ROUTE 97 –– Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that $100 million in State funding has been released to support the renewal of State roadways impacted by extreme weather. The funding supports repaving projects at 64 locations, totaling almost 520 lane miles of pavement, and complements the record level of investment in infrastructure across New York State.

 “We are making historic investments in transportation infrastructure to create safer roads and smooth, hassle-free commutes for all travelers,” Governor Hochul said. “New York is home to extreme weather year-round, and this $100 million in funding will be vital to helping ensure that our road conditions are safe for our hardest-hit communities.” 

Regarding the funding, the projects in Sullivan County (at least in part) include: $1.5 million to resurface Route 97 from just south of Ferry Street to John Deck Road in the Towns of Fremont and Hancock, Delaware and Sullivan counties; and $1.2 million to resurface Route 97 from 0.5 miles north of Kirks Road intersection to Cochecton town line in the Town of Tusten, Sullivan County.