New York celebrates another infrastructure upgrade
On April 28, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of a $31.8 million project to build a new bridge carrying North Avenue over the New England Thruway (I-95) in the City of New Rochelle, Westchester County in New York. The Thruway Authority project replaced the 65-year-old crossing with a modern, wider span that enhances safety and improves traffic flow along the busy route used by approximately 20,000 motorists each day. Additionally, the bridge’s vertical clearance over I-95 was raised more than two feet to 16 feet 6 inches to enhance safety and reduce the chances of collisions by over-height vehicles.
“New York is upgrading our aging infrastructure like never before, delivering better connections and smoother commutes to communities across the state,” said Hochul. “New Rochelle is a city on the move, with a booming population and more growth happening every year and it is critical that its infrastructure matches the needs of a growing city. The newly enhanced North Avenue is a connection that befits this city, providing tens of thousands of residents a safer and more reliable crossing over the New England Thruway every day.”
