Bridge project nears halfway

Posted 12/1/21

The New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) announced that major construction for the deck replacement project on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge’s north span has reached the halfway mark. By fall …

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Bridge project nears halfway

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The New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) announced that major construction for the deck replacement project on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge’s north span has reached the halfway mark. By fall 2022, major construction at the bridge is expected to conclude, with traffic patterns at the crossing returned to normal around that time.

In late 2020, the Bridge Authority began a multi-year deck replacement project at the Newburgh-Beacon’s north span, which carries westbound traffic toward Newburgh. The north span last had its deck replaced in the 1980s, shortly after the south span of the Newburgh-Beacon was opened. During the current deck replacement project, most traffic is being diverted to the south span while the project is occurring. During certain periods, traffic coming from Route 9D has been routed through the northern half (far right lane) of traffic on the north span while the southern half had its deck removed and replaced. The current traffic patterns have allowed for the project to be completed effectively and efficiently.

Half of the new deck has now been placed at the north span, along the southern half where the left lane for westbound traffic would normally be. Traffic coming from Route 9D will now be routed periodically onto the newly-decked southern half (far left lane) of the span. The north span will continue to be closed periodically, such as on certain weekdays, to allow for expeditious completion of the project. The Bridge Authority will continue posting updates about the project and its construction activity on its social media pages.