Governor Kathy Hochul announced on April 3 that construction has started on a $24 million project to replace the bridge carrying State Route 410 over the Black River between the Towns of Denmark and Croghan in Lewis County. The current bridge, built in 1955, will be replaced with a modern four-span structure aimed at improving safety and resilience for travelers along this key route.
The project is significant because it connects communities and provides access to local recreational destinations such as golf courses, Cedar Creek Campground, and water access points for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The new bridge is designed to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, and farm equipment with wider travel lanes and shoulders.
“All across New York, we are shoring up our existing infrastructure, increasing its durability and resiliency, while continuing to meet the needs of the traveling public, and that’s just what we’re doing with this important bridge project in Lewis County,” Governor Hochul said. “The State Route 410 Bridge over the Black River is an important North Country crossing that will far exceed expectations once complete, providing better accommodations for walkers, bikers and even tractors, while withstanding the rigors of North Country winters for future generations.”
The New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said: “The Department of Transportation recognizes the importance of State Route 410 Bridge over Black River in Lewis County as an integral link in the vast North Country transportation network, connecting people to jobs, loved ones, and their favorite local spots. This is one of the largest bridge projects the Department has undertaken in the North Country in many years, and we are committed to building a superior new structure that is as resilient as the wonderful people who inhabit this great region.”
To minimize disruptions during construction work through July 2028, traffic will remain open on the existing bridge until its replacement is ready. Lawrence Dolhof, Chairman of Lewis County Board of Legislators said: “Lewis County is excited to see work begin on the State Route 410 Bridge over Black River. This project will bring connectivity back between Croghan and Denmark, and across the region. Thank you to Governor Hochul for bringing this attention to our aging infrastructure.”