Summer wasn’t the only season for paving project completions in the neighborhood.
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig joined forces this week to announce the successful completion of two major paving projects that resurfaced a total of 23 roadways in Mastic and Shirley.
“Last year, we were able to pave roadways north of Floyd Road and this year we returned to focus south of Floyd,” said Losquadro. “These were all heavily-traveled roadways that see a great deal of daily traffic from motorists going to and from John S. Hobart Elementary School, William Floyd Elementary School and Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School.”
Before paving began, crews performed drainage maintenance and replaced damaged concrete aprons to ensure a smoother and longer-lasting surface. These efforts were an essential part of the preparation process, ensuring that the repaved streets would stand up to the wear and tear of daily traffic.
The first of the two projects resurfaced the following 10 streets: Pawnee Avenue, Meadowmere Avenue, Strafford Street, Terapin Street, Tonopan Street, Bullard Street, Van Buren Street, Monroe Street, Madison Street, and Hawthorne Street. This project came at a total cost of approximately $1.2 million.
In the second project, Essex Circle, Ostend Circle, Hounslow Road, Broadway, Concord Road, Floyd Road, Tudor Road, Stuart Road, Linden Avenue, Fleet Road, Lawrence Road, The Green, and Beacon Street were all resurfaced for the same total cost.
“Over the last two paving seasons, we’ve successfully resurfaced dozens of roadways in this area making them safer and smoother for residents, commuters and pedestrians,” Losquadro continued.
Councilwoman Dunne Kesnig added, “Our roads are the backbone of daily life and maintaining them is essential to keeping our communities connected and thriving.”
The town’s continued investment in roadway infrastructure highlights its commitment to safety, quality of life, and travel efficiency for its residents.