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In an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Westchester County Executive George Latimer revealed that he signed into law a new amendment to Chapter 813 of the Westchester County Laws involving repaving on county roads by private contractors.
The new legislation will require companies performing work on county roads to perform curb-to-curb replacement instead of spot repaving, making sure that construction ends with streets in safer condition for motorists.
The amendment is meant to decrease the need for increased maintenance following construction by private contractors, which often leaves streets with uneven surfaces, officials said.
"Westchester’s roads connect our communities, residents, and businesses, so it is essential they remain in the best possible condition," Latimer said, adding, "By requiring companies to uphold our repaving standards, we’re not only preserving our infrastructure but ensuring safety for everyone who relies on these roads daily."
County Legislator James Nolan, who sponsored the bill, also addressed the new amendment, saying it will lead to full repairs on roads and prevent "patch jobs."
"As you may know, some companies have been doing spot repaving on our County roads for decades, and my bill seeks to end this practice," Nolan said, continuing, "Spot repaving is often an eyesore, but can be expensive for municipalities to repave. Curb-to-curb replacement can prevent rutting and erosion from water seepage into surface cracks, is more aesthetically acceptable, and can be more cost-effective over time."
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