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Ravena leaders press state for help with truck traffic and road repairs
Summary
Mayor Misuraca told the board that he and local officials met Senator Patricia Fahey at the state capitol about increased truck traffic; Misuraca said Fahey promised to bring the state Department of Transportation to the table to discuss road improvements on narrow or substandard segments, notably on Route 144.
Ravena Village officials said they are seeking state help to address growing concerns about heavy truck traffic and local road conditions.
Mayor William J. Misuraca Jr. told the board on Feb. 17 that he, representatives including Zach Collins and town and village residents met with State Senator Patricia Fahey to discuss the effects of increased truck traffic on village roads. "She said that she would bring DOT to the table," Misuraca said, describing the senator’s pledge to involve the state Department of Transportation in discussions about infrastructure and safety.
Misuraca described several local road problems tied to truck use: narrow road widths, substandard road base, and crown or curvature issues on Route 144 that, he said, contribute to safety and maintenance concerns. He said the village, town and county are coordinating with state officials to explore solutions that would improve road infrastructure while preserving the flow of commercial traffic that supports the local economy.
The remarks were presented as an update; no formal resolution or binding commitment from DOT was recorded in the meeting transcript.
Next steps noted in the meeting: continued coordination with county and state partners and follow-up meetings with DOT as arranged by Senator Fahey’s office.
