(rshsdepot) Poughkeepsie RR Bridge

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From the Poughkeepsie Journal.
 
Bernie Wagenblast
 
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State OKs railroad bridge plan 
Walkway plan moving forward


By Michael Valkys
Poughkeepsie  Journal


HIGHLAND— The effort to reopen the Poughkeepsie Railroad  Bridge to 
pedestrians and cyclists received a boost last week from the New  York state Bridge 
Authority. 
The authority's commissioners endorsed the plan from  non-profit Walkway Over 
the Hudson to reopen the span, closed since a 1974  fire. 
“This unique landmark is a real asset to the Hudson Valley  and I am proud 
the Bridge Authority will join the Dyson Foundation and the  growing list of 
leaders and organizations who want to see this dream  become a reality,” 
authority Chairman James Sproat said in a  statement. 
Authority officials said the renovated railroad bridge would  be “a benefit 
to the recreational and historic heritage of the Hudson  Valley. 
“The Board of Commissioners recognizes the value of  preserving and restoring 
a national landmark, the potential positive  economic impact for both sides 
of the Hudson River and expanding state  park land.” 
Walkway recently received a $1.5 million grant from the  Millbrook-based 
Dyson Foundation for engineering and planning studies,  which are needed before 
renovations can begin. 
Local leaders hope the bridge can be open for the 400th  anniversary 
celebration of Henry Hudson's voyage on the river, set for  2009. 
Reach Michael Valkys at _mvalkys_@_poughkeepsiejournal.com_ 
(mailto:mvalkys_@_poughkeepsiejournal.com)   or 845-437-4816.



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