Senator Helming Announces Funding in State Budget for Road Projects

Senator Pamela A. Helming (R,C,I-Canandaigua) today announced that five road paving and repair projects in the 54^th District, totaling $6.24 million and 30.3 miles, will be completed this summer and fall with support from capital construction funds in the state budget as well as new funding for infrastructure improvements. These projects, meant to enhance safety and improve traffic flow, complement Finger Lakes Forward, the region’s comprehensive plan to drive economic growth and community development.

The following paving and repair work in the 54^th District received approval and will take place this year:

• 6.9 miles on Route 14 from Route 104 to the village of Sodus Point in the town of Sodus in Wayne County in the amount of $600,000
• 3 miles on Route 370 between Route 104 and Westbury Road in the towns of Wolcott and Butler in Wayne County in the amount of $1 million
• 2.4 miles on Route 247 from just north of County Route 18 to Routes 5&20 in the towns of Gorham and Hopewell in Ontario County in the amount of $400,000
• 11 miles on Routes 5&20 between Lakeshore Drive and the Seneca/Geneva town line in the towns of Hopewell and Seneca in Ontario County in the amount of $3.4 million
• 7 miles on Routes 5&20 between Route 96A and Waterloo in the town of Waterloo in Seneca County in the amount of $840,000

“These projects to repave and repair roadways across the Wayne County/Finger Lakes region will not only ensure that motorists have safe, smooth roads to drive on as they travel throughout our communities but also turn businesses and industries into destinations along these roads. Including money in the state budget this year to both maintain the roadways of the Finger Lakes region and support the businesses and industries around the area was a top priority for me,” Senator Helming said.

These maintenance projects will keep roadways throughout the 54^th District in good condition and prevent more costly and in-depth repairs while improving safety and ensuring that the region remains economically competitive. These roadways serve as important connectors for their communities, linking residents to downtowns, business districts, industries, and more.

Senator Helming represents the 54^th Senate District, which consists of Seneca and Wayne Counties, parts of Cayuga and Ontario Counties, and the towns of Lansing and Webster. For more information, please visit Senator Helming’s website, or follow @SenatorHelming on Facebook or Twitter.

###