The NYS Department of Transportation has begun a $7.3 million project to restore and extend the life of five bridges in Suffolk County, replacing deteriorated joints and making repairs to improve safety and reliability for Long Island motorists. Work is underway and expected to finish by the end of 2026.
Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said the investment reflects a broader commitment to infrastructure. “Investing in strong, reliable infrastructure is investing in the safety and prosperity of all New Yorkers across Long Island, and under Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership we are making smart investments that will pay dividends in the future,” she said. “This project will ensure these critical bridges continue to serve Long Island drivers for decades to come.”
The project will replace steel expansion joints with elastic, armorless joints on bridges carrying Route 110 over the Long Island Expressway, the Long Island Expressway South Service Road over the Sagtikos State Parkway ramp, Route 454 over the Northern State Parkway, and Waverly Avenue over Sunrise Highway.
State Sen. Dean Murray said the work “makes sense from a fiscal standpoint as well as from a safety standpoint.”
Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick called the project “a long-term safety investment” that will reduce maintenance costs.
Additional work includes renewing asphalt on the Route 454 bridge and making pavement repairs on Route 110. Reflective pavement markings will be installed to improve visibility.
Work will be staged to limit disruptions, with lane closures scheduled as needed and advance notice provided to motorists.
County Executive Edward Romaine said, “Our top priority in Suffolk County is to improve infrastructure and ensure motorists are safe.”
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico said, “I commend the state Department of Transportation and Commissioner Dominguez for this appropriation to ensure these vital roadways remain safe for residents and motorists” across Long Island.