Westchester Reporter

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed a new amendment to Chapter 813 of the Westchester County Laws. This legislation aims to reduce patchwork or spot repaving by private contractors on county roads. The initiative, led by County Legislators James Nolan and Tyrae Woodson-Samuels, seeks to enhance road durability, safety, and quality by implementing uniform repaving standards.

The legislation addresses issues with incomplete road repairs left by private companies, which often result in uneven surfaces and increased maintenance needs. Under the new law, companies working on county roads must adhere to specific paving standards to ensure improved road conditions for residents and travelers.

Latimer stated: “Westchester’s roads connect our communities, residents, and businesses, so it is essential they remain in the best possible condition. By requiring companies to uphold our repaving standards, we’re not only preserving our infrastructure but ensuring safety for everyone who relies on these roads daily.”

Nolan expressed gratitude for support from colleagues in passing the bill: “Thank you to my colleagues in County government for all their help in passing Legislator Woodson-Samuel’s and my bill that would require any company doing road work to do curb-to-curb replacement instead of spot repaving. As you may know, some companies have been doing spot repaving on our County roads for decades, and my bill seeks to end this practice."

He continued: "Spot repaving is often an eyesore but can be expensive for municipalities to repave. Curb-to-curb replacement can prevent rutting and erosion from water seepage into surface cracks, is more aesthetically acceptable, and can be more cost-effective over time. The goal for this piece of legislation is that instead of patch jobs we will see full repairs on these roads and move the savings from this work back to the taxpayer all while improving our infrastructure. This is great piece of legislation and I am thrilled that it will be beneficial to all.”

This new legislation marks a proactive step by Westchester County toward improving road quality and addressing inconsistent repairs.

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