SOUTHEAST – A $24.5 million project will replace two 59-year-old bridges in the Town of Southeast that carry thousands of vehicles daily between I-84 and I-684.
Governor Kathy Hochul said the plan will replace the aging structures with wider, more resilient bridges that will enhance safety and ensure continued smooth travel along this “key gateway that links New England and the lower Hudson Valley. Additionally, environmentally friendly engineering practices will be utilized to boost sustainability and protect local ecosystems,” she said.
Hochul said, “by replacing these outdated bridges, we are modernizing a key junction that New Yorkers depend on every day, ensuring that people and goods remain on the move and that our communities continue to grow and prosper.”
State Senator Pete Harckham whose district includes Southeast was pleased with the news. “Maintaining important infrastructure, like our roadways and bridges, is a top priority of mine, as we continue the work to strengthen New York’s economy. The bridge replacement project at the intersection of I-84 and I-684 is much needed and will eliminate a problematic traffic bottleneck.”
“Our roads and bridges are more than pavement and steel. They are the connections that safely link Putnam County families to our schools, hospitals, parks, businesses, and everything else that makes life here possible. They bring visitors to the Hudson Valley, support economic development, and give people the confidence to invest in New York,” added Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne. “At the county level, we have worked diligently to maintain and improve our local infrastructure, and I am proud that Putnam County currently reports zero red-flag bridges. At the same time, Interstates 84 and 684 remain critical corridors for our residents, commuters, and local economy.”
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