Glen Island Bridge Project
Reaches Key Milestone
NEW ROCHELLE, NY—There’s a new bridge coming to Glen Island.
But in the meantime, a temporary movable bridge was ceremonially opened to traffic on May 19 as officials announced plans for the full rehabilitation of the nearly century-old permanent bridge.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins along with officials, project engineers and members of the community staged a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the opening of the temporary Glen Island movable bridge, which now can handle vehicle traffic to allow ongoing access to Glen Island Park as well as continuing marine and recreational boat traffic.
The Glen Island Bridge was built in 1930 and is the only connection for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists to access Glen Island Park. The bridge rehabilitation project by the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation is a major infrastructure project designed to improve safety, extend the bridge’s lifespan and preserve its historic character. The opening of the temporary bridge marks the project’s first major construction milestone.
In September 2024, the project was awarded to Kiewit Infrastructure Corporation of Omaha, NE in the amount of $79,670,066. The construction phase commenced in October 2024 and is expected to be completed in late Q4 of 2026.
“The opening of the temporary bridge represents an important step forward in our work to protect and improve one of Westchester’s most cherished public parks,” Mr. Jenkins said. “Glen Island Park is a destination for residents and visitors alike, and we knew from the start that closing off access was never an option. With this temporary bridge in place, we’re able to continue welcoming the public while investing in the long-term future of the Glen Island Bridge.”
Westchester County DPW&T Commissioner Hugh J. Greechan added, “This milestone is a testament to the hard work and coordination of our county team, engineers, consultants and contractors. Constructing a temporary movable bridge of this scale while protecting marine access and pedestrian safety was no small feat. We have now created a safe and efficient detour that allows our team to complete essential repairs on the historic bridge, without cutting off access to the park. Our department remains focused on delivering this project on time, on budget and with minimal disruption to the community.”
Prior to launching construction, Westchester County sought input from residents, park users and the maritime community. Their feedback shaped the project scope and led to the construction of the temporary bridge, county officials stated. The temporary bridge will open to marine traffic on May 22, 2025. The full rehabilitation project includes a new bridge deck, sidewalks, floor beams, railings, lighting and electrical and mechanical upgrades, structural steel and masonry repairs. Work on the permanent bridge has begun, with a planned reopening to traffic in summer 2026.
Published: May 21, 2025