State to Fund Repairs to 2 Bridges in Putnam

SOUTHEAST, NY — Two projects in Putnam County are part of a $21.8 million New York State initiative to rehabilitate and replace 17 bridges and culverts across the Mid-Hudson Region.

• $465,000 for Welfare Road over the East Branch of the Croton River in Southeast
• $750,000 to Putnam County for Fairfield Drive over Putnam Lake Outlet

The funding, provided through Round One of the governor's BRIDGE NY initiative, is part of a $21.1 billion multi-year capital plan to upgrade critical roads, bridges, and other vital transportation infrastructure across New York State.

“Infrastructure is the key to our prosperity and through this program, we are providing funding to local governments in every corner of this state to help ensure their bridges remain reliable, resilient, and able to meet the demands of current and future generations of New Yorkers," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a press release. "This is another step toward a safer, stronger and more secure New York for all."

The BRIDGE NY program emphasizes projects that address poor structural conditions; mitigate weight restrictions or long detours; facilitate economic development or increase competitiveness; and/or reduce the risk of flooding. It is administered by the New York State Department of Transportation. Projects were selected for funding through a competitive process that evaluated the resiliency of each structure; current structural conditions; and the significance and importance of the bridge, including traffic volumes, detour considerations, number and types of businesses served; and impacts on commerce.

A full list of projects and funding dollars for the Mid-Hudson region is below:

• $198,000 to the town of Tusten (Sullivan County) for Main Street over Little Lake Erie
• $465,000 for the town of Southeast (Putnam County) for Welfare Road over East Branch of the Croton River
• $750,000 to Putnam County for Fairfield Drive over Putnam Lake Outlet
• $4.978 million to Westchester County for County Road 306 over Canopus Brook
• $2.470 million to the town of Yorktown (Westchester County) for Hill Boulevard over a tributary to Barger Brook
• $2.850 million to the village of Mamaroneck (Westchester County) for Hillside Avenue over Mamaroneck River
• $116,000 to the village of Tarrytown (Westchester County) for Main and Wildey Streets (Tarrytown H-Bridge) over Metro North Railroad
• $340,000 to the village of Tarrytown (Westchester County) for Main and River Streets (Tarrytown H-Bridge) over Metro North Railroad
• $820,000 to the town of Yorktown (Westchester County) for Veterans Road over Hallocks Mill Brook
• $1.14 million to the city of Yonkers (Westchester County) for Babcock Place over Metro North Railroad
• $855,000 to the town of Shandaken (Ulster County) for Peck Hollow Road over Peck Hollow Stream
• $1.425 million to the town of Clarkstown (Rockland County) for Snake Hill Road over CSX Railroad
• $2.280 million to Orange County for County Road 48 over Shawangunk Kill
• $139,000 to the town of New Windsor (Orange County) for Lake Road over Metro North Railroad
• $429,000 to the town of Crawford (Orange County) for Bruyn Avenue over Pakanasink Creek
• $ 950,000 to the city of Newburgh (Orange County) for Route 32X over Quassiac Creek
• $1.688 million to Dutchess County Department of Public Works for County Road 19 over Wappinger Creek