Kathy Hochul Announces $100 Million New York Highway Repaving

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $100 million investment to repave 642 lane miles of state highways across 68 locations in New York. The funding is part of the New York State Department of Transportation’s Harsh Winter Paving program, which targets roadways damaged by extreme weather to improve safety and the efficiency of snow and ice removal operations.

Regional allocations include $15.87 million for the Finger Lakes to resurface 158 lane miles, $13.95 million for the Mid-Hudson region, and $11.6 million for the North Country. In the Mid-Hudson region, Orange County will receive the largest share with $9.6 million. Other significant projects include $4 million for the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx and various resurfacing efforts in the Southern Tier.

Senator Charles Schumer noted that $20 million of the total funding is provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. This initiative follows a record 2026 construction season in which the state invested over $600 million across 180 paving projects. While the funds are committed and crews are currently preparing for winter, construction for these specific projects is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2027.