Assemblyman Aron Wieder visited the intersection of Route 9W and Oak Tree Road today with local residents to personally examine the site at the center of the proposed roundabout project.

The visit follows the Orangetown Town Board’s unanimous adoption of a resolution last night officially opposing the NYSDOT roundabout plan and requesting that the state place the project on hold.

Last week, during NYSDOT’s public information session at Orangetown Town Hall, members of Assemblyman Wieder’s office staff requested accident data for the intersection from town officials. This morning, he received the report from the Orangetown Police Department, which shows 16 crashes at this intersection since 2022.

Following yesterday’s visit to the intersection, Wieder scheduled a meeting with NYSDOT Region 8 leadership and project staff to discuss the proposed project and advocate for a full re-evaluation before it advances to the bidding stage. He plans to raise concerns voiced by local residents and the Orangetown Town Board, while pushing for safety improvements that better reflect the actual conditions at the site.

“Improving safety and saving lives is a priority,” said Assemblyman Wieder. “We must also remain responsive to the residents who have lived in this community for generations and ensure their input shapes the outcome.”