despite the support, the state caved to some of the complaints of the opposition, resulting in a delay of the project. by november 1963, the state told caroline officials that the design of bridges along ny 330 required changing to new state highway standards. the state began working also on assessing property values of the land required for the new position. they stated that unless the state budget could not afford it, the project would begin the process in 1964. patience ran thin by february 1964 with the caroline town officials, who demanded progress from the state, who stated that the project could not move forward until there was funding. by november 1964, the state admitted nothing would happen until at least 1965, two years behind schedule. this time, the construction would be delayed due to delays in acquiring land and personnel.