BROCKPORT, N.Y. – Albion recently completed its long-delayed bridge project, while Brockport’s bridge project is now expected to be completed in November.
READ MORE: Reopening of Main Street Bridge in Brockport delayed to November
As a result of the delay, legislators are seeking financial relief for local businesses affected by the construction delays. They are hoping to divert some of the money withheld from the contractor towards a relief fund.
Every day the bridge is delayed, the state withholds $7,000 from the contractor’s payment. Legislators want that money to go towards a relief fund.
READ MORE: Local lawmakers step in after major delays in Brockport bridge construction
Brockport Mayor Ben Reed said several businesses have closed due to the construction. The state has withheld more than $2.6 million from the contractor, which could help businesses cover payrolls and lost revenue.
Last week, County Legislator Jackie Smith, Sen. Rob Ortt, and Assemblyman Steve Hawley sent a letter to the governor urging her to consider the relief fund.
“We have not received any word from the governor. We hope to hear something soon,” Smith said. “We’re very anxious to work with the governor and bring in the relief back to Brockport Village.”
Smith mentioned that if they do not receive a response soon, they plan to reach out to Sen. Ortt and Assemblyman Hawley for further action.
Smith sent the letter last Monday. News10NBC also reached out to the governor’s office but has not received a response yet.
The current completion date for the bridge is set for November. However, some officials expressed skepticism about meeting this deadline and do not want to announce an official date to avoid raising expectations.
If the bridge is completed in November, it will be one year and three months past the original end date of September 2024.
SEE MORE RELATED STORIES
Bridge in Brockport still under construction, almost a year since original reopening date Brockport bridge delay frustrates locals, impacts businesses Brockport businesses struggle as Main Street bridge repairs face repeated delays Main Street bridge delays hit Brockport shops hard, owners adaptAI assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses AI
Brockport officials seek relief fund for businesses impacted by delayed bridge project WHEC.com.
Hence then, the article about brockport officials seek relief fund for businesses impacted by delayed bridge project was published today ( ) and is available on News10NBC ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Brockport officials seek relief fund for businesses impacted by delayed bridge project )
Also on site :
- Aurora man arrested on suspicion of starting massive Leetsdale Drive fire
- Indiana Toll Road shut down after pileup crash involving around 29 vehicles
- Taylor Swift Supports Brad Paisley's Nashville Charity With a Generous Gift: 'Never Forgets Her Roots'