New York Construction Report staff writer
Major construction has been completed on a project modernizing the Exit 105 interchange along State Route 17 in Sullivan County, enhancing safety and improving traffic flow for travelers to and from the Catskill Region. Two other projects also underway will resurface and make improvements to key segments of State Route 17 and State Route 52. The three projects represent a $41.5 million investment, with 80% of the funding coming from federal sources, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The centerpiece of the initiative is the $30.8 million project at Exit 105, which modernized the existing cloverleaf interchange connecting State Route 17 with State Route 42 in the Town of Thompson.
The project added two new roundabouts to improve traffic flow into the Village of Monticello. The redesign also includes new bicycle lanes and sidewalks along State Route 42 to strengthen connections between local residential neighborhoods and Monticello’s commercial district.
Roundabouts are known to improve safety by reducing the severity of crashes, and they help minimize congestion while eliminating the need for traffic signals. Additionally, new guiderails and drainage systems were installed along parts of State Route 42.
A $7.7 million resurfacing project on State Route 17 between exits 101 and 102 in the towns of Liberty and Thompson is nearing completion. The project, which includes new guiderails to be installed in 2025, will improve safety and driving conditions along this 4.8-mile stretch of highway.
Also, a $3 million resurfacing project on State Route 52 in the Village of Liberty recently began. The project will repave nearly two miles of roadway starting at the intersection of West Street and continuing east to the State Route 17 interchange. Work will include upgrading curb ramps, repairing curbs and drainage structures, and improving bicycle and pedestrian accommodations with newly resurfaced shoulders. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2025.
Upgrades are part of a broader $41.5 million investment in Sullivan County’s infrastructure. The funding will improve key roadways that connect local communities and support regional economic growth.
“This is a prime example of how infrastructure investments connect communities and create new opportunities for growth,” said Marie Therese Dominguez, commissioner of the state Department of Transportation. “These projects are vital to Sullivan County’s economic lifeblood, improving access for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.”
