Mayor Walsh and Assembly Transportation Chair Magnarelli Announce 14 Miles of City Roads to be Repaved with New State Touring Routes Funds

Syracuse, N.Y. – The City of Syracuse will more than double the miles of roads it will repave this construction season.  The major increase in road work is made possible by an infusion of $7.25 million in New York State Touring Routes funding to the City, according to Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and New York State Assembly Transportation Chair William Magnarelli.

The increase means, weather permitting, an additional 14 miles of repaving work in neighborhoods across the City. The Department of Public Works initially targeted ten miles of road reconstruction this year.

“Our road reconstruction team is rolling again this summer. They’re repaving major roads and neighborhood streets all over the City,” said Mayor Walsh.  “This additional state support means we will be able to complete about two seasons of work in one year. I thank Assemblyman Magnarelli and all of the members of our state delegation for making this funding available. The impact of Touring Routes funds will be felt for many years to come across the City.”

The State Legislature authorized $100 million in Touring Routes funds in the state’s 2021-22 fiscal year budget. The funds go to cities, towns and villages to enhance  the physical condition of roadways, create jobs and enhance local economic competitiveness.

“Bad road conditions are not just an annoyance. They are a safety issue that can cause personal injuries and property damage, deterring residents from their daily routes and making life in general  more difficult. Investing in our local infrastructure is an excellent way of helping our localities and increasing the flow of goods and people safely,” said Assemblyman Magnarelli, who represents the 128^th Asembly District. “New York State has invested $100 million in the Touring Routes Program that will fund reconstruction on our cities, towns and village roads, not just state routes, but for any roads throughout the state to serve the residents better.”

The Department of Public Works is recommending the following city streets for reconstruction using Touring Routes funding to the Syracuse Common Council at its Aug. 18 study session: