Nyack to Begin High Ave–Franklin St Drainage Project Next Week

By Rockland Daily Staff

The Village of Nyack has announced that work on the High Avenue - Franklin Street Drainage Project is tentatively set to begin February 18.

The project will involve installing a new stormwater drainage pipe along High Avenue, disconnecting an existing line that currently runs beneath several homes from High Avenue to Catherine Street, and redirecting it to the culvert drainage system on Franklin Street.

Once the drainage improvements are completed, High Avenue will be repaved within the work zone, and any sidewalks disturbed during construction will be restored. Driveway aprons impacted by the work will also be repaired.

Village officials said the project is funded by FEMA as part of recovery efforts related to Hurricane Ida in September 2021. The work will be managed by the Village engineers, with Tony Casale Inc. serving as the contractor.

Traffic detours may be in place at times, though officials say efforts will be made to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently. Residents with questions can contact the Nyack Village Administrator’s Office at 845-358-0548 ext. 283. Additional updates are expected as the project progresses.