ALBANY—New York State officials announced on Oct. 20 the completion of a $36.6-million infrastructure improvement project on the Thruway (I-87) in Orange County.

The project, which commenced last year, included full and partial depth repairs on approximately 48 lane miles located a few miles north of exit 16 (Harriman – US Route 6 – NY Route 17) in Woodbury to Exit 17 (Newburgh – Scranton – I-84 – NY Routes 17K & 300) in Newburgh. Approximately 53,000 motorists use this section of I-87 in both directions each day.

Crisdel Group, Inc. of South Plainfield, NJ was the contractor on the project that included participation by union labor.

The improvement project spans from mileposts 48.0 to 60.1 and included full and partial depth pavement repairs to address the most deteriorated portions on the roadway in both the northbound and southbound direction. Crews also installed a two-inch asphalt overlay for a smoother riding experience.