The New York State Department of Transportation will resurface a deteriorated stretch of Middle Country Road (NY-25) in Calverton starting next summer — two years earlier than originally planned.
The state roadway, which is ridden with potholes, has prompted numerous complaints to Riverhead Town officials, who have urged the state to take action. The resurfacing was originally scheduled to start in summer 2027; it will now start in summer 2025, with a tentative completion date of summer 2026, according to Assembly Member Jodi Giglio. The DOT’s website has been updated with a new project complete date of July 2026.
The resurfacing project will span the roadway between the Manor Road and Route 25A intersections.
“I am thrilled to report to my constituents and our emergency services personnel about the incredible work our NYSDOT team is doing by prioritizing this essential project,” Giglio said in a statement Friday announcing the change. “The repaving of Route 25 is not just about improving our roads; it’s about ensuring safer, more efficient transportation for our residents, emergency responders and local businesses.”
“A project of this magnitude being accelerated means fewer delays, less wear on vehicles and a smoother, safer route for everyone who relies on it,” she said. “I am deeply grateful this is being treated with the urgency it deserves, and I look forward to seeing it completed ahead of schedule.”
A separate DOT project is under construction at the intersection of Middle Country Road and Edwards Avenue to realign Edwards Avenue, widen Middle Country Road and add left turn lanes; the project is scheduled to be completed this fall, according to the DOT’s website.
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