Five-Year Paving Plan Now Public Info In Poughkeepsie

A comprehensive road improvement plan that was derived out of a road quality assessment in the City of Poughkeepsie has been made public. The plan, which spans from 2025 to 2029, will address road conditions across more than 21.02 'lane miles' in the city and will include approximately 30,476 tons of asphalt.

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Poughkeepsie's Inaugural Five-Year Paving Plan

Mayor Yvonne Flowers has officially launched plans for the City of Poughkeepsie's first five-year paving plan. With the main goals of preserving road conditions, improving travel safety, minimizing vehicle damage, and reducing long-term costs, the City has presented a clear roadmap, literally, for the work that will be completed throughout the next five years.

Making our five-year paving plan publicly available is a prime example of my commitment to increase transparency and accountability across the City. Residents deserve to know how infrastructure decisions are made and how their tax dollars are being invested. By sharing this information, we are delivering on our promise of real infrastructure improvements and transparency.

The City, via the Department of Public Works, and following review and approval from  the Council, indicated that the comprehensive plan was being made public 'in anticipation of incremental paving work resuming in late September, 2025' and though it will follow the proposed timeline, will remain dynamic.

In addition to paving, other road improvements outlined in the plan include drainage and ADA improvements.

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Road Quality Assessment Helps Drive Paving Plan

Several city-based departments did back-end work in order to prepare for the release of the five-year plan. In a recent 'Poughkeepsie News Flash,' information was shared about a road quality assessment that was performed by the Dutchess County Transportation Council that used a scoring system to 'measure street conditions and identify issues like cracking severity.' From there, a data-informed approach was used by Poughkeepsie's Public Works Department for assessments of roadway conditions, traffic patterns and infrastructure needs.

The needs, and ultimately, goals for the project were made clear through the data, and reinforced by Mayor Flowers,

This paving project is more than just fixing roads — it’s about building a better, safer, and more connected City of Poughkeepsie. When we invest in infrastructure, we invest in our people, and we’re already seeing the difference with our sidewalk improvements happening across the city.

A comprehensive look at the proposed plan, including specific zones and streets, can be accessed here.