South Street bridge defects prompt temporary weight limits and parking changes
Summary
Officials announced a girder defect on the South Street bridge; a temporary plate was installed and traffic will be shifted to reduce load, which may remove parking in front of local businesses while the town and county coordinate longer-term repairs.
Village officials told the board that a defect was found in a girder on the South Street bridge and that a temporary steel plate has been installed to address an immediate safety concern. "But the situation, of course, it needs to be fixed really. The underpinnings need to be repaired," the chair said during announcements.
To relieve extra load on the plated area, traffic will be shifted so vehicles do not traverse the weakened portion of the bridge; that shift may remove parking in front of nearby businesses such as the saloon and the beverage store. Officials said the bridge, while located in the village, is owned by the Town of Warwick, which is leading remediation and has engaged Orange County and the Orange County Transportation Council to explore funding or technical assistance.
Trustees urged residents to watch for signage and planned a site meeting the following day to finalize lane alignment. The board said public updates will be posted via the village's social channels as more information becomes available.
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