GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — Just in time for Memorial Day weekend travel, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the Beaver Island Parkway Bridge is back open.
The bridge, which runs over the I-190 on Grand Island, was closed last April so construction crews could replace the bridge, increase vertical clearance, widen travel lanes and add new riding surface.
"Beaver Island State Park is visited by 300,000 people every year for a broad range of outdoor recreational pursuits. I am grateful to the Thruway Authority to upgrade the Beaver Island Parkway Bridge and improve access to this popular destination as we head into the peak summer season," said New York State Parks Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons.
“During my tenure as Chair of the State Senate Transportation Committee, I made the reconstruction of the Beaver Island Parkway Bridge a priority. The previous 70-year-old bridge was past its useful life and an eyesore. As families travel this Memorial Day weekend to Beaver Island State Park, they can know they are traveling on a safe bridge that is up to the latest safety standards. Thank you to the skilled construction personnel who worked on this project and brought it to fruition," said Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY).
“On behalf of the Town of Grand Island, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Governor Hochul and the NYS Thruway Authority for their investment in our community. The upgrading of this bridge shows your commitment to public safety. As you well know, this structure is a vital artery for Grand Island residents. This bridge represents a Gateway for many entering our community and we are extremely excited for its completion as we enter our 2024 tourism season," Town of Grand Island Supervisor Peter Marston added.
The project cost $8.3 million to complete.
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