By Forum Staff
Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced that more than 2,800 lane miles of state and local highways were improved and more than 3,100 bridges were replaced, rehabilitated or improved during 2024, a sign of the continuing progress New York State is making in modernizing its vital transportation infrastructure. These projects by the State Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority represented a more than $2.9 billion investment in New York’s roads and bridges.
During 2024, the State Department of Transportation improved 2,381 lane miles along state and local highways, representing a $1.37 billion investment in New York’s roadways. NYSDOT also replaced, rehabilitated or improved 3,171 bridges statewide, totaling nearly $1.1 billion. Together, the work accounted for a more than $2.4 billion investment that enhanced safety, improved sustainability and boosted resiliency against severe weather impacts.
“These enhancements to our roads and bridges will improve mobility for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike, and help ensure that people and goods continue to get where they need to go, safely and efficiently,” Hochul said.
Photo Courtesy of Don Pollard/Office of the Governor
Hochul said the State is determined to give New Yorkers “the modern, dependable and resilient transportation network they deserve.”
New York City accounted for 54 paved lane miles and 904 major bridge accomplishments in 2024.
Additionally, NYSDOT crews worked aggressively throughout the year to combat potholes, filling more than 1.2 million potholes during the year. Crews also performed maintenance on an additional 1,802 bridges.
In 2024, the State Thruway Authority reinvested more than $321 million in toll dollars to reconstruct or rehabilitate more than 441 total lane miles of the Thruway system and reinvested more than $159 million to rebuild or rehabilitate 18 bridges. In addition to roadway resurfacing, there were also significant safety enhancements made including guiderail repairs, line striping, signage and drainage improvements.
