State To Replace I-84 Bridges Over Metro-North Tracks

FISHKILL, NY — The state is undertaking a $15.8 million project to remove and replace the east- and westbound bridges that carry Interstate 84 over Metro-North Railroad lines in the Town of Fishkill in Dutchess County. Major work is expected to be completed by the end of 2019, the Department of Transportation said.

“Replacing the aging bridges over the Metro-North Beacon rail line on I-84 with modern new structures ensures this important interstate highway will remain safe and efficient for the more than 50,000 freight, commercial and passenger vehicles who use it daily,” said the DOT’s Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas. “Gov. Cuomo is committed to improving New York State’s infrastructure so it will remain safe and functional for generations to come.”

The old three-span bridges, originally built in 1963, will be replaced with a single, modern continuous span bridge that will improve traffic flow and operations. The bridge will improve the horizontal and vertical clearance over the railroad line ensuring it meets current bridge height requirements over the railroad tracks.

Along with the new bridge, the eastbound Exit 12 on ramp and the westbound Exit 12 off ramp will be raised to adjust the vertical clearance over the railroad, and the I-84 deceleration lane to the off ramp will be lengthened. Pavement, guide rail, signs and pavement markings within the project limits will be replaced.

Consistent with Gov. Cuomo’s Drivers First Initiative, the project has been designed to minimize impacts to the traveling public. Construction will be accelerated to limit the length of construction on the interstate. Traffic will be maintained in both directions on I-84 for the duration of the project. The Exit 12 exit ramp will be closed with a posted detour for approximately seven days. Lane and the ramp closures will be announced in advance.

Bridge construction is not expected to impact the rail line.

Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in work zones. 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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