New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced the beginning of construction on a project to replace the U.S. Route 11 bridge in Whitney Point.
The 77-year-old bridge is suspended over the Tioughnioga River and provides access to Interstate 81 and State Routes 26, 79, and 206.
The bridge is getting some much-needed upgrades, such as constructing 1.5 miles of new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks on both sides of U.S. Route 11.
The bridge will incorporate recycled glass into the concrete thanks to the employment of KLAW Industries.
The current structure is a three-span steel through-girder bridge. The new bridge will be designed as a multi-girder structure. This design is expected to be less prone to flooding than the previous.
“This project, which enhances safety and walkability while replacing a 77-year-old bridge, is a solid investment in the future of Whitney Point, which is home to one of the best county fairs in the entire Empire State,” said Hochul.
Some additional features that will be included on the bridge are a bridge rail and roadway lighting.
During construction, a temporary bridge will be built to accommodate pedestrian, vehicle, and bicycle traffic.
The $21.2 million project is expected to be completed in late 2026.
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Source: WICZ.com, Global Data
