Troy to replace Campbell Avenue Bridge
City secures state grant to pay for new structure
The 40-year-old Campbell Avenue Bridge that carries commuters and college students over the Wynants Kill will be replaced with a new $3.777 million span that’s currently in the design phase.
The city intends to build the replacement bridge so that commuter traffic headed to and from the east side of the city and the outlying suburbs to I-787 and Hudson Valley Community College will not have to be detoured, a city spokesman said Monday.
The current bridge went up over the stream in 1980. It’s now considered deficient by state Department of Transportation bridge ratings, said John Salka, a city spokesman.
The city obtained the $3.777 million state grant in late 2019 to pay for the replacement of the three-lane bridge. The new steel bridge will be built on the existing abutments.
“Replacement of the Campbell Avenue Bridge is welcome news for our community. Upgrading this 40-year-old bridge will help protect the health and safety of our residents, families, businesses and emergency response personnel that travel Campbell Avenue daily. We look forward to beginning this project later this year,” Mayor Patrick Madden said.
The bridge is currently in the $650,000 design phase. Construction is projected to cost $3.127 million.
A public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday online at www.youtube.com/troycitycouncil during which the design will be presented and comments solicited. Written comments may also be made via email to campbell@troyny.gov or by calling 518-279-7134 by June 19.