Poughkeepsie is Putting an End to Potholes

The DCTC assessment of roads looked for things like potholes and cracking. Photo by Ethan Roy '26

Any Marist University student with a car can tell you, maybe the only thing worse than trying to find parking on campus is trying not to get a flat tire on your way there. The city of Poughkeepsie now plans on fixing these issues.

Earlier this year, in June, a revitalization project was reviewed and then approved by the Dutchess County Transportation Council (DCTC). This comes after a DCTC road quality analysis and a Poughkeepsie Public Works assessment emphasized the importance of street restoration and community safety. 

For Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers, improvement of town roads is a continuation of the city’s push for revitalization. 

“This paving project is more than just fixing roads — it’s about building a better, safer, and more connected City of Poughkeepsie,” Flowers said. “When we invest in infrastructure, we invest in our people.”

The timeline of the plan has been made public, reiterating Flowers’ commitment to government transparency. Over the course of five years, the town plans to fix roads by milling, reclaiming or cape sealing them. They estimate rectifying 21 miles of roadway and using 30,000 tons of asphalt.

Additionally, the plan cites drainage and Americans with Disabilities Act improvements.

Much of the paving takes place away from Marist, on roads with high local traffic like Hooker Avenue, Forbus Avenue and part of Main Street. The closest road to campus being paved is Delafield Street.
The plan is said to be dynamic, but it seems unlikely that more pacing projects will be added. As of now, Route 9 and the arterials are to remain the way they are.