New York starts rehabilitation project on Callicoon Bridge

On Monday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said work has begun on a $17.8 million project to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge over the Delaware River.

The bridge links Bridge Street in the town of Callicoon with State Route 1016 in Damascus Township, Pennsylvania. Officials said the new bridge deck and pier repairs will enhance public safety, improve bridge resiliency and ease travel along a key connector providing access to the Upper Delaware River Corridor.

“New York State is making historic investments to modernize our infrastructure and we are committed to working with our partners in local government to help ensure that their bridges and culverts are ready to meet the challenges of today,” Hochul said. “This project to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge will extend the service life of an important connector and help maintain access to the scenic Upper Delaware River region for the tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy this special place, especially in the summer.”

Originally built in 1961, the 960-foot Callicoon Bridge is a steel, multi-girder structure jointly maintained by New York State Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The project includes replacement of the bridge deck and repairs to the piers below the bridge. Workers will also build a causeway in the river to help workers access the bridge to make repairs.

“With every project that we bring forward, the State Department of Transportation is modernizing infrastructure, increasing its resiliency, and enhancing the safety of the traveling public,” NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said. “The Upper Delaware River is a jewel for fishing and recreation enthusiasts across New York State and this project will ensure the Callicoon Bridge remains a key access point for people on both sides of the river for many years to come.”

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