Assemblyman Matt Slater and Senator Pete Harckham have announced the commencement of a significant repaving project on Route 312 in the Town of Southeast. This state-funded initiative, initially revealed in December 2024, aims to improve the road from just west of the Metro-North Railroad grade crossing to its intersection with Route 22.
The $2 million allocated for this phase is part of New York’s broader infrastructure improvement plan across the Hudson Valley. The focus is on enhancing road safety and ensuring year-round drivability.
“This is a major win for drivers in Putnam County who rely on Route 312 every day,” said Slater. “We made a commitment last year to get this done, and I’m proud to see the work officially underway on this aging stretch of roadway. I’ll keep advocating for the investments our towns need to support families, local businesses and a better quality of life. Thanks to Sen. Harckham for being a strong partner in helping to move this project forward.”
The project involves resurfacing approximately three miles of Route 312 and making drainage improvements where feasible. The construction will continue through fall, aiming for substantial completion by December 1, 2025.
“The Route 312 repaving project will benefit thousands of local residents, commuters and business owners who rely on this critical high-volume traffic artery, which is very badly deteriorated,” said Harckham. “I am happy to have partnered with Assemblyman Slater to make this project a priority with the Department of Transportation so it can benefit residents, as well as our vital local economy. We will continue to do all we can to ensure that our roads get fixed.”
This repaving effort was initially announced as part of a larger $3.5 million state investment in infrastructure upgrades, addressing drainage, resurfacing, and traffic signal improvements.
