Stony Point, NY — Residents across Rockland County – and notably those in North Rockland – continue to experience the effects of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) construction on route 9W, with major project milestones slated for completion by November 2025 and full road restorations planned for spring 2026.
The CHPE project, which is slated to deliver renewable hydroelectric power from Canada to New York City, has reportedly entered the final phase of heavy construction in the North Rockland area. However, as of September, nightwork is ongoing across multiple towns, with key locations being worked on in Stony Point, West Haverstraw, Haverstraw, and Clarkstown.
Here are the latest traffic updates, for you to make logical traveling choices.
Stony Point: Nightwork and Traffic Detours
Duct bank installation continues along Route 9W, stretching from Higgins Funeral Home near Tomkins Cove to Park Road, and is expected to conclude this month. Additional work is ongoing between Georgian Drive and Battlefield Road, with activity also focused on the Farley Bridge. The northbound lane for the Farley Bridge remains closed, detouring traffic via Lowland Hill Road and Beach Road.
Completion for the work on the Farley Bridge is now targeted for mid-October.
To alleviate traffic disruptions, truck detours have been rerouted via CR-106, 33, and 94.
One major shift in work scheduling: CHPE and Orange & Rockland have reportedly agreed to transition Orange & Rockland’s mandated gas line relocation work back to overnight hours, reducing daytime impact to local businesses.
West Haverstraw and Haverstraw: Restoration and Gas Work
In West Haverstraw, restoration in front of Helen Hayes Hospital is underway, alongside conduit installation in the Wendy’s parking lot. Nighttime gas line relocation continues south of Railroad Avenue.
In Haverstraw, duct bank installation on 9W near Helen Hayes Hospital will conclude by the end of September. Gas main replacement near Titan Gym and from Westside Avenue to New Main Street is also in progress, with portions moved to night hours.
Clarkstown: Dual-Shift Construction Continues
Duct bank installation continues at night from Route 303 to Route 304. Daytime gas line replacement south of Route 9W and 303 is scheduled through November.
Community Impact and Possible Upcoming Economic Support
Meanwhile, after several very public meetings by State Senators Harckham, Weber, and Assemblypersons Carroll and Eachus, CHPE and Orange & Rockland have agreed to transition Orange & Rockland’s mandated gas line relocation work back to overnight hours, reducing daytime impact to local businesses.
Businesses in Stony Point have reportedly lost from 20% to 70% in sales revenue over the past several months, as the Orange & Rockland pipeline was installed during daytime hours, a prime time for retail traffic and sales.
CHPE, in their recent letter to news outlets, acknowledged the strain on local businesses, and has committed $150,000 to Small Business Relief Fund, in partnership with the North Rockland Chamber of Commerce. This initiative aims to offer financial relief to businesses impacted by the construction. Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and Town representatives have asserted that this amount is only a small fraction of the actual sales losses that over two dozen or more local business have experienced.
CHPE also noted again that Rockland County will benefit from a $31 million Community Benefit Fund, $167 million in school district tax payments over 30 years, and nearly $500,000 in local donations. Orange & Rockland’s required $30 million gas system upgrade will further strengthen the region’s infrastructure. During recent meetings, local retailers such as Stephen Beckerle of Beckerle Lumber pressed Town and State officials for reasons why the community funds cannot be used to help the local businesses.
Both Town Supervisors have stated that according to New York State law, they are not able to provide direct payouts to local business entities.
Chambers of Commerce such as the North Rockland Chamber typically step in as intermediaries for such rifts between municipalities and businesses. In the case of the North Rockland Chamber, several meetings have already been conducted in Stony Point and Haverstraw. The next is set for September 9th at 6 pm, at the Stony Point Community Center.
Project Completion Timeline
CHPE asserted in their release that major construction in Rockland is expected to conclude by mid-November 2025, with curb-to-curb repaving of Route 9W scheduled for spring 2026. The CHPE transmission line is slated to be fully operational by May 2026.
For continued updates, residents are encouraged to monitor the CHPE website, local government websites, and news sources like Rockland News.
