🚧 Update: Construction Completed on Rip Van Winkle Bridge, All Lanes Open

The local transportation department has announced that the construction activities on the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, which connects Greene County to Columbia County, have now concluded. The bridge, which was under construction affecting both directions, is now fully operable with all lanes opened for traffic. Commuters traveling between the counties of Greene and Columbia can expect a return to normal traffic flow on the bridge. This update serves as a notice to residents and travelers in the region that the bridge is now accessible without any construction-related restrictions or delays.