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$16.4 Million Project to Rehabilitate Four Bridges in Lower Hudson Valley

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is underway on a $16.4 million project to rehabilitate four highway bridges in the lower Hudson Valley, improving resiliency, easing travel, and reducing noise pollution along important routes for area residents and commuters. The project will install a new joint system and make several other improvements to the Interstate 287 bridges over the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Bronx River Parkway in Westchester County, as well as to the State Route 116 bridge over the Titicus River in Westchester County and the State Route 59 bridge over South Pascack Road in Rockland County.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project will improve resiliency and safety for thousands of motorists who travel on these bridges daily, reducing noise pollution and improving ride quality.
  • The total cost of the project is $16.4 million, which will be used to install a new joint system, make several other improvements, and increase the load carrying capacity of the structures.
  • The Interstate 287 bridges over the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Bronx River Parkway in Westchester County are being repaired, with a new jointless bridge deck being installed to reduce noise pollution and long-term maintenance costs.
  • The State Route 116 bridge over the Titicus River in Westchester County and the State Route 59 bridge over South Pascack Road in Rockland County will also receive significant repairs, with new jointless bridge decks and abutment repairs being made.
  • The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2026, with staged construction and shoulder and nighttime lane closures occurring along Interstate 287.
  • The project will also increase the load carrying capacity of the structures and remove weight restrictions, making the bridges safer and more reliable for motorists.
  • The project is supported by Governor Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation.

Statistics:

  • The total cost of the project is $16.4 million.
  • The project will improve resiliency and safety for thousands of motorists who travel on these bridges daily.
  • The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2026.
  • The Interstate 287 bridges over the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Bronx River Parkway in Westchester County are being repaired, with a new jointless bridge deck being installed to reduce noise pollution and long-term maintenance costs.
  • The State Route 116 bridge over the Titicus River in Westchester County and the State Route 59 bridge over South Pascack Road in Rockland County will also receive significant repairs, with new jointless bridge decks and abutment repairs being made.

Sources:

  • The Office of the Governor of New York
  • The New York State Department of Transportation
  • Senator Charles Schumer
  • Senator Kirstin Gillibrand
  • Representative George Latimer
  • State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
  • State Senator Shelley B. Mayer
  • Assemblymember Chris Burdick
  • Assemblymember Maryjane Shimsky
  • Assemblymember Aron Wieder
  • Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins
  • Town of Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner
  • City of White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach
  • Town of North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas
  • Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht
  • Village of Elmsford Mayor Robert Williams

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