Public Information Session For NY Route 90 Bridge Replacement Project Over Thruway (I-90) In The Town Of Montezuma (Cayuga County) To Be Held On Thursday, September 24

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Public Information Session For Ny Route 90 Bridge Replacement Project Over Thruway (I-90) In The Town Of Montezuma (Cayuga County) To Be Held On Thursday, September 24

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PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION FOR NY ROUTE 90 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT OVER THRUWAY (I-90) IN THE TOWN OF MONTEZUMA (CAYUGA COUNTY) TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that it will hold a public information session regarding the replacement of the New York Route 90 bridge (milepost 312.16) over the New York State Thruway (I-90) in the Town of Montezuma from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

The existing bridge, built in 1952, is at the end of its service life and will be replaced with a new structure that enhances safety and meets current standards. The proposed bridge will include increased vertical clearance from 14 feet 6 inches to 16 feet 6 inches, 11-foot-wide travel lane in each direction, 4-foot-wide shoulders, a pedestrian sidewalk and additional safety upgrades.

The project is anticipated to begin in Spring 2027. Approximately 2,000 motorists travel on the bridge daily.

The public information session will include several information boards on display, and representatives from the Thruway Authority will be available to answer questions about the project.

Date:                   Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time:                   4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location:            Montezuma Fire Department

                            8115 High Street, Port Byron, NY 13140

 

Parking is available.

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