SLATER, HARCKHAM ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF ROUTE 52 PAVING PROJECT

Assemblyman Matt Slater, Kent Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson and Sen. Pete Harckham on Route 52.

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and Sen. Pete Harckham (D,WF-40th Senate District) are happy to announce the completion of the long-awaited Route 52 resurfacing project in the towns of Kent and Carmel. The project was made possible through $3.6 million in state funding secured by the state legislators in partnership with local leaders, who have long advocated for increased investment in Putnam County infrastructure. 

The paving work, which began in June, extended from Fowler Avenue in the Town of Carmel to just past the intersection with State Route 311 in the Town of Kent. In addition to repaving the corridor, the New York State Department of Transportation completed repairs to stormwater catch basins and made other drainage improvements to enhance climate resilience. The project wrapped up on schedule, meeting its targeted completion date.

“This project has been a long time in the making, and I’m thrilled to see it finally completed,” said Slater, a member of the Assembly’s Transportation Committee. “Drivers will now have a smoother, safer ride through Kent and Carmel. Improving the safety and quality of life for our residents is always one of my top priorities, and I’m proud to have delivered on this commitment in partnership with Senator Harckham, Supervisor McGlasson and our local highway crews who continue to work hard for our communities.”

This marks the completion of the second phase of Route 52 improvements—the first section was repaved in 2023 thanks to a bipartisan effort led by Sen. Harckham and Assemblyman Slater. Building on that success, the two legislators worked together again to secure additional state funding announced in 2025 to finish the remaining portion of the roadway.

Sen. Harckham said, “This important investment, secured in partnership with Assemblyman Slater and our dedicated local leaders, represents a real win for Putnam County residents that will make travel safer, extend the life of this vital roadway, and strengthen our climate-resilient infrastructure. Working together, we’re ensuring that our roads and infrastructure reflect the quality of life our residents deserve.”

Kent Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson said, “Since taking office, I have been advocating for the paving of Route 52, and I’m thrilled to see this project finally completed thanks to the collective efforts of our local leaders and state representatives like Senator Harckham and Assemblyman Slater. Ensuring residents’ safety and quality of life is always a top priority, and the completion of Route 52 is an important investment in our community and in the lives of Kent residents.”

Kent Highway Superintendent Richard Othmer said, “I want to thank Kent Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson for working with Assemblyman Slater and Senator Harckham to make this happen. Additionally, I was thrilled to hear from Supervisor McGlasson that she was able to secure funding from Assemblyman Slater and Senator Harckham to pave the Kent section of Route 311 next year.”