by Barb Krizen | Jul 15, 2025 | Announcements, Bridging the Closure, News
The July 15, 2025 NYSDOT Main Street Bridge Update: This week, Crane Hogan will continue to finish Punch List work and subcontractors finalize their efforts: BVR Ironworkers will re-install the guide rail, Champion is working on the operating console, and O’Connell...
by Carol McNees | Jul 14, 2025 | Announcements, Bridging the Closure
Volunteer Opportunity- Foodlink Pop up food giveaway this Tuesday July 15th! Last month we served alot of cars representing alot of families. (Problems with registering- the good news is- we are changing the way we register-much quicker and more accurate)Thank you to...
by Carol McNees | Jun 20, 2025 | Announcements, Bridging the Closure
Finally, per the bridge meeting from June 17th, some (at present) firm dates for bridge testing and reopening. The bridge testing—electrical, bridge balance, crossing gates, etc and the integration of the electrical and mechanical for the full operation of the bridge...
by Carol McNees | May 9, 2025 | Announcements, Bridging the Closure, News
Crane Hogan is still expecting end of June for bridge opening date. DOT has been informed again that Smith Street bridge rehabilitation is to start the first week of July and must completed by the beginning of September in order for the Village to secure the federal...
by Carol McNees | Apr 21, 2025 | Announcements, Bridging the Closure, News
Bridge Report 4/18/25 The DOT is still targeting mid to late June for opening. The plan is to hold the bridge in the raised position when navigation season on the canal begins (May 16). All equipment is to be in position inside the pits so work in the pits can...
by Carol McNees | Apr 7, 2025 | Announcements, Bridging the Closure, News
But not the report anyone wants to hear. As I learned on April 4th, the project is delayed yet again—mid to late June. Some of the reasons: worker fatigue from continuing 6-day work weeks and not enough workers to rotate out, some weather delays, a problematic...