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Route 9J Closed: Bridge Damage Halts Traffic for Over a Month
1 Sep
Summary
- State Route 9J remains closed since July 29 due to flood damage.
- A bridge over Mill Creek suffered damage, requiring extensive repairs.
- Nearby Schodack received nearly a foot of rain, causing widespread issues.
A crucial section of state Route 9J in Stuyvesant remains impassable, more than a month after historic rainfall and flooding caused substantial damage. The closure, in effect since July 29, is due to emergency repairs on a bridge over Mill Creek that was destabilized by the deluge.
Heavy rainfall, with nearly a foot recorded in Schodack, inundated the Capital Region, destroying buildings and roads. The village of Castleton-on-Hudson faced flooded basements and a boil water advisory. Stuyvesant officials declared a state of emergency, citing flooding, power outages, and wind damage.
Detours are in place, rerouting traffic via various state and U.S. routes. The state Department of Transportation is managing the repairs, with an initial estimate suggesting completion within approximately four weeks from an August 7 notice. However, ongoing damage south of the bridge also contributes to the extended closure.
