HIGHWAY AID WILL BRING MUCH NEEDED RELIEF FOR LOCAL MOTORISTS

Following one of the toughest winters in recent memory, Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I- Huntington Station) is pleased to announce that this year’s budget includes over $400 million in funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), as well as $40 million in Winter Recovery Funding. With spring and summer road construction getting underway, you will soon see this money at work in our communities.

“CHIPS funding is a valuable resource our local highway departments rely upon to help keep our roads up-to-date,” said Lupinacci. “While road construction can be an annoyance at times, fixing our roads helps our children get to school, parents get to work and families go about their daily routine in a safe way. This past winter was particularly hard on the roads, as the deep freeze often causes the roads to heave and crack, causing more repairs than usual. That’s why I was exceptionally pleased to support this extra $40 million in funding for our communities.”

For the 10th Assembly District, municipalities that will receive portions of this additional winter recovery funding include the Town of Huntington, $200,968.69, the Town of Babylon, $142,047.36 and the Village of Lloyd Harbor, $7,425.56. This year’s budget also includes more than $438 million in funding for the CHIPS program. For the 10th Assembly District, this includes $1.7 million for the Town of Huntington, $1.2 million for the Town of Babylon and $66,897 for the Village of Lloyd Harbor.

Residents who wish to report particularly rough roads or potholes are encouraged to contact Assemblyman Lupinacci’s district office at (631) 271-8025.