Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) joined local leaders from southeast Orange County to announce $2.4 million in senate and assembly funding for a project aimed at alleviating a major traffic chokepoint at the intersections of Nininger Road, Bakertown Road, and County Route 105 in the Monroe-Woodbury area. Senator Skoufis secured $1.75 million and Assemblymember Eachus provided $650,000 for the major infrastructure project – in addition to over $6 million in further state and county funding for a total of nearly $9 million.

Among other infrastructure upgrades, this project will include the installation of a completely new roadway and bridge connecting Nininger Road and County Road 105 with Daj Boulevard, alleviating significant traffic congestion buildup that regularly occurs at this intersection and the nearby Bakertown Road-County Route 105 intersection. Additionally, new turn lanes will be installed along with improved traffic signals and curb ramps.

“These improvements will be a game-changer for the Monroe-Woodbury area,” said Senator Skoufis. “The daily congestion buildup at these intersections creates both basic safety and quality of life challenges for residents traveling through the area. These improvements will significantly reduce travel time and headaches for drivers and pedestrians alike, allowing for more time off the road and more time with family..”