More than $75 million to be invested in Western New York to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — More than $75 million will be invested in Western New York to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the funding is part of more than $484 million coming to New York state for 216 projects in 137 communities.

“This funding, provided by the state’s BRIDGE NY initiative with significant support from the federal Bridge Formula program, will support 216 individual projects and help local governments in every region of the state strengthen their existing infrastructure to better withstand severe weather events and resist the impacts of climate change,” a statement from the governor’s office said.

You can find the full list of BRIDGE NY awards here.