ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – The state is preparing for another major paving project in Tompkins County.

On Nov. 10, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that State Route 79 will be paved from the Tompkins County line in the Town of Ithaca to the Schuyler County line in the Town of Enfield.

“New York’s roads face challenging conditions from extreme weather in all seasons, and this investment will help to rejuvenate some of the state highways most impacted by the harsh winter weather we see each year,” said Hochul. “I have been laser focused on creating a strong foundation for future economic growth in every region of the state since becoming governor, and that begins with creating reliable infrastructure, which is foundational to the future of the New York that we are building, a future that is affordable, safe, and healthy for all residents.”

The $2.56 million Route 79 project is expected to begin this coming spring. It’s part of over $13 million awarded to 11 DOT projects in the Southern Tier on Tuesday, which will pave over 100 miles.

Elsewhere in the region, $136,000 will go toward State Route 17C in Tioga County, which will be repaved from County Road 23 to the Village of Owego, in the Towns of Tioga and Owego.

Read more from Governor Hochul’s office here.