TOWN OF ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Ulster County Department of Public Works will temporarily close the Hayden Bridge on Boice Mill Road in the Town of Rochester beginning Tuesday, July 21, as crews undertake a full bridge replacement project.
County Bridge #151, located about 0.2 miles north of the intersection of Boice Mill Road and U.S. Route 209, will be closed to all vehicular traffic during construction.
The bridge replacement is expected to take six to eight weeks, depending on weather and site conditions.
Motorists will be directed to follow a signed detour using Boice Mill Road, U.S. Route 209, Samsonville Road, Fischer Road, Dunn Farm Road and back to Boice Mill Road.
The detour route is as follows:
- Boice Mill Road southeast for 0.2 miles
- U.S. Route 209 west for 1.2 miles
- Samsonville Road north for 1.9 miles
- Fischer Road southeast for 0.7 miles
- Dunn Farm Road south for 0.3 miles
- Boice Mill Road southeast for 1.1 miles
The Ulster County Department of Public Works said it appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation while the infrastructure improvement project is completed.