New York State will be spending $262.2 million to accelerate the renewal and modernization of local bridges and culverts. These awards will fund 165 individual projects in 95 communities across the State. $32.94 million will be coming to the Southern Tier. The initiative focuses on projects that address deteriorated structural conditions, mitigate weight restrictions or long detours, facilitate economic development, and/or reduce the risk of flooding. In Tioga County there will be $1.856 million for West Creek Road over the Owego Creek and $694,000 for West River Drive over Parks Creek.
