en.Wedoany.com Reported - On May 14, 2026, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that the $6.3 million rehabilitation project for the NYS Route 7 bridge has commenced. The bridge is located at milepost 158.54 on the Thruway (I-90) in Schenectady County. The New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority are jointly providing funding support for this project.

"The NYS Route 7 bridge is a busy connector in the Schenectady area, and this critical upgrade will enhance its safety and reliability for decades to come," said Frank G. Hoare, Esq., Executive Director of the Thruway Authority. "The Authority reinvests toll revenue back into the system, modernizing the transportation network and improving the driving experience for motorists, while continuing to maintain its status as one of the safest highways in the nation."

Marie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation, noted: "The Department of Transportation and the Thruway Authority are jointly committed to this important rehabilitation project in Schenectady County, which will help ensure safe travel for New Yorkers in the Capital Region. Through smart, targeted investments in critical infrastructure that is vital for commuters, commercial drivers, and tourists, we sustain the connections between communities and ensure everyone has access to the jobs, destinations, and opportunities that make New York a great place to live."

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