ConDig (02-May-18).  New York has earmarked $100 million to revamp roads in the state that have been damaged by severe weather this winter.

Funding will be allocated towards 84 projects and the renewal of nearly 1,000 lane miles of pavement across the state, including at least one project in every county and New York City, New York governor Andrew Cuomo said.

The new funding, awarded through the Harsh Winter Paving Initiative, is in addition to nearly $300 million previously set aside for projects that repave about 1,600 lane miles of road across the state.

“These investments are critical to our transportation system and essential for community growth and regional economic competitiveness,” said Cuomo.

“By infusing more than $100 million in state funds to revitalize our roads, we are enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers while ensuring every traveler remains safe throughout the Empire State.”

The projects are scheduled to roll out through the summer and into fall, with completion slated for later this year.

About $16.4 million has been allocated for projects to pave 134 lane miles in Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland and Madison counties. The allocation will also see about $18.8 million put towards projects to pave 179 lane miles in Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga, Broome, Chenango and Delaware counties.