Overnight is about to get a lot busier along Interstate 95 in Westchester County. State crews have kicked off a $39.7 million pavement improvement project on the New England Thruway between Mamaroneck and Rye, a stretch that carries roughly 120,000 vehicles a day. The job will repair and resurface more than 12 lane miles, and officials say the contract is scheduled to finish by late 2027.
Most of the paving and barrier work will take place at night to keep daytime backups in check, but drivers should still brace for lane closures, traffic shifts and occasional stoppages through the construction season. JRCruz Corp. landed the contract after a competitive bidding process.
“Interstate 95 is a critical commuter and commercial corridor not only in Westchester but for the entire Northeast,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. Her office frames the project as part of a larger push to improve safety and drivability along the route, with more details available from the governor's office.
Where the Crews Will Be Working
The contract zeroes in on northbound I-95 from just past Exit 18 to just before Exit 20 (mileposts 10.8 to 13.0) and southbound from Exit 18B down to Exit 18 (mileposts 10.8 to 8.8). Planned improvements include new precast concrete pavement slabs in key locations, guiderail and concrete barrier work, fresh pavement markings and two new overhead sign structures. The New York State Thruway Authority says the work covers more than 12 lane miles.
Night Work, Slowdowns and Speed Enforcement
Most of the heaviest lifts are scheduled overnight to minimize daytime disruption, although motorists can still expect overnight lane closures and short-term stoppages while crews set up and move equipment. The state also notes that automated work-zone speed enforcement may be active in some Thruway work zones. Notices and fines are handled under the statewide program, and signage will be posted anywhere enforcement is in effect, according to New York State.
Drivers are urged to obey posted work-zone speeds, watch for sudden slowdowns and build in extra travel time when heading through the affected section.
How It Fits Into a Longer I-95 Fix-Up
Officials say the $39.7 million job is the latest in a multi-year effort to upgrade the 15-mile I-95 corridor. The Thruway has rolled out several projects since 2023, including a $61.8 million repaving and bridge rehabilitation between the Bronx and Westchester that was completed in a $61.8M revamp, along with an $86.7 million contract that began in 2025. Taken together, officials say, the work is expected to leave the corridor in significantly better shape by the end of next year.
What Drivers Should Keep in Mind
State Sen. Shelley Mayer and Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins praised the investment as a safety and reliability boost for the daily grind, according to the governor's statement. Motorists are advised to keep an eye on traffic reports, anticipate overnight lane restrictions and consider alternate routes during scheduled work windows. A little planning, officials suggest, could save a lot of idling in front of orange cones.
