The residents of Paterson who live and drive along River Street are finally seeing the roadway resurfaced after 30 years of waiting.

River Street has long stressed drivers who’ve had deal with crater-like potholes on one end of the roadway, while those on the southern end, which sits within feet of the Passaic River, have had to deal with consistent flooding.

But now, the 1.6-mile stretch of road is being transformed with the help of fresh asphalt.

The sewer system has been completely repaired to help with drainage in order to alleviate flooding.

“I can’t go anywhere without anyone, whether at a bodega, a diner or barbershop where they say, mayor when are you gonna fix River Street? Guess what, we’re fixing River Street,” said Mayor Andre Sayegh.

The mayor added the $10 million cost will not be paid for by the people of Paterson.

“They had to reline parts of the sewer and repair parts of the sewer. It is a massive infrastructure improvement project. The money came from the federal government. I used American rescue plan money primarily," he said.

A customer who uses Carmen’s Pharmacy along River Street said that seeing the work being done is a huge relief.

“Like for real you’d have to be really cautious, slow down to drive your vehicle. If not, you’d think you’re going to tear it up. You’re gonna lose a tire, you’re gonna lose the bottom of it. It’s ridiculous," they said.

The work will be done in spring.