{"id":28533,"date":"2017-05-12T13:52:28","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T17:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=28533"},"modified":"2017-05-12T14:24:48","modified_gmt":"2017-05-12T18:24:48","slug":"route-4-bridge-replacement-continues-part-dot-design-build-bridge-replacement-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2017\/05\/route-4-bridge-replacement-continues-part-dot-design-build-bridge-replacement-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Route 4 Bridge Replacement Continues, Part Of DOT Design-Build Bridge Replacement Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Work has resumed on a project to replace the Route 4 (Main Street) bridge over the Glens Falls Feeder Canal in the village of Hudson Falls. <\/span><\/p>\n

The existing Route 4 Bridge was built in 1931 and carries approximately 9,400 motor vehicles per day, New York state officials said. The project, scheduled to be substantially completed this fall, is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo\u2019s $542 million Empire Bridge program.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Empire Bridge program, administered by the state Department of Transportation, is replacing 100 aging bridge structures across the state. Officials said the new bridges will be more resilient and better able to withstand flooding. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur foremost concern is safety for motorists and pedestrians and this new bridge will help assure that,\u201d said state Sen. Betty Little. \u201cRepresenting a region heavily dependent on tourism, I know too that first impressions count. The quality and appearance of our infrastructure adds to the overall experience for visitors who we want to come back again and again, so this kind of investment helps.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Traffic has been maintained on Route 4 in both directions during construction, which began last year and is being conducted in phases, with one half of the bridge being replaced at a time. The southbound side of the bridge was replaced in 2016. While the northbound side of the bridge is replaced this year, traffic in both directions will use the newly replaced southbound side.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pedestrians and bicyclists will use a temporary bridge installed in November, just west of the Main Street Bridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

The work is part of a $20.7 million design-build contract to replace five bridges. DOT officials said design-build allows for the combining of design and construction services into single contracts to help expedite work to vital infrastructure to save taxpayer money. <\/span><\/p>\n

Already completed as part of this project are the replacements of the Route 196 Bridge over the Glens Falls Feeder Canal, also in the village of Hudson Falls and the Route 9N Bridge over the Kayaderosseras Creek in the town of Greenfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Route 28 Bridge over the Hudson River in the town of Thurman, Warren County, is also part of this contract. Work on that project has continued throughout the winter and is scheduled to be completed this fall. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Route 9 southbound bridge over the Kayaderosseras Creek at the border of the city of Saratoga Springs and the town of Malta was replaced under this contract, with the new bridge fully opened to traffic last fall. <\/span><\/p>\n

Washington County Board of Supervisors Chairman Robert A. Henke said, \u201cPeople traveling our highways often do not realize the efforts that must be made to ensure their safety. The Main Street Bridge over the feeder canal has been in place nearly 90 years and this replacement project is a critical need to keep traffic flowing on one of our area\u2019s busiest state roads. I appreciate this need being recognized.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

State DOT Commissioner Matthew J. Driscoll said the bridge over the Feeder Canal in Hudson Falls and the other four bridges are \u201camong the dozens of bridges we are strengthening … The work makes these bridges more resistant to extreme weather for New Yorkers who rely on these important travel corridors while also promoting economic growth.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in work zones. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual\u2019s driver\u2019s license.<\/span><\/p>\n

For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org, or the mobile site at m.511ny.org.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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