Harckham and Levenberg Announce Final Phase of $16 Million Route 9A Repaving

Peekskill, NY - New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg announced today that the final phase of the $16 million repaving project of Route 9A between the towns of Cortlandt and Ossining is underway.

“The completion of this project is excellent news for everyone who drives busy Route 9A each day, as well as residents who live in surrounding communities,” Harckham said. “Potholes, persistent flooding, and aging infrastructure have been a constant, expensive headache for drivers and residents. This is a very important investment that will have a positive economic impact and help improve the quality of life for residents and motorists. I thank Assemblymember Levenberg for working together to obtain critical funding for this vital project.”

“My colleagues and I are pushing hard to make sure that all of the state roads in our region get the resources and attention they need,” Levenberg said. “I am pleased to see work continue on Route 9A, one of the most troubled roads in Assembly District 95. I implore everyone to be patient and drive carefully as this work continues to keep our road crews safe.”

The $16 million project will resurface a 7.1-mile stretch of the heavily traveled thoroughfare from Maiden Lane in Cortlandt to Route 133 in Ossining. The final paving section of the project currently underway is from Croton Point Avenue to Maiden Lane. Last year, the section between Croton Point Avenue and Route 133 was completed. The final phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2025 weather and conditions permitting.

The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) said the paving will consist of resurfacing the existing pavement with a warm-mix fiber-reinforced asphalt overlay that’s longer-lasting, more durable and will minimize cracking. Grooved inlaid striping with reflective epoxy paint will also be added to increase the visibility of pavement markings during storms. The work will be conducted at night with single-lane closures to prevent major disruptions in traffic.

More than 40,000 vehicles travel on Route 9A each day—cars, vans, fire engines, garbage trucks, and 18-wheelers. It is one of the state’s most dangerous stretches of roadway, it is the scene of more than 120 major accidents a year. The deteriorated road conditions have long been a major complaint of residents and drivers. 

The project is expected to enhance safety and mobility for drivers while supporting statewide sustainability efforts and furthering the long-term durability of New York’s infrastructure, according to the DOT.