State will spend $46 million repaving Thruway in Genesee

One project is from Le Roy to Batavia, other from Batavia to just past Pembroke

Press Release, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $46 million investment for two pavement improvement projects on the New York State Thruway (I-90) in Genesee County and part of eastern Erie County.

The two projects include resurfacing of more than 100 lane miles of the Thruway between exit 47 (Rochester – LeRoy – I-490 – NY Route 19) to beyond exit 48A (Pembroke – Medina – NY Route 77).

“As the gateway to Western New York, this 26-mile section of the Thruway is a vital corridor for commuters, tourists, and commercial traffic and is an engine for local economies,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul. “New York is building back stronger from the pandemic and delivering a state-of-the-art, 21st century infrastructure worthy of New Yorkers and domestic and international guests”

• A $23.4 million pavement improvement project on the Thruway (I-90) in Genesee County is underway on a 15.5-mile stretch between exit 47 (Rochester – LeRoy – I-490 – NY Route 19) to exit 48 (Batavia – NY Route 98). Approximately 39,000 motorists travel on this section of I-90 every day.

The project includes full and partial depth repairs as well as full pavement resurfacing. Additionally, pavement resurfacing work will take place at the on- and off-ramps at exit 47 and exit 48, as well as the exit 47 Commuter Park and Ride lot. Reflective line striping for enhanced safety will also be applied.

Cold Spring Construction Company of Akron is the contractor for the project. Work is expected to be complete in summer 2023.

• A $22.9 million pavement improvement project on I-90 in Genesee and Erie Counties in both directions is scheduled to begin this month on an 11-mile stretch between exit 48 (Batavia – NY Route 98) to just beyond exit 48A (Pembroke – Medina – NY Route 77). Approximately 40,000 motorists travel on this section of I-90 every day.

The project includes full depth repairs and resurfacing on I-90 in both directions including the ramps at exit 48A. Vertical clearance improvements will also be made along I-90 at milepost 397.67 eastbound.

Oakgrove Construction of Elma is the contractor for the project. Work is expected to be complete in fall 2023.

Drivers may encounter lane shifts and lane closures during construction. Variable Message Signs will advise motorists of the construction work. The work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew J. Driscoll said, “The Thruway Authority is continuously and strategically reinvesting toll dollars to enhance safety, reliability, and improve roads and bridges to create a modern transportation artery. These two projects totaling $46 million are just a portion of the more than $397 million the Thruway will award for projects statewide this year alone.”

Assemblymember Steve Hawley said, “Our economy runs through our roads, so it is a great development that these vital roadways will be made safer and more efficient for travel thanks to these resurfacing projects. The improvement of these segments of highway in Genesee County and Erie County will certainly help make our communities safer places to live and work for all who utilize them to enjoy everything they have to offer.”