Assemblyman Zebrowski and Senator Skoufis Announce $1.6 Million Funding for Route 202

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski (D-Rockland) and Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced $1.6M in funding awards to repave roads impacted by extreme weather conditions. Through the PAVE NY initiative, the Department of Transportation will renew Route 202 in Haverstraw from Meade Drive to Route 9W. This project will begin this spring and be completed during the winter of 2020.

In March of 2019, Assemblyman Zebrowski and Senator Skoufis sent a joint letter to the Department of Transportation expressing the dire need for Route 202’s repavement. The section that is being repaved is a 1 mile stretch from Meade Drive in the Town of Haverstraw to Route 9W to the Village of Haverstraw.

“At its most basic level, government must ensure that our roadways are drivable and safe for motorists and pedestrians. It’s no secret that the full stretch of Route 202 is in desperate need of an entire re-paving. Senator Skoufis and I have been fighting for this stretch of roadway for years and I am glad that critical infrastructure funding is finally being allocated. Sidewalk enhancement and ADA compliance will also start to make this roadway more modern and functional. I want to thank the DOT for their collaboration and I pledge to residents that we will continue pushing for a full rehab of this roadway,” said Assemblyman Zebrowski.

Senator Skoufis said, “This section of Route 202 is one of Haverstraw’s most frequently traveled roads. I was proud to tirelessly lobby the Department of Transportation alongside Assemblyman Zebrowski to ensure that this section of Route 202 was prioritized in the PAVE NY Initiative. Road safety is a quality of life issue, and pushing DOT to renew our roads will always be a top priority of mine. In a district where a large portion of my constituents commute to work, and local business tourism attractions are booming, it’s imperative that our roadways are safe to travel for residents and visitors alike,” said Senator Skoufis.