Onondaga County will receive a $7.5 million infrastructure upgrade with the start of a bridge replacement project announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The project will replace the Townline Road bridge over I-90, a key route carrying about 12,400 vehicles daily. Built in the 1950s, the current bridge no longer meets current transportation needs, leading to the development of a modern replacement designed to support the region’s future transportation requirements, as reported by the Governor’s office.
“As construction season begins, New York is investing in infrastructure projects to replace and rehabilitate bridges on our roadways which will enhance safety for motorists for decades to come,” Governor Hochul said according to a press release. The project will feature modern architecture, along with increased clearances to prevent bridge strikes from overheight vehicles. It includes the addition of a pedestrian sidewalk, new drainage structures on Townline Road, full-depth pavement reconstruction of the approaches over I-90, and shoulder reconstruction beneath the bridge.
The economic ramifications of the project are evident, as highlighted by State Senator Christopher J. Ryan. “This bridge replacement will enhance safety, reduce bridge strikes, and improve traffic flow,” he told the Governor’s office. He added that the initiative would “create jobs, strengthen our local economy, and ensure a more reliable transportation network for years to come.” Assemblymember Pam Hunter shared a similar view, emphasizing the project’s importance for community safety and the ongoing flow of goods and people…