Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed into law a new amendment to Chapter 813 of the Westchester County Laws to curb patchwork or spot repaving on County roads by private contractors. The new legislation, sponsored by County Legislator James Nolan and County Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels, is designed to improve road durability, safety, and overall quality by enforcing consistent and thorough repaving standards.
The new legislation addresses the issue of incomplete road repairs often left behind by private companies, resulting in uneven surfaces and increased maintenance needs. Companies performing work on County roads will now be required to follow specific paving standards, helping to ensure that any construction leaves roads in better, safer condition for residents and travelers.
Latimer said: “Westchester’s roads connect our communities, residents, and businesses, so it is essential they remain in the best possible condition. 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.”
Nolan said: “Thank you to my colleagues in County government for all their help in passing Legislator Woodson-Samuel’s and my bill that would require any company doing road work to do curb-to-curb replacement instead of spot repaving. 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. 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. The goal for this piece of legislation is that instead of patch jobs, we will see full repairs on these roads and move the savings from this work back to the taxpayer, all while improving our infrastructure. This is great piece of legislation and I am thrilled that it will be beneficial to all.”
With this new legislation, Westchester County takes a proactive step toward enhancing road quality and addressing inconsistent repairs.
