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April 23, 2021 | Vol. 9, Number 14 | www.eastchesterreview.com
DOT begins resurfacing projects in Westchester New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced on Thursday, April 15 that work is getting underway on a $15.7 million project to resurface sections of four key roadways in Westchester County. The project will enhance safety and improve travel conditions on 11.5 miles of roadways that provide access to some of the county’s busiest villages and town centers, as well as the Westchester County Airport and Interstate 287. Roadways to be resurfaced include State Route 9 in the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, State Route 22 and State Route 433 in the town of North Castle, and State Route 120 in Wallauer, which is headquartered in nearby White Plains, is celebrating its 100th anniversary having the village of Harrison and town served residents of Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties since 1921. For more, see page 6. of North Castle. “As New York State recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and more of our economy reopens, it’s imperative that we keep investing in our roads and bridges On April 24, National Pre- expired pills, liquid medications In 2020, DEF collected and cations throughout the year. Ad- to ensure they are ready to meet scription Drug Take Back Day, and ointments keeps them from safely disposed of 5,954 pounds ditionally, DEF accepts medica- the demands of the 21st CenWestchester County’s Depart- being misused and keeps peo- of prescription and over-the- tions by appointment on the first tury,” Dominguez said. “This ment of Environmental Facil- ple and pets safe from accidental counter medications through col- Tuesday of each month at the project will enhance safety and ities, DEF, will provide resi- poisoning. To protect our drink- lection events at the H-MRF. Last H-MRF. For more information improve driving conditions on dents with the opportunity to ing water, rivers, streams and fall, Americans turned in nearly or to schedule an appointment, some of the most important roaddispose of prescription and aquatic life, never flush medica- 493 tons (985,392 pounds) of visit https://environment.west- ways in Westchester County, faover-the-counter medications at tions. Rates of prescription drug unused or expired prescription chestergov.com/facilities/h-mrf cilitating the smooth flow of peothe Household Hazardous-Mate- abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly drugs and vape devices at nearly or contact the Recycling Help- ple and goods for many years to rial Recovery Facility, H-MRF, high, as are the number of acci- 4,600 sites operated by the U.S. Line at 813-5425 or 211. come.” in Valhalla by appointment from dental poisonings and overdos- Drug Enforcement Agency, USThe county also has installed While preliminary work has 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. es due to these drugs. The Sub- DEA, and nearly 4,200 of its state locked and secured collection already begun, resurfacing of the Residents must wear masks stance Abuse and Mental Health and local law enforcement part- boxes at 38 police department roadways will begin in July and and can drive through and drop Services Administration’s Na- ners. Overall, since 2010, US- headquarters throughout West- employ the use of a reinforced asoff their medications, which tional Survey on Drug Use and DEA and its partners have taken chester, where medications can phalt overlay, which is a stronger should be in their original con- Health shows year after year, in nearly 13.7 million pounds of be dropped off (most are avail- and longer-lasting material than tainers, if possible, or placed that the majority of misused and pills and liquid medicine. able 24 hours a day/7 days a the existing surface. The project inside sealed plastic bags. The abused prescription drugs are obResidents who cannot make it week). For more information, will also repair or upgrade shoulH-MRF is located on the county’s tained from family and friends, to the DEF event on April 24 can visit https://environment.west- ders, guide rails, basins, gutters Valhalla Campus at 15 Woods including someone else’s medi- safely dispose of their unwanted chestergov.com/residents/recy- and curb ramps. Traffic signals Road in Valhalla. cation being stolen from a home medications at many convenient cling-guidelines/medications. will also be updated to enhance Safely disposing of unused or medicine cabinet. police department drop-off lo- (Submitted) vehicle flow. Consistent with Gov. Cuomo’s Drivers First initiative, the project has been planned to minimize impacts to traffic and adjacent communities. Paving operations will occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. with periodic nighttime
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road closures. The project is expected to be complete by late 2021. The paving projects include: State Route 9 from State Route 119 in the village of Tarrytown to College Avenue in the village of Sleepy Hollow. State Route 22 from Route 120 to Middle Patent Road in the town of North Castle State Route 433 from the Connecticut state line to State Route 22 in the town of North Castle State Route 120 from Lake Street in the village of Harrison to the Greenwich American Centre in the town of North Castle State Route 120 from Westchester Avenue to Westerleigh Road in the village of Harrison “I am so pleased that the State Department of Transportation is beginning this $15.7 million project to resurface Westchester roads,” state Sen. Shelley Mayer said. “I am particularly appreciative of these critical investments in State Routes 120 in Harrison and North Castle, State Routes 22 and 433 in North Castle. Each and every day, I hear from residents as they see and experience how important these investments are for their quality of life and the success of the economy.” Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license. “These pavement resurfacing projects will serve as a boost to area residents and businesses who rely on the County and State’s infrastructure for smooth passage each day,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “Maintaining our roads is a vital function of government— and one that can be seen every day. I look forward to seeing the completion of this project.” (Submitted)