BUFFALO, N.Y. — A nearly $8 million paving project will soon begin on the 33 as crews will be resurfacing the entire length of the roadway from Buffalo to Cheektowaga.
The rehabilitation project will mill and resurface approximately six miles of the expressway and ramps with a new layer of asphalt. Pavement striping and traffic signs will also be replaced.
"Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York State is investing in infrastructure projects that bring people together, strengthen communities and keep our economy growing," New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said. "The Kensington Expressway is a vital artery and this resurfacing project will help give motorists in the Buffalo area a smoother ride as we work to make the corridor even better for both those who use the highway and those who live around it."
The work will begin next month.
"Harsh winters and heavy daily traffic have taken a toll on the Kensington Expressway, and this much needed resurfacing project will ensure a smoother commute along this integral, connective route," Senator Tim Kennedy, chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, said. "By investing in our roadways, we're investing in our greater economy and workforce, and this project is yet another example of New York building back better post-pandemic."
The state Department of Transportation hopes to minimize traffic disruptions with lane restrictions or closures happening overnight and during off-peak hours.
"The Kensington Expressway is a vital thoroughfare for thousands of residents of the City of Buffalo and the eastern suburbs," Assemblymember Monica Wallace said. "Unfortunately, a historic injustice occurred when a major commercial corridor and parkway in a predominantly Black neighborhood was destroyed to make way for the expressway, which also divided the community. I thank Governor Hochul and the state Department of Transportation for maintaining this vital roadway as we move ahead on plans to partially cover the expressway, unite the neighborhoods, and restore this much-needed public space on the East Side."
