Brookhaven completes $2.4M paving across 23 Mastic and Shirley roads

Brookhaven Town public works completed two coordinated paving programs on Jan. 15, 2026, covering 23 roadways across the Mastic and Shirley neighborhoods. Town officials provided project costs of approximately $1.2 million for each of the two programs, for a combined investment near $2.4 million in local street repairs and resurfacing.

Crews performed a suite of repairs designed to extend pavement life and reduce near-term maintenance costs. Work included drainage repairs to address standing water and runoff, replacement of damaged concrete aprons, asphalt resurfacing and fresh pavement markings. The projects were overseen by the Town Highway Superintendent in coordination with a town council member, signaling a joint operational and political effort to prioritize neighborhood road infrastructure.

At the top of the story is functionality: resurfaced pavement and renewed markings improve day-to-day safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians while reducing wear on vehicles. Drainage work aims to lessen freeze-thaw damage and localized flooding that can accelerate pothole formation, lowering the frequency of ad hoc repairs and patching. Replacement of damaged concrete aprons also reduces trip hazards and better directs runoff from private driveways onto improved public gutters and curbs.

The spending level underscores Brookhaven’s fiscal choices for capital upkeep versus other municipal services. Investing roughly $1.2 million per program across relatively small residential networks reflects a focus on preventative maintenance rather than deferred, reactive repairs. For neighborhoods in Mastic and Shirley, that translates to more predictable road conditions and potentially lower long-term repair bills for the town’s highway fund.

Operationally, completion of these programs highlights the role of the Town Highway Superintendent in executing multi-site contracts and the influence of elected officials in setting neighborhood priorities. For residents tracking local accountability, the public disclosure of project costs provides a benchmark for future bids and cost comparisons as the town schedules its next round of paving cycles.

For drivers and homeowners, the practical takeaway is immediate: expect smoother surfaces, clearer lane and shoulder markings and improved drainage in the affected blocks. For voters and community groups, the projects offer a prompt to remain engaged at highway and council meetings where future maintenance lists, contract awards and budget allocations are debated.

Brookhaven’s pavement work delivers near-term improvements to street safety and longevity; the next test will be how durable these repairs prove through the spring thaw and the town’s ability to sustain preventative maintenance across other aging neighborhood roads.