$54M Project Begins on South Grand Island Bridges

$54M project begins on South Grand Island bridges

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said Friday that crews are working to strengthen the bridges and improve their resistance to seismic events.

Project underway to strengthen, improve safety of south Grand Island Bridge spans

A $54.4 million structural steel repair and seismic retrofit project is underway on the south Grand Island Bridge spans.

Hochul Announces $54.4M South Grand Island Bridges Retrofit

Governor Hochul announced the official start of a $54.4 million steel repair and seismic retrofit project on the South Grand Island Bridges in Erie County, with construction now underway as of mid-July 2026 [1][2]. The work targets both the northbound and southbound spans, strengthens the structures against earthquake risk, and is expected to wrap up in late 2028 [1][2]. Governor Hochul Announces Start of $54.4 Million Steel Repair and Seismic R…

$54.4M steel repair and seismic retrofit project begins on South Grand Island Bridges; completion set for late 2028

State officials say a $54.4 million project to perform steel repairs and seismic retrofits on the South Grand Island Bridges has begun; work is funded largely by a $39 million federal PROTECT grant and is expected to finish in late 2028. The post $54.4M steel repair and seismic retrofit project begins on South Grand Island Bridges; completion set for late 2028 appeared first on WNYmedia Network - Buffalo, NY.