Drewville Bridge Over West Branch Reopened: UPDATE

UPDATE — Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell announces the reopening of the Drewville Road Bridge in Carmel. The New York State Department of Transportation approved the reopening Dec. 15 after the Putnam County Highways and Facilities Department completed the necessary repairs to the infrastructure.

"I am so proud of our highway department workers who came through as promised to have the bridge open in two weeks’ time, even under the recent harsh weather conditions,” said Odell. “Repairing our aging infrastructure is a priority for the county so we can ensure the safety of our residents.”

The highway department constructed temporary shoring for the bridge that will support the safe travel across the Drewville Road Bridge.

“The process required two weeks to make the repair,” explained Fred Pena, Highways and Facilities Commissioner. “Week 1 included designing the shoring, gathering equipment and material, obtaining permits and developing a work plan. During Week 2 the execution of the repair was done.”

A full replacement of the Drewville Road Bridge is scheduled for 2019.

CARMEL, NY — Putnam county officials said the Bureau of Emergency Services has been notified that the Drewville Road bridge over the West Branch of the Croton River in Carmel is closed in both directions effective immediately. The bridge is anticipated to remain closed for a minimum of two weeks until further investigation of its condition can be made and certain deficiencies addressed.

The road is a well-traveled route between Mahopac, Putnam Hospital and Brewster.

Alternate routes should be used. Emergency traffic will not be permitted to pass through.

The temporary detour is a long loop south and back: Drewville Rd (CR 36)/ Cherry Hill Rd /Farview Rd/ W. Shore Drive (CR 38) /Drewville Rd (CR 36)

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