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Utica council adopts bonds to fund harbor improvements and pedestrian-bridge design

3863226 · May 22, 2025
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The Utica Common Council voted on May 21, 2025 to adopt bond ordinances authorizing $2 million for harbor improvements and $2.5 million for design of a Loop‑to‑Harbor pedestrian bridge.

The Utica Common Council voted on May 21, 2025 to adopt bond ordinances authorizing $2 million for harbor improvements and $2.5 million for design of a pedestrian bridge around Utica Harbor, city officials said.

City Engineer Nick Bridal told the council the $2 million award comes through a Canal Corporation grant and New York Power Authority agreements and is “a 100% reimbursable grant.” He said the Harbor package covers three primary components: two trails (one on either side of the harbor) that will connect to a future pedestrian bridge; a small boat launch for fishing boats; and a 300‑to‑400‑car parking lot in the former…

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