Work On Rte 52 Bridge Over Interstate 84 Is Underway

NEWBURGH, NY — Work is getting underway on a state $17.4 million project to rehabilitate three highway bridges in the Hudson Valley, including one in the town of Newburgh.

The three bridges — along State Route 52 in Orange County, State Route 304 in Rockland County and Illington Road in Westchester County — serve thousands of motorists each day and are widely used by commuters to reach the region’s major highways as well as many of the area’s most popular destinations. Each of the bridges being rehabilitated is more than 50 years old, state officials said.

The State Route 52 bridge over Interstate 84 was originally built in 1963.

“This overpass is one of the most highly traveled portions of Route 52, since it connects to I-84 via Exit 37 in Newburgh. I travel across this bridge every day," Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson said. "I applaud Governor Hochul and the State Department of Transportation for this rehabilitation project. It is crucial to maintain our roads and bridges — not only to avoid future disasters, but to ensure a better quality of life.”

Work on the three bridges includes the installation of new, fully continuous and jointless bridge decks that will reduce long-term maintenance costs, create a smoother ride and increase the overall life span of the bridges, state officials said. Additional improvements include new road surfaces, steel girder repairs, pier replacements, concrete abutment repairs and utility work. Warm mix asphalt with recycled crushed glass will also be utilized and other materials onsite will be recycled and reused as applicable.

“By investing in infrastructure, we are ensuring that our communities stay connected and that they are ready to meet the challenges posed by climate change,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an announcement about the work.

Work has already begun on the State Route 52 and Illington Road bridges. Construction will get started on the State Route 304 bridge in the coming months. The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2026, state officials said.

“The rehabilitation of the State Route 304 bridge over Interstate 287 is much needed and will be welcomed by all. I am happy the state has heard our infrastructure concerns and is taking the necessary steps to fix them,” said Senator Bill Weber

Shoulder closures will occur along Interstate 84, the Taconic State Parkway and Interstate 287 to accommodate construction. Additional traffic changes include:

• State Route 52 and State Route 304 will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
• The Illington Road overpass will be closed to traffic.