Dutchess County Board to Vote
On Road/Bridge Improvement Bond
POUGKEEPSIE, NY—The Dutchess County Legislature is expected to decide next month on Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino’s $10.36-million bond proposal to fund the Dutchess County 2026 Capital Road and Bridge Improvement Program. The lawmakers’ approval on May 11 would make possible ongoing improvements to the 395-mile County Highway system, which includes 375 bridges and major culverts.
The total cost of the 2026 Capital Road and Bridge Improvement Program is $16.88 million, with the county anticipating receiving annual funding from various New York State programs, including the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), PaveNY, Extreme Winter Recovery and Pave Our Potholes (POP) programs.
“Investing in our infrastructure is one of the most responsible things we can do for the future of Dutchess County,” said Ms. Serino. “It is important to do ongoing maintenance and repairs and take a long view of projects that will be done in the coming years. Continual, proactive maintenance and replacement ensure our road network is safe and reliable for our residents, visitors, business, and emergency services.”
This year’s request includes funding for the following programs: Bridge and Culvert Improvements–$11.28 million; Pavement Management–$2.75 million; Misc. Highway, Safety and Drainage Improvements (including guide rail replacement)–$ 2.85 million.
Other projects in the request include the following:
• South Mill Road Bridges (R-13 and R-14) over Landsburg Creek and Landsman Kill in the Town of Rhinebeck, NY.
• Barmore Road Bridge (L-8) over Sprout Creek in the Town of LaGrange, NY.
• Salisbury Turnpike Bridge (M-20) over Little Wappinger Creek in the Town of Milan, NY.
• North Jackson Street Bridge (F-2) in the Town of Fishkill, NY.
• Drainage improvement project on Osborne Hill Road in the Town of Wappinger, NY.
• Multiple culvert replacement projects in North East, Beekman, Dover, Pawling, Wappinger, Stanford and Hyde Park, NY.
“This program reflects years of engineering analysis, local coordination and strategic prioritization to maximize taxpayer dollars and County investment,” said Public Works Commissioner Robert Balkind. “From resurfacing roads to replacing aging bridges, every project contributes to a safer, more resilient transportation network and improves quality of life for everyone who travels in Dutchess County.”
Published: April 14, 2026