NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A Niagara Falls highway will be undergoing maintenance to improve safety.
On Thursday it was announced that State Route 61, Hyde Park Boulevard, from Lockport Road to State Route 104 in the City of Niagara Falls and the towns of Niagara and Lewiston in Niagara County, will be the subject of a $2.8 million improvement project.
“Under the leadership of Governor Hochul, New York State continues to make strong investments in our infrastructure while strengthening Western New York’s transportation network for all users of the road,” New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said.
“This project on Hyde Park Boulevard will have lasting benefits for the community, saving taxpayer dollars in the long term while making a positive and immediate difference in the lives of Western New York residents and visitors.”
The project aims to improve pedestrian and traffic safety, as well as ensure regional economic competitiveness.
Resurfacing of 1.6 miles of pavement and a new layer of asphalt are included in plans for the project. Other improvements include new traffic signs, upgraded countdown timers, upgraded curb ramps and improved drainage.
The project is scheduled to be completed by early 2023.
“Because of the difficult winters that our region is subjected to, our roads and transportation infrastructure take extensive damage and wear. These proactive and preventative measures by the Department of Transportation will help ensure that State Route 61 remains in a safe travel condition for motorists in the years to come, saving the state and drivers money on potentially costly repairs,” Senator Robert Ortt said.
