Will discuss projects for Bear Mountain
The New York State Bridge Authority will host a meeting on Thursday (March 13) at the Desmond-Fish library in Garrison to discuss the upcoming replacement of the deck on the Bear Mountain Bridge.
The bridge, which opened in 1924, last had a deck replacement in 1976, the NYSBA said. Concrete decks typically last between 30 to 50 years; the project is in the design phase with construction expected to begin in September 2026.
The authority is also evaluating other projects, including widening the sidewalks to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, improved drainage, anti-climb fencing and barriers and new scenic overlooks. For more information, see bearmountainbridgeproject.com.
The NYSBA, funded entirely by tolls, operates the Bear Mountain, Newburgh-Beacon, Mid-Hudson, Kingston-Rhinecliff and Rip Van Winkle Bridges, as well as Walkway Over the Hudson.
