforts of the DOT in addressing the concerns of our community in both a quick and efficient manner, and I look forward to using the newly paved parkway upon completion.”
Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, “The Henry Hudson Parkway is extremely important to the residents of the Northwest Bronx, and the roadway needs to be well maintained. I’m pleased that NYSDOT is paving the Parkway so early this spring, providing for a smooth ride throughout the upcoming summer driving season."
Paving of the Henry Hudson Parkway is part of a $20 million contract, which includes paving the final section of the Staten Island Expressway (I-278) in Richmond County from the Goethals Bridge to Victory Boulevard; the Gowanus Expressway (I-278) in Kings County from 92nd Street to 6th Ave; and the Throgs Neck Expressway (I-678) from Meagher Ave to the Bruckner Expressway in Bronx County. This contract is expected to be completed by the summer of 2017.
The construction contractor for the paving project is Restani Construction Corporation of Astoria, New York.
Motorists are advised that NYSDOT will be fully closing sections of the Henry Hudson Parkway in stages. Work will begin in the northbound direction starting on Monday, April 20th, weather permitting.
Throughout the project, full closures will take place at night from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Intermittent single lane closures during off–peak, daytime hours will also occur.
Beginning Monday, the northbound Henry Hudson Parkway will be fully closed from Kappock Street to 232nd Street during nighttime hours. During the course of approximately 1 ½ months, the entire northbound roadway will be milled and paved, one section at a time. Once completed, work will begin in the southbound direction, starting at the Westchester County line.
Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license.
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