Governor Hochul announced the official start of a $54.4 million steel repair and seismic retrofit project on the South Grand Island Bridges in Erie County, with construction now underway as of mid-July 2026 [1][2]. The work targets both the northbound and southbound spans, strengthens the structures against earthquake risk, and is expected to wrap up in late 2028 [1][2].
Governor Hochul Announces Start of $54.4 Million Steel Repair and Seismic Retrofit Project on South Grand Island Bridges: Project Overview
Governor Hochul’s announcement confirms that engineers and construction crews have begun a $54.4 million rehabilitation of the South Grand Island Bridges, a project years in the making [1][2]. The work addresses aging steel components and brings the bridges up to modern seismic safety standards…