County engineering advances several bridge projects; public hearing set June 27 for County Route 7A right‑of‑way

May 20, 2026

Engineering reported permit submissions for a Riggs Road bridge to DEC and Army Corps, SHPO review clearance for Rossman Road materials, Mill Hill bridge reopened May 8, and a public hearing on June 27 will launch right‑of‑way acquisition for County Route 7A.

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County engineering staff updated supervisors on multiple infrastructure projects and near‑term public engagement. Ray, the engineering presenter, said permit applications for the Riggs Road (County Route 7) crossing over Poughkeepsie Creek were submitted to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; a drainage report has also been forwarded to NYSDOT. Rossman Road Bridge materials cleared SHPO review and were sent to the Federal Highway Administration for further processing.

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