A 72-year-old bridge was replaced by a$ 7.5 million project on Monday over the New York State Thruway near Syracuse.
A fresh span with increased vertical clearances to reduce bridge strikes will replace the Townline Road  bridge, which transports 12,400 vehicles regularly. Improvements to walking safety include new guiderails, new drain, and a snow fence.
The commitment for the task was awarded to Tioga Construction Company, an a , Herkimer-based company. This fall, development is anticipated to be finished, centered on the weather.
Gov. New York says as the construction season draws to a close, New York promises to invest in infrastructure projects to replace and repair bridge on our roads, which will improve health for drivers for decades to come. Kathy Hochul , said. This bridge replacement project in central and central New York will enhance travel and connection in the neighborhood and improve our transportation network.
The gate, which is located in the cities of Salina, DeWitt, and Salina, was constructed in 1953, one year before the Thruway was opened to vehicles.
There will be a 3. 8-mile trip for motorists while the gate is finished. Townline Road ’s north side will be closed at Vincent Drive, on the northern part. On , East Molloy Road, customers may get detoured.
Southbound customers will be detoured north to , Military Circle, and Townline Road will become closed at , Factory Avenue, and at , Factory Avenue. Westbound traffic will be diverted to Factory Avenue , .
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