NYS Department of Transportation

Today, NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez joined NYS Governor Kathy Hochul for the ceremonial groundbreaking at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport! ✈️    This project is set to elevate the passenger experience, boost tourism, and drive commerce in the region. We extend our thanks to Governor Hochul for her unwavering support and significant investment in Upstate NY airports, delivering a whopping $230 million through the latest round of the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition funding, with the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport receiving $18 million! 👏    Together, we're building a brighter future for New York! Learn more: https://on.ny.gov/4cxIzzK

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled new renderings that give Syracuse residents their first glimpse of the new safety and access enhancements coming to the Inner Harbor and Northside as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project’s third contract. “The transformative I-81 Viaduct Project is underway, and the renderings released today depict the safe, equitable, and multimodal infrastructure changes we have talked about for over a decade. Northside residents in the City of Syracuse will have new bike and pedestrian opportunities, safer access to future Business Loop 81 and the Inner Harbor along with a reliable transportation network that enhances public safety and provides a better quality of life for all residents,” said NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cIwibL

The future of NYSDOT - Meet Pedro, Jim, & Dan, student interns gaining real-life experience at NYSDOT this summer. This week they visited the State Route 162 bridge deck replacement in Montgomery County. Big thanks to all our interns across the state for their dedication and hard work this summer! 👏

Big news for the Bronx River Parkway! NYS Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $517.5M project to replace two bridges in the Bronx and create a shared-use path making it easier for pedestrians & cyclists to take a mental health break while seeing and exploring the area. NYSDOT Commissioner Dominguez said, “This project is part of NYS's ongoing commitment to restore its aging infrastructure, creating a more resilient transportation network that connects communities, promotes growth, enhances public safety, and provides access to all users of the system." More Here: https://bit.ly/4eHrmFw 

🌳🚤 NYSDOT Responds: Last week’s severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc on Narrow Island and Green Island on Lake George, toppling dozens of trees and threatening some favorite NY camping spots. But when the DEC put out the call for help, NYSDOT answered with tree crews loading into boats to keep the popular camping spots open and safe. A huge shoutout to our dedicated teams all across the state who are always ready to step up and keep NY moving, no matter what Mother Nature throws our way. We see you, and we appreciate all that you do! 🙌❤

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the start of a $17.4 million project to rehabilitate three key bridges in the Hudson Valley. New bridge decks, road surfaces, and concrete repairs will enhance safety and resilience along vital travel corridors. NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York State is committed to investing in our infrastructure to make it more resilient. This project will modernize three important bridges in the Hudson Valley, making them ready for whatever challenges mother nature has in store for us and helping to ensure that New York State’s economy continues to grow and our local communities continue to prosper.” More Here: https://bit.ly/3VCD0J9

Tune in to the latest episode of The DOT POD! Hosts Josh and Anya were at the Annual NYSATE Conference in Utica, NY. Hear from Brian Hoffman & Bob Rice about our strong partnership with NYSATE and developments in transportation engineering. 🎙Listen now - podcast.dot.ny.gov

Today we salute all the brilliant female engineers who make New York State's transportation network safer and more efficient. 👏👏👏

🚴♀️🚶♂️ New York has announced a $97.7M investment in alternative transportation projects, enhancing walkable & bikeable communities statewide. Thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul’s continued commitment to creating a more resilient and sustainable transportation infrastructure, we're helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. The awards were made available through the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and are being administered by NYSDOT. More Here: https://on.ny.gov/3zkQjXa 

Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez hosted the annual NYSDOT Commissioner Awards earlier this week. These awards recognize and honor employees from all across NYS for their continued contributions and accomplishments at NYSDOT. Thanks to everyone for all they do each and every day!