Work begins on $17M State Route 17 Bridge Replacement
On April 10, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that work is underway on a $17 million project to replace the bridge carrying State Route 17 over State Route 17K in the Town of Wallkill, Orange County, N.Y. The project will replace the existing 68-year-old structure with a new, single-span structure that will enhance safety and resiliency along this critical transportation corridor that serves one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. The new bridge will also have a higher clearance than the original structure to reduce the likelihood of collisions with over-height vehicles and further enhance safety.
“New Yorkers deserve quality roads and bridges to get where they need to go safely and efficiently, and that is exactly what we are delivering with this project,” said Governor Hochul . “By replacing this aging bridge along State Route 17, we will ensure continued smooth travel along one of the most important transportation corridors in the state to further fuel the economic boom we are seeing throughout the Catskills.”
