Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Pavement Improvements on Five-Mile Section of I-95 in Westchester County

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all major pavement improvement work on a nearly five-mile stretch, encompassing 30 lane miles, of the New England Thruway (I-95) in Westchester County has concluded, marking the substantial completion of an $86.7 million pavement improvement project. In addition, 11 bridges have been rehabilitated or repaved within the project limits, which span between Pelham Manor (exit 15) and Mamaroneck (exit 18A). Approximately 120,000 vehicles travel this corridor daily.

"New York continues to heavily invest in the reliability and durability of its roads and bridges," Governor Hochul said. "Upgrading the riding surface of the New England Thruway in Westchester County is another example of our commitment to ensuring we have infrastructure in place to support commuters, communities and commerce."

Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank G. Hoare said, "Under Governor Hochul's leadership, we have spent close to $200 million since 2023 to upgrade Interstate 95 from the Bronx to Westchester's Sound Shore communities, covering a 15-mile stretch. These pavement and bridge improvement projects enhance resiliency for travelers who depend on this critical highway on one of the busiest sections in New York. This year alone, we are investing nearly a billion dollars for capital projects like this one across the entire 570-mile Thruway system."

Highlights of the I-95 project included:

• Removing and replacing the most deteriorated portions of roadway between milepost 4.0 to 8.8 in both the northbound and southbound directions on 30 lane miles
• Repairing joints and curbs to extend the highway's service life and reduce the need to make temporary repairs
• Applying a two-course asphalt overlay to provide a smoother ride for motorists
• Rehabilitating six bridges, including the Centre Avenue bridge in New Rochelle and the Chatsworth Avenue bridge in Larchmont
• Repaving 12 interchange ramps and six other bridges
• Installing more than 800 LED lights in the tunnel that supports Metro-North Railroad's Larchmont station and enhances public safety

The project contractor, DeFoe Corp. of Mount Vernon, N.Y., will continue to coordinate with Metro-North on track closures to complete work on an I-95 overpass over railroad tracks in New Rochelle.

Counting the $135 million investment on the final critical one-mile stretch of I-95 from exit 22 to the Connecticut state line (milepost 14.1 to milepost 15.0), the Thruway Authority has spent more than $350 million to upgrade I-95 since 2018. Known as the "Last Mile," the project reconstructed six lanes of I-95, realigned ramps, replaced two bridges and rehabilitated four more, added new drainage and noise walls, in addition to several other improvements. The project was completed in fall 2021. A $61.8 million pavement improvement project on I-95 from milepost 0.0 to 4.0 in the Bronx and southern Westchester was completed in 2025, while a $39.7 million project that started earlier this year is currently upgrading the pavement on I-95 between Mamaroneck and Rye. That project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said, "I-95 is a critical transportation corridor in Westchester County, serving thousands of commuters and connecting our residents, businesses and communities every day. These improvements will provide drivers with a safer and more reliable roadway, while strengthening our infrastructure and supporting our local economy. We thank the New York State Thruway Authority for investing millions in our transportation system that will benefit our neighborhoods today, and for years to come."

About the Thruway Authority

Built in the early 1950s, the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway is one of the oldest components of the National Interstate Highway System and one of the longest toll roads in the nation. It sets the standard for modern highway geometric design with safe roadway characteristics including smooth curves, wide medians and unobstructed driver sight distance.

Year after year, the Thruway system is recognized as one of the safest highways in the nation. In 2025, the Thruway-wide fatality rate was 0.36 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, approximately 45 percent lower than the nationwide five-year average fatality rate of 0.65 for Interstate highways.