KINGSTON – The recently-adopted federal budget includes $1.5 million for the City of Kingston to fund the East Strand and North Street roadway elevation project.
The funding will be used to raise the road on two portions of East Strand that experience frequent tidal flooding and ensure that travel to and from nearby residential neighborhoods can remain uninterrupted.
The work will also include road restriping and elevating adjacent sidewalks.
The appropriation in the budget was secured by Senator Charles Schumer.
“This initiative will not only maintain access for residents of the Ponckhockie neighborhood, it will help spur long-lasting economic vitality in our historic Waterfront District,” said Mayor Steven Noble.
