March 4, 2026
A $7.3 million project is restoring five key Suffolk County bridges, including those on Route 110 and 454. Work started recently and wraps by end of 2026 for safer Long Island drives.
Suffolk County's **major construction project update** shows a $7.3 million effort underway to restore five critical bridges, boosting safety for Long Island drivers on busy routes like Route 110 over the Long Island Expressway and Route 454 over the Northern State Parkway.
With traffic snarls common on Sunrise Highway and the Long Island Expressway in areas like Farmingdale and Brentwood, this New York State Department of Transportation project replaces deteriorated steel expansion joints with durable elastic ones, renews asphalt on the Route 454 bridge, and adds reflective pavement markings for better visibility. Work is staged to minimize disruptions, with lane closures and advance notices for motorists.
Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez highlighted the investment's role in Long Island's future, stating it ensures bridges serve drivers for decades. Suffolk County Executive **Ed Romaine** stressed safety as the top priority, while Brookhaven Town Supervisor **Dan Panico** praised the funding for vital roadways. State Sen. **Dean Murray** and Assemblyman **Michael Fitzpatrick** called it a smart fiscal and safety move.
This bridge work fits into broader plans, like Suffolk's 2026 Proposed Capital Budget with over $256.9 million for sewer upgrades and $96.1 million more. Separately, two highway projects added to the regional TIP target safety at the **Oakdale Merge** on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in Suffolk County, complementing 2020 enhancements. Long Island's TIP share tops $4 billion through 2030, including $1.1 billion in NYSDOT construction for Nassau and Suffolk. Rep. **Nick LaLota** secured $15.35 million for additional Suffolk roads and cleanups.
These updates signal urgent action on aging infrastructure amid growing traffic in Suffolk towns like Islip and Brookhaven. Stay ahead of changes—explore more **LI Daily** coverage on Development Projects for the latest on local roads and builds.
