Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $6.2 million project to improve the resiliency of the historic Carpenter’s Flats Bridge, which carries State Route 9 over the Ausable River in Clinton County. The project will raise the steel truss bridge by three-and-a-half feet and make other improvements to help lessen the impact of ice jams, reduce instances of flooding and enhance safety along this vital corridor for North County travelers. State Route 9 stitches together the communities along the western shore of Lake Champlain and is used by motorists to reach the City of Plattsburgh, the State of Vermont, the Canadian border and other popular destinations in the region.

“As countless communities across the state continue to recover from this weekend’s devastating flooding, we remain committed to hardening New York State’s transportation infrastructure,” Governor Hochul said. “Raising this iconic bridge over the beautiful Ausable River will enable local commuters and tourists alike to travel this crucial area of the North Country unimpeded and will help ensure that we are prepared to meet the challenges of climate change head on.”

The Carpenter’s Flats Bridge, which was constructed in 1941, is listed on National Register of Historic Places and is viewed as a prime example of mid-20th century bridge engineering and construction. Completion of the 255-foot-long bridge helped turn State Route 9 into a major north-south highway and eased transportation throughout the region.

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