A project to revive two deteriorating bridges on the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87/I-287) in Rockland County, US, is currently in progress.
This $19.4m project includes repairing the concrete substructure and steel superstructure of the bridges.
Specifically, the bridge over Route 202 at milepost 29.54 will have its concrete deck and parapets entirely replaced with precast concrete deck panels. Additionally, new bridge joints will be built on the span over the Mahwah River at milepost 29.41.
Both bridges are at least 70 years old and located roughly a tenth of a mile apart. They are situated on I-87 between exit 14B and exit 15, a section of the throughway that also facilitates traffic to and from New Jersey via I-287.
Preliminary work on these two bridges started in late 2024.
Further enhancements include the rehabilitation of median drainage structures, construction of new median barriers, and installation of new pavement markings.
The project, undertaken by DeFoe from Mount Vernon, New York, is set for completion by the end of 2026.
Motorists travelling through the village of Suffern will experience lane shifts to accommodate the construction activities.
Despite these changes, three travel lanes in each direction will remain open, serving approximately 120,000 vehicles that use this corridor daily.
New York governor Kathy Hochul said: “My administration is firmly committed to rehabilitating roads and bridges across the state.
“This investment will help enhance safety, ensuring a smoother ride for the tens of thousands of regional travellers who use this vital Thruway corridor each day.”
Motorists are advised to stay alert and adhere to posted speed limits within the work zones.
New York Thruway Authority executive director Frank G Hoare said: “The Thruway Authority is dedicated to reinvesting toll dollars to modernise its infrastructure. These bridges have served us reliably over the decades and we are undertaking efforts to ensure they remain safe and dependable for the tens of millions of motorists who use them each year.”
This move follows the announcement of a $94m renovation project at Town and Country Apartments in Binghamton, New York.
