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Update: May 5, 2026
We received the following update from Marc Braeger, Deputy Superintendent of Highways:
Rosemar Construction will be starting the sidewalk project Monday 5/11. This week we are getting whatever tree removal and preliminary work finished. The project will start at the Brick Kiln Rd end of Noyac Road.
Update: April 2026
Representatives from the Town’s highway department presented and updated the community with their plans at the NCC April 8, 2026 meeting. Listen to the meeting recording here. We were notified that the sidewalks installation will starting at Ruggs Path on April 27th and continue east in sections with hopes for completion before summer, weather permitting. For more information and updates, visit the Town Highway Dept’s webpage here.
The following letter went out to the NCC email list on April 14, 2026:
The town of Southampton will begin the long-awaited Noyac Road pedestrian enhancements project on Monday, April 27. Sidewalks will be installed on one side of Noyac Road beginning at Ruggs Path (near Trout Pond), through Cove Road. Crosswalks will be installed at key places. The sidewalks will primarily be installed on the south side.
The project is expected to take approximately 12 weeks. It may be interrupted or paused due to weather or greater summer traffic volumes, respectively. We understand the work will start at Ruggs Path and move East/South. The work will proceed on a section-by-section basis. The sidewalks will be 4’ wide and made of concrete. The sidewalks will be 2’, at a minimum, from the road with a goal of placing them as far away as possible. No curbing will be installed except in one small section.
If your home is within the affected area on Noyac Road, we strongly urge you to review the plans. We also recommend that you check your survey, and see where the town’s property line is. We understand that along most of Noyac Road, the town owns approximately 10’ on either side of the road (50’ wide including the road). The new sidewalks will be located within that 10’ unpaved section. Generally the impacted area will be about 8-10’ from the edge of the road.
For all homes within the affected area, Southampton town’s highway department informed us that :
all driveways will get a new concrete apron, except for the rare instance where the existing apron is suitable
all mailboxes will be temporarily removed and restored when construction is complete
homeowners are responsible for removing/relocating all plantings, shrubbery, hedges, retaining walls, and fences. If not, the contractor will, and they may be discarded. The town will coordinate with affected homeowners prior to the removal of private items within the right-of-way. Homeowners are encouraged not to remove any private items until requested by the town.
the contractor will remove trees within the affected area
irrigation lines and heads will be picked up and set aside. The homeowner is responsible for re-installing them after the work is done. The town will make best efforts to save irrigation lines and heads within the right-of-way.
you may call the highway department at 631-728-3600 with questions, and/or to make an appointment to review details concerning your property.
grading and seeding will occur upon completion.
The NCC will keep you informed with any updated information.
Update: March 2026
Visit the Town Highway Dept’s webpage here.
Update: December 2025
The NCC Met With Southampton Town and Suffolk County Officials In November.
The following were in attendance:
NCC Board Members: Peg Gallagher, Diane Hewett, John Kirrane
Southampton Town:
Highway Superintendent. Charlie McArdle
Town Councilman Michael Iasilli
Town Councilman Elect Tom Neely
Suffolk County:
DPW Commissioner Charles Bartha
Deputy DPW Commissioner Leslie Mitchel
Chief Highway Engineer Alexander Prego
Director of Traffic Engineering and Highway Permits Niamh Perrotta
Legislator Ann Welker and Assistants Irene Donohue, Cheryl Rozzi
North Haven Village:
Mayor Chris Fiore
Recap:
The meeting was called to discuss the construction of true traffic circle at the intersection of Noyac Road and Long Beach Road. (The current traffic circle and Long Beach Road are owned by Suffolk County, and Noyac Road by Southampton Town.
Charlie Bartha stated that he was very interested in a roundabout and explained the county is the lead player in the process and the issue is funding. The process starts with a feasibility study led by the county which needs to be appropriated in their 2027 budget.
The Long Beach rotary project would ultimately be part of a capital program which is 3-5 years out due to planning and bid processes. The Suffolk County 2027 budget is first submitted to the Suffolk County Legislature for approval in May/June 2026 then formally adopted in September 2026. Projects then go out for bid for hopeful start date in 2027.
The NCC is advocating for Suffolk County to include this feasibility study in its 2027 budget.
Stay tuned on how you can help advocate for this study. Updates will be posted on our website HERE.
Please attend the NCC meeting on November 12, 2025 at the Old Noyac Schoolhouse (and via zoom - link to come) for an update on the plan and other Noyac Road issues.
Update: August 14, 2024
NCC officers met with Councilman Schiavoni on July 25th to discuss the plan’s details and next steps. There are several sections along the road that pose particular challenges. We will continue meeting with the Councilman Schiavoni and other key officials that contribute to Noyac Road’s pedestrian safety including Supervisor Moore, County Legislator Ann Welker, Hwy Superintendent Charles McArdle, Town Police Chief James Kiernan, Councilman Iasilli, as well as, additional members of the Southampton Town Board.
Discussion take-a-ways:
Prioritize key problem areas along the 5 key sections (1. Ruggs Path/Trout Pond to Jimmy Jims, 2. Jimmy Jims to Cromers Market, 3. Cromers to Long Beach, 4. Long Beach to Serene Green, 5. Serene Green to Cove Ave.)
Reviewed certain engineering challenges and design updates
Discussed potential crosswalk locations and related concerns
Discussed sidewalk curbing options due to impact on wildlife crossing as well as bicyclists and pedestrians
Feasibility of traffic calming measures such as rotaries, raised areas (strips, humps, etc), rumble strips
Timeline: dates for public input/meetings/projected start and completion dates
Funding: Certain enhancements (e.g. rotaries) may not be feasible with the original funding options so community priorities will need to be identified.
Coordination with Suffolk County for Long Beach circle/rotary/pedestrian crossing to integrate their plans, if any, with Southampton Town pedestrian / traffic enhancements.
Update: July 3, 2024
The NCC is communicating with Town officials on the plan. In a recent letter to Supervisor Moore and Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni, we stated:
We, the Noyac Civic Council’s Executive Committee, discussed the pedestrian enhancements plans at a recent meeting. The Executive Committee of the Noyac Civic Council is supportive of the preliminary “Noyac Road Pedestrian Enhancements Plan.” We believe that emphasizing and enhancing pedestrian safety on Noyac Road is a critical issue given the volume and speed of the traffic traveling through the Noyac community. We particularly encourage you to incorporate true traffic circles at Long Beach and Serene Green. We look forward to engaging with you in the near future when a more comprehensive and detailed plan is prepared, provide feedback on its particulars at that time, and would appreciate any opportunity to meet with you throughout the process for additional discussion to move the project along.
Please let us know the next steps and when the funding application with NY State is approved. Again, thank you for prioritizing the safety of Noyac Road.
Additionally we polled the community for their views in a “Noyac Road Survey.” Highlights of the survey are:
There were 144 respondents
Survey was held open for approximately 2 months during which several requests to complete it were pushed out
Regarding the sidewalks from Trout Pond to Long Beach, 74% were in favor, 15% were against, and 11% were unsure
Regarding the sidewalks from Long Beach to Serene Green, 69% were in favor, 19% were against, and 12% were unsure
Many commenters wrote of an urgent need for traffic calming measures and better enforcement of speed limits through speed cameras and seasonal “rumble strips”
Many commenters wrote about prioritizing pedestrian and bike riders’ safety through sidewalks, designated crosswalks and bike lanes
Southampton Town has proposed improvements for pedestrian safety along Noyac Road.
“This project aims to provide suitable facilities for pedestrians to safely traverse Noyack Road outside of the vehicle roadway and to create a safe walkable link from Trout Pond Park easterly to Sag Harbor Village.” - Southampton Town Website
Town Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni has listened to many years of comments from the community about the safety of Noyac Road and presented a plan with and Town Public Works Capital Projects Manager Nick Jimenez at the NCC’s April 10th meeting. Please click the links below for more info and to hear the recording from the NCC Sidewalks Plan meeting on April 10, 2024.
To help gather community input on this plan, the NCC offered a survey which gathered about 150 responses; ~10% of the community (Noyac has about 1500-2000 homes). Responses were collected through June 10, 2024. The NCC is currently in the process of rolling up the info and comments which will be discussed with Councilman Schiavoni and other Town officials. Thank you to all for taking the time to provide your input.
Additional info…
NCC Meeting June 12th
Our new Town Supervisor, Maria Moore, will be the guest at our June 12th meeting. There will be opportunity for discussion on Noyac Road as well as many other topics important the the Noyac Community. Please join us.
In 2004 Southampton Town adopted a Noyac Hamlet Center Study. Twenty years later, it is interesting to see what was proposed, what has changed, and what is the same.
Southampton Town Traffic Mitigation and Safety Task Force:
The NCC is looking for volunteers to attend these meetings and provide feedback for the NCC share with the Noyac community. Please contact us if you are interested in helping.