PHOTOS: Traffic Details for Massive New Mid-Hudson Bridge Project

The New York State Bridge Authority recently shared plans for a $34.4 million construction project on the Mid-Hudson Bridge that will begin in a few short months... but how will commuters be affected by the multi-year process?

The Mid-Hudson Bridge, which is approaching its 100th anniversary, has seen its fair share of changes since commuters first drove across the span in 1930, including a flurry of activity in recent years.

Construction Projects at the Mid-Hudson Bridge

While there was extensive paving work done on the west approach to the bridge in 2023, the most notable change in recent memory was the removal of the classic toll booths that had stood sentry for decades (below).

Modernizing the Mid-Hudson Bridge in the Hudson Valley

The Mid-Hudson Bridge was the last Hudson Valley bridge to go cashless, and the transition in the spring of 2023 left many residents wondering what would happen to the NYSBA's devoted toll both workers (luckily, they found a solution). The latest construction announcement continues the tradition of modernization.

New Construction Project Announced for Mid-Hudson Bridge

"Big news for Mid-Hudson Bridge commuters! Improvements are coming to the east approach of the bridge!", began a recent post from the NYSBA on Facebook (below). They also shared very important information on how traffic would be affected during the nearly two-year project.

What Is the New Construction Project on the Mid-Hudson Bridge?

The work won't focus on the Mid-Hudson Bridge itself, but rather on the approach to the bridge on the east side of the river. Specifically, the project centers on the approach road and the approach spans, which travel over both Route 9 and the Metro-North railroad tracks (below). This should be great news for commuters.

How Mid-Hudson Bridge Construction Will Affect Traffic

As the NYSBA shared, the majority of the work will be done on bridge structures below the approach road, which should not affect traffic. Further, the NYSBA says that at least two lanes will remain open at all times during peak commuting hours, and single lane closures will be rare and limited to overnight hours.

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The project is slated to begin this fall with an estimated completion date in the summer of 2027. The $34.4 million plan is funded by bridge tolls collected by the NYSBA.