New Bridges Will Keep Traffic Flowing Along Major Commuter Hub, Reduce Noise Pollution and Decrease Future Maintenance Costs
Project Will Enhance Safety, Improve Traffic Flow and Build More Resilient Infrastructure Along Critical Hudson Valley Connection
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is underway on a $24.5 million project to replace two 59-year-old bridges along the ramp from Interstate 84 westbound to Interstate 684 southbound in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County. The project will replace the aging structures with wider, more resilient bridges that will enhance safety and ensure continued smooth travel along this key gateway that links New England and the lower Hudson Valley. Additionally, environmentally friendly engineering practices will be utilized to boost sustainability and protect local ecosystems.
“This project is yet another example of our ongoing commitment to make critical infrastructure investments throughout the Hudson Valley that focus on the needs of our communities, move our economy forward, and improve quality of life,” Governor Hochul said. “By replacing these outdated bridges, we are modernizing a key junction that New Yorkers depend on every day, ensuring that people and goods remain on the move and that our communities continue to grow and prosper.”
The work includes the replacement of two bridges — one over Interstate 84 and the other over Interstate 684. The new bridges will allow for more efficient, wider ramps with additional shoulder width to provide space for emergency vehicles and meet federal safety standards. The new bridges will also have clearances of 16 feet, 6 inches — higher than the original structures — aligning them with modern interstate standards and reducing the potential for bridge strikes.
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