A 70-year-old bridge over the New York State Thruway near Syracuse has been replaced, with the new span reopening to traffic this week.聽
The Warners Road bridge, which has been closed for construction, was replaced with a new structure and safety features, including a higher vertical clearance, pedestrian fencing and wider travel lanes.聽
The original bridge was built in 1954 and had a poor rating, according to state Department of Transportation data. The bridge carries approximately 3,000 vehicles daily.聽
"The Thruway Authority is reinvesting toll revenue back into the system for critical infrastructure improvement projects," Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare said. "We are committed to modernizing our transportation system, investing in projects to maintain a safe and efficient roadway, and offering some of the lowest toll rates in the nation."聽
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Slate Hill Constructors, which is based in Warners, was the contractor for the $7.3 million project.聽
Although the bulk of the work is completed, there will be some paving and reflective line striping that will be done in the spring.聽
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