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New York State Begins $31.3 Million Thruway Pavement Upgrade Project

Construction and Interior Design

Business Honor
04 April, 2025

The Upgraded Thruway section promises smoother travel, improved safety, and long-term infrastructure resilience.

The New York State Thruway Authority officially announced the start of a $31.3 million pavement resurfacing project to upgrade an important section of the Thruway (I-90) from exit 48A in Pembroke to exit 50 in Williamsville.

The upgrade of infrastructure will encompass roughly 13 miles of road in Genesee and Erie counties, making it easier and safer for thousands of daily travelers and commercial traffic to travel. This highway section is a prominent upstate New York corridor, connecting regional economic centers and allowing the free flow of goods across the state.

Work will involve milling and resurfacing eastbound and westbound traffic lanes, the upgrading of drainage systems, guide rails, and highway shoulders. The work will be phased to reduce traffic disruption, and the majority of the work will be carried out at night or off-peak.

As the Thruway Authority discussed, this investment is evidence of New York State's continued interest in having stable and up-to-date transportation facilities. Officials emphasized that maintaining the Thruway in good shape is essential to public safety and economic competitiveness.

The work on the project is already progressing and is slated to be significantly completed by the end of 2025. The Thruway Authority also added that all construction timelines are weather contingent, and there will be routine updates to the public to help manage travel schedules.

As traffic volumes grow and the infrastructure grows older, this effort is an anticipatory move to maintain the long-term viability of the Thruway system. It is one component of a larger capital program to rebuild vital transportation facilities statewide.

Motorists are encouraged to remain attentive in work areas and heed all signage posted for their safety as well as for construction workers.