New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced yesterday that work will soon begin to replace the U.S. Route 11 Bridge over the Oneida River in Cicero and Hastings.
Demolition of the bridge will begin this fall. Traffic will be shifted to a temporary bridge that will accommodate alternating one-way traffic. Crews will install traffic signals with a vehicle-detection system at the northbound and southbound approaches of the temporary bridge.
Once traffic is shifted to the temporary one-lane bridge, construction on the bridge will begin. It will be the first gussetless truss bridge in New York state, which is a more modern and efficient design.
The current design makes the bridge’s steel plates more susceptible to draining salt water and debris during the winter months.
The new bridge is designed for a 75-year service life.
“The Route 11 bridge over the Oneida River in Brewerton is a pivotal connection that we must maintain, and this state-funded undertaking will ensure it remains safe and reliable now and into the future,” Gov. Hochul said.
Construction will include new concrete bridge piers, abutments and a concrete deck that will be supported directly by floor beams, reducing the cost of inspections, upkeep and future replacement.
Eight-foot shoulders will be installed, and existing drainage structures and pipes will be replaced to prevent excess runoff. Utilities will be relocated through the girders of the new structure, eliminating approximately 12 utility poles.
The new bridge has a price tag of $33.6 million.
Source: Governor.ny.gov, Localsyr.com
