After falling into disrepair, the sidewalks on Main Road in the Jamesport business district have gotten a much-needed makeover.
Riverhead Town Highway Superintendent George Woodson said the work was completed this week on the sidewalk located on the north side of Main Road in the heart of Jamesport’s business district.
The upgrade comes after numerous requests from residents, Woodson said.
It took nearly three years for the highway department to save enough to cover the cost of the sidewalks, which came to approximately $52,770. Woodson said budgetary limitations required that tripping hazards and other safety concerns be prioritized ahead of this project. It was completed by Ridge-based contractor Laser Industries.
“The project is now complete and I am pleased with the results,” Woodson said. Noting that the Highway Department completed a similar sidewalk replacement project in South Jamesport earlier this year, he said that the Riverhead Highway Department will continue improving roadways and sidewalks throughout the 250 miles of town roadways under its jurisdiction.
The second phase of the Jamesport business district revitalization will be the installation of LED lights and fixtures early next year. The highway department funds were used as the town’s match to secure a Suffolk County downtown revitalization grant in the amount of $27,416, which will be used for the purchase and installation of the LED lights and fixtures.
The current lighting fixtures in Jamesport’s business district are about 20 years old, Riverhead Community Development Agency director Dawn Thomas said. Not only are the current lighting fixtures in need of repair, but their LED replacements will be at least 50 percent more efficient.
Supervisor Sean Walter said he was appreciative of the cooperation between the Highway Department and the Community Development Department.
“The project will enhance lighting of pedestrian facilities along Main Road in the Jamesport business district for residents and tourists alike.”
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