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Local bridges receive funding

Two bridges in Northern Chautauqua County were awarded state funding.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $20.3 million in funding to rehabilitate and replace 15 bridges and culverts across Western New York. The funding, provided through Round One of the Governor’s BRIDGE NY initiative, is part of a $21.1 billion multi-year capital plan to upgrade critical roads, bridges, and other vital transportation infrastructure across New York State.

According to Cuomo office, $750,000 is coming to the city of Dunkirk for Howard Avenue over Crooked Brook Creek and $1.9 million is coming to Chautauqua County for Matteson Street over Canadaway Creek in Fredonia.

“Infrastructure is the key to our prosperity and through this program, we are providing funding to local governments in every corner of this state to help ensure their bridges remain reliable, resilient, and able to meet the demands of current and future generations of New Yorkers,” Governor Cuomo said. “This is another step toward a safer, stronger and more secure New York for all.”

The BRIDGE NY program emphasizes projects that address poor structural conditions; mitigate weight restrictions or long detours; facilitate economic development or increase competitiveness; and/or reduce the risk of flooding. It is administered by the New York State Department of Transportation.

Projects were selected for funding through a competitive process that evaluated the resiliency of each structure; current structural conditions; and the significance and importance of the bridge, including traffic volumes, detour considerations, number and types of businesses served; and impacts on commerce.

In Cattaraugus County, the following bridges received funds:

• $1.330 million to Cattaraugus County for Martin Road over Forks Creek

• $974,000 to Cattaraugus County for County Road 6 over Mud Creek

• $258,000 to the town of Olean (Cattaraugus County) for Back Hinsdale Road over Rural Road

In Erie County, the following bridges received funds:

$1.758 million to the city of Buffalo (Erie County) for Dewey Avenue over CSX railroad

$4.845 million to the town of Amherst (Erie County) for JJ Audubon Parkway over Ellicott Creek

$400,000 to Erie County for Warner Hill Road (County Route 390) over a tributary to Cazenovia Creek

$525,000 to Erie County for Amsdell Road over a drainage structure

$2.185 million to Erie County for Quaker Street over Clear Creek

$2.613 million to Erie County for Trevett Road over Eighteen Mile Creek

Four bridges in Niagara County also were awarded funds, totalling $2,852,000.

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