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County Route 7 closed for bridge replacement; temporary bridge, bids and timetable discussed
Summary
Columbia County engineers reported the closure of County Route 7 in Gallatin for bridge replacement, installation of a temporary bridge, and competitive bids for related projects; a formal award may be scheduled before the June meeting.
Columbia County announced that County Route 7 in the town of Gallatin has been closed and detours are in place as contractors begin demolition and foundation work on the bridge replacement project.
The county's engineering staff said soldier piles have been installed and demolition of the existing structure is underway, with stream access restricted by a New York State permit that bars work in the water until June 15 because the stream is a trout spawning area. Staff estimated the new bridge construction is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving; a temporary bridge will be installed later this month and the temporary structure…
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