Governor Hochul Announces $19.4 Rehabilitation Projects On NYS Thruway Near Suffern

By Idy Perl

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that work is underway on a $19.4 million project to rehabilitate two aging bridges on the New York State Thruway (I-87/ I-287) in Suffern. Beginning this month, motorists will encounter lane shifts to accomodate the construction, although three lanes in each direction will be open at all times to allow the flow of traffic. 

Contractor crews will repair the bridge over Route 202 (milepost 29.54), and will construct new bridge joints on the span over the Mahwah River (milepost 29.41). Both bridges are located on I-87 between exit 14B (Airmont - Montebello - Airmont Road) and Exit 15 (New Jersey - I-287 - NJ Route 17 South). Additional improvements will include rehabilitating median drainage structures, building new median barriers and installing new pavement markings. The work is expected to be completed in 2026. 

“My administration is firmly committed to rehabilitating roads and bridges across the state,” Governor Hochul said. “This investment will help enhance safety, ensuring a smoother ride for the tens of thousands of regional travelers who use this vital Thruway corridor each day.”

"Investing in our aging infrastructure is essential," Senator Bill Weber said. "The improvements to these aging bridges on the Thruway are critical and will benefit thousands of commuters who travel them each day. I appreciate the state’s commitment to making these much-needed repairs."