“Our transportation infrastructure is the literal backbone of New York’s growth and success, so we must ensure maximum resilience for our bridges to withstand both extreme weather conditions and regular use,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “This project will improve safety and mobility on the road and strengthen the transportation system in Western New York.”
The bridge, which carries Route 240, Harlem Road, over the Buffalo River, was built in 1911. This project will replace the aging structure to provide a 75-year minimum service life by improving the water flow to prevent future scour and flooding. The new bridge has been designed with only one bridge pier in the water instead of the four bridge piers that currently exist. The Governor secured funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to strengthen 105 bridges through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and the FY 2017 State Budget allocated additional funding for this project.
Congressman Brian Higgins said, “This project, which includes over $8 million in federal funding, provides for replacement of a 105 year old bridge, supporting critical infrastructure investments in West Seneca and needed relief for residents who have struggled with reoccurring flooding in their neighborhoods,” said Congressman Brian Higgins, who in 2014 advocated for design features that make the structure more resistant to ice jam flooding.”
Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. 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’s driver’s license.
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