New York awards $484 million to harden bridge infrastructure

New York will allocate $484 million to enhance bridge infrastructure and resilience across the state. The funds will advance 216 individual projects in 137 communities, providing support for local transportation networks to help protect and preserve infrastructure from weather, climate change and long-term wear and tear.

Regions receiving awards include:

• The Western New York Region will receive the largest award – $77.4 million – to repair, rehabilitate and replace 37 bridges, culverts and superstructures.
• The New York City Department of Transportation will use $73.8 million to replace the Belt Parkway bridge.
• The Mid-Hudson Region will spend $63.5 million to repair, rehabilitate, reline and replace 31 bridges, culverts, superstructures and decks.
• The Southern Tier Region will receive $58 million to repair, rehabilitate, reline and replace 26 bridges, culverts, superstructures and deck linings.
• The Finger Lakes Region will use $46.4 million to repair, rehabilitate, replace and maintain 29 bridges, culverts and superstructures.
• The North Country Region will spend $43.4 million to replace and rehabilitate 23 bridges, culverts and superstructures.
• The Capital Region will receive $43.1 million to replace 23 bridges, culverts and superstructures.
• The Mohawk Valley Region will receive $40.2 million to replace 21 bridges, culverts and superstructures.
• The Central New York Region will use $37.5 million to replace 21 bridges, culverts and superstructures.
• The Long Island Region will spend $910,000 to replace the Barton Avenue culvert.

The funds come from the BRIDGE NY program – an initiative dedicated to enhancing statewide bridge infrastructure resiliency, sustainability and integrity. As climate change escalates, New York is meeting the challenge posed by increasing temperatures and extreme weather events by ensuring the state’s transportation network stays intact. The hardened structures will help reduce flooding risks, support environmental justice for underserved communities and boost economic growth.

This investment is the latest in the state’s $1.23 billion awarded to local governments through the initiative. Funds awarded through the program will empower communities to advance design, right-of-way acquisition and construction projects.

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