'Deterioration' in Concrete Caused Ponquogue Bridge Closure; Timeline for Repairs Is Still Uncertain - 27 East

'Deterioration' in Concrete Caused Ponquogue Bridge Closure; Timeline for Repairs Is Still Uncertain

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State engineers found evidence that caused

State engineers found evidence that caused "concern" about at least one support of the Ponquogue Bridge during a routine inspection and ordered the main artery to Dune Road in Hampton Bays closed as a precautionary measure until further notice while they do a closer inspection. DANA SHAW

The Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays remains closed to vehicle and foot traffic on tuesday after it was closed on Friday by New York State engineers who detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

The Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays remains closed to vehicle and foot traffic on tuesday after it was closed on Friday by New York State engineers who detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

The Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays was closed on Friday after New York State engineers detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

The Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays was closed on Friday after New York State engineers detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

Crews from the NYS DOT block off the south entrance to the Ponquogue Bridge on Friday afternoon after New York State engineers detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

Crews from the NYS DOT block off the south entrance to the Ponquogue Bridge on Friday afternoon after New York State engineers detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

Crews from the NYS DOT block off the south entrance to the Ponquogue Bridge on Friday afternoon after New York State engineers detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

Crews from the NYS DOT block off the south entrance to the Ponquogue Bridge on Friday afternoon after New York State engineers detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

Crews from the NYS DOT block off the south entrance to the Ponquogue Bridge on Friday afternoon after New York State engineers detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

Crews from the NYS DOT block off the south entrance to the Ponquogue Bridge on Friday afternoon after New York State engineers detected signs of weathering in the concrete of at least one of the bridge's supports. DANA SHAW

authorMichael Wright on Feb 21, 2025
The State Department of Transportation last week ordered the Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays closed until further notice after an inspection found signs of “deterioration” of the 38-year-old concrete girders... more

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