$21.1M bridge replacements in Warren County complete

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- A $21.1 million project that replaced the two bridges carrying the Adirondack Northway over U.S. Route 9 in Warren County is complete. Governor Kathy Hochul's office announced the bridge replacements between exits 22 and 23 will have a lifespan of 75 years, ensuring safety for traveling for years to come.

"This bridge replacement project along the Adirondack Northway will provide improved mobility for thousands of motorists who travel this vital highway every day and improve the durability and resiliency of one of our most important arteries for the flow of goods and commerce to and from the North Country," Governor Hochul said.

The northbound and southbound replacement project began in 2022. The new bridge was constructed between the original two spans and is a 323-foot-long, two-span, steel multi-girder bridge with a minimum vertical clearance of 49 feet 6 inches above U.S. Route 9.

During the two-year construction period, drivers were still able to travel along the Northway using the bridge. In 2023, northbound traffic was shifted onto the new structure and more recently, the southbound traffic was shifted onto the new bridge.

According to the Governor's Office, the roadway is an important, well-traveled passage within the North Country and the Adirondacks. State officials said this replacement project was vital to keep all safe.

"This bridge replacement project will enhance safety, improve the flow of traffic, and increase the durability of a vital piece of infrastructure in Upstate New York," Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said.

"Completion of the replacement of the two bridges carrying the Northway over Route 9 is welcome news," State Senator Dan Stec said in agreement. "This needed replacement will improve accessibility and safety for drivers for generations, and ensure our region remains an important economic hub and travel corridor."