North Country road projects awarded $11.6 million for repaving

Twelve North Country road projects are set to receive $11.6 million for repaving under New York’s Harsh Winter Paving program. The work is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 and will cover 79 lane miles across the region, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said.

The projects are part of a $100 million statewide investment by the New York State Department of Transportation to resurface roads affected by severe winter weather. The program covers about 640 lane miles at 68 locations statewide. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said $20 million of the investment comes from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law.

North Country projects listed by the state include sections of state Route 22 in Ticonderoga, U.S. Route 9 in the town of Lewis, Interstate 87 near Plattsburgh, and state routes 8, 26, 294, 30, 178, 193, 342 and 37. The projects are spread across Essex, Clinton, Franklin, Hamilton, Lewis, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties.

In Jefferson County, the listed work includes state Route 178 in Adams, U.S. Route 11 in Ellisburg and state Route 342 in LeRay. Other listed projects include state Route 30 in Santa Clara, state Route 37 in Louisville and Massena, and state Route 26 in West Turin and Turin.

The state’s Harsh Winter Paving program is intended to address roads worn by severe weather. A comparable $100 million program announced in 2023 covered 66 locations and about 568 lane miles, including 11 North Country projects receiving $8.8 million.

The state also announced a separate program of more than $600 million for the 2026 construction season, covering more than 180 projects. The new North Country work is scheduled for the following spring.

Drivers can check the New York State Department of Transportation’s Region 7 traveler advisories for lane-closure and travel updates. The state also directs motorists to call 511 or use 511NY. The full statewide project list is available through the governor’s announcement.