The New York State Department of Transportation says a $4.5 million rehabilitation project is complete on four Route 17 bridges in the towns of Vestal and Union.
The work covered the eastbound and westbound bridges that carry Route 17 over Vestal Road and the Susquehanna River. Crews replaced aging approach slabs to create smoother transitions onto the spans and completed other repairs intended to improve the ride and extend the bridges’ service life by as much as 20 years.
NYSDOT says the bridges were built in 1969 and carry about 42,000 vehicles each day. The project was completed on schedule and on budget, according to the department.
The work also affected traffic around Exit 68 and Route 26 during construction. The eastbound Exit 68 ramp and the Route 26 southbound entrance ramp reopened in September.
NYSDOT says $3.6 million of the project cost came from federal funding. With the construction complete, drivers should see normal access restored through the project area.
Motorists can continue to check official state traffic resources for current incidents, closures and construction notices before traveling.
