 In 1973, NYSDOT tried once again to transform NY 347 into an expressway; however, this proposal included the widening of NY 25 west of NY 347 and the addition of frontage roads along NY 25.This too was cancelled by community opposition, as were revived plans to upgrade the road again between 1987 and 1988.In 1991, after an extensive study considering numerous alternative plans for rebuilding Nesconset Highway, NYSDOT selected "Alternative 12a" as its preferred option.