New York State Department of Transportation

11/28/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/28/2022 11:00

State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $3.8 Million Project to Upgrade Northern State Parkway Interchange With Jericho Turnpike and Glen Cove Road

Contact: Stephen Canzoneri, (631) 952-6633
Release Date: November 28, 2022

State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $3.8 Million Project to Upgrade Northern State Parkway Interchange With Jericho Turnpike and Glen Cove Road

Additional Lanes, Raised Median and Improved Pedestrian Accommodations Will Enhance Safety and Traffic Flow at Key Intersection in Nassau County

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the start of a $3.8 million project to enhance safety and mobility at the interchange between Glen Cove Road, Jericho Turnpike (State Route 25) and the Northern State Parkway in Nassau County. Additional lanes, a raised median, upgraded signals and other improvements will reduce congestion and ease travel at this busy intersection at the border of the villages of Westbury and Old Westbury that is used by travelers to reach numerous nearby shopping centers, residential neighborhoods and recreational facilities. New sidewalks, curb ramps and a raised pedestrian island on the southwest quadrant of the intersection will also be added to better accommodate pedestrians.

"Under Governor Hochul's leadership, New York State is committed to making smart investments in our transportation network to enhance safety and strengthen the connections that tie our communities together," said Commissioner Dominguez. "This project will help ease congestion and improve mobility for motorists and pedestrians through one of Long Island's busiest interchanges, providing new momentum to an already vibrant area."

As part of this project, the ramp connecting the Northern State Parkway to the intersection of Glen Cove Road and Jericho Turnpike will be widened to improve traffic flow for the thousands of vehicles who travel this route every day. Other improvements include:

  • New additional turning lane on northbound Glen Cove Road leading to westbound Jericho Turnpike;
  • Addition of a second lane on the off-ramp from westbound Northern State Parkway to northbound Glen Cove Road;
  • Installation of a raised median on Glen Cove Road to eliminate illegal left turns from the Northern State Parkway exit ramp;
  • Modernization of existing traffic signals and pedestrian crossings along Glen Cove Road and Jericho Turnpike, including new countdown timers, sidewalks and curb ramps.

Night work will be utilized during the project to minimize traffic disruptions during the project, which is expected to be complete by the summer of 2023.

Senator Anna Kaplan said, "Far too many Long Islanders are all too familiar with the sense of hopeless despair that comes from trying to get on or off of the Northern Parkway at Glen Cove Road and Jericho Turnpike at rush hour, so it's welcome news that construction on this long overdue project to fix the problem will finally bring relief to local drivers. I'm proud to have helped deliver the funding to get it done and I'm grateful for Governor Hochul giving it the priority it deserves."

Assemblymember Ed Ra said, "I am very grateful to see the local impact of our investments in DOT capital funds. This $3.8 million dollar project will improve the safety and efficiency of travel at the interchange of Glen Cove Road, Jericho Turnpike and the Northern State Parkway and will reduce traffic congestion for Nassau County residents."

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said, "On behalf of the residents of the Town of North Hempstead, I want to thank Governor Hochul for making this $3.8 million dollar investment in safety and traffic flow at the intersection of Glen Cove Road and Jericho Turnpike. This intersection is undoubtedly one of the busiest intersections in Nassau County, and these new sidewalks, curbs, and a raised pedestrian island will go a long way towards protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our residents, which is absolutely paramount when it comes to projects like this."

Motorists are urged to plan accordingly and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual's driver license.

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