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Causeway Bridge Reopens After Crash, Delays Continue

10/4/2025

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Hochul Champions Infrastructure

The Northbound Bridge of the Causeway reopened after a major crash at mile marker 21.5, but delays persist.
The four-vehicle crash required rescuers to cut one vehicle apart to extract an occupant.
Two Suffolk County bridges were rehabilitated in an $8.7 million project, replacing joints and bearings for 50 years.
Governor Hochul emphasized infrastructure investment for safety and community growth.

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Nolen Drive Revamp

The John Nolen Drive reconstruction project in Madison begins October 13, 2025, replacing aging bridges; funding totals $42 million ($33M federal, $8-9M city) and is secure.
Three new pedestrian and cyclist bridges raise the total to nine; completion expected by late spring/early summer 2026.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane per direction; detours via Park Street and University Avenue.

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Historical Context

The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 allocated $25 billion to create a 41,000-mile interstate system, revolutionizing U.S. infrastructure and enhancing road safety. This legacy continues today, as seen in Governor Hochul's recent infrastructure investments following a major crash and the ongoing $42 million John Nolen Drive project in Madison, which aims to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Hochul Champions Infrastructure

The Northbound Bridge of the Causeway reopened after a major crash at mile marker 21.5, but delays persist.
The four-vehicle crash required rescuers to cut one vehicle apart to extract an occupant.
Two Suffolk County bridges were rehabilitated in an $8.7 million project, replacing joints and bearings for 50 years.
Governor Hochul emphasized infrastructure investment for safety and community growth.

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