Town of Rochester Highway Department

07/29/2026

Due to Tree and Wires down. BOODLE HOLE RD IS CLOSED!!!

07/21/2026

07/16/2026

PLEASE READ THIS IS NOT A TOWN BRDIGE IT IS A COUNTY BRIDGE

TOWN OF ROCHESTER
Office of the Town Supervisor

July 13, 2026
RE: Upcoming Boice Mill Road Bridge Closure and Neighborhood Traffic Impacts

Dear Resident,
You are receiving this letter because your property is located on a street that will be directly impacted by the upcoming closure of the Hayden Bridge on Boice Mill Road (located 0.2 miles north of U.S. Route 209).

The Ulster County Department of Public Works has informed the Town that they will be completely closing this section of the roadway to all through traffic starting Tuesday, July 21, 2026, for a full bridge replacement project. The county expects this closure to last 6 to 8 weeks, weather permitting.

How This Impacts the Neighborhood
Because the town’s Boice Mill Bridge at Dunn Farm is also currently closed, we know this creates a significantly longer detour for the 60+ homes clustered closest to Route 209. During this construction window, our neighborhood's only routes out for residents, home deliveries, and emergency services will be via Dunn-Fischer-Samsonville and Krum-Queens Highway.
The official, county-signed 5.4-mile detour will direct traffic around the west side of the project via Route 209, Samsonville Road, Fischer Road, and Dunn Farm Road.

A Crucial Note on Neighborhood Traffic Safety
With all of the neighborhood traffic being funneled onto these shared secondary roads for the next two months, traffic volumes on our local streets may increase, especially during commute times.
I am personally asking every resident to please be mindful of neighborhood safety and strictly obey the local speed limit and stop signs. I know the stop signs have been a point of controversy and frustration for many in our community recently. However, with the influx of daily traffic, delivery trucks, and emergency vehicles redirecting past your homes, coming to a complete stop is absolutely vital to keeping our neighbors, children, and pets safe. Please drive slowly and give yourself extra time for your morning and evening commutes.

Project Contacts
Because this is a county-managed infrastructure project, specific construction questions should be directed to the Ulster County Department of Public Works:
• Office Phone: 845-340-3100

Thank you in advance for your patience, cooperation, and your commitment to keeping our neighborhood streets safe while we get this critical infrastructure replaced.

A note about the Boice Mill Bridge Replacement (at the intersection of Dunn Farm)
The Boice Mill Bridge that is owned by the town and has been closed since June 2024 is slated to begin construction this fall. The town is currently in the selection process for a qualified contractor to complete the project.

Sincerely,
Erin Enouen
Town Supervisor, Town of Rochester

06/18/2026

TOWN OF ROCHESTER PROVIDES TIMELINE UPDATES ON BOICE MILL BRIDGE PROJECT, ISSUES URGENT SAFETY WARNING
Town of Rochester, NY — June 17, 2026 — Town Supervisor Erin Enouen released an updated construction schedule for the Boice Mill Bridge replacement project today, while issuing a critical safety warning to residents following recent state inspections.

Immediate Safety Advisory: No Pedestrian Traffic Permitted
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) recently conducted an inspection of the Boice Mill Bridge. Following the evaluation, NYSDOT issued a stringent warning indicating that the structural integrity of the bridge has severely degraded and it is currently at risk of structural collapse.

Effective immediately, all pedestrian traffic on, near, across, or under the Boice Mill Bridge is strictly prohibited. Residents are urgently reminded not to bypass or move the safety fencing. The town requests that community members share this critical safety warning with neighbors and visitors to prevent potential tragedy.

Context on Project Funding and Delays
The Boice Mill Bridge project has faced a complex road since its initial approval in 2022, compounded by a historic surge in the cost of construction materials that delayed the original timeline and led to the bridge's closure in 2024.

"We entirely understand and share the community's frustration with how long this process has taken," said Town Supervisor Enouen. "To protect our local tax levy from bearing the immense cost of a full replacement, the town pursued and secured federal Bridge NY funding, which covers 95% of the cost of the project, the reimbursement not to exceed 1.9 million dollars. Navigating these federal and state requirements has been a double-edged sword. On one hand, it guarantees a community inclusive design process and rigorous engineering criteria, ensuring we build a remarkably safe, long-lasting bridge. On the other hand, it introduces significant layers of state and federal bureaucracy that have ultimately extended our timeline. We are finally at a turning point."

Updated Construction Timeline
Following the completion of the extended NYSDOT review process, the town has officially published the request for construction bids. While the town initially hoped to break ground earlier this summer, the finalized, anticipated schedule is as follows:
July 8, 2026: Bid Opening
August 10, 2026: Certification by NYDOT of Project Award
August 31, 2026: Anticipated Construction Start Date
The end-of-August construction start is contingent upon NYSDOT’s standard approval timeline to award the project to the chosen contractor, which typically takes approximately one month from the opening of bids.

What to Expect During Construction
The town’s engineering consultant for this project, HVEA Engineers, estimate that the most disruptive phases of the project—specifically the demolition of the existing structure and the installation of the new pilings—will take place in mid-fall 2026. These high-impact tasks must be completed at the onset of construction.

The Town of Rochester is committed to full transparency and will provide a more detailed schedule as soon as the contractor is locked in and a formal timeline is finalized.

For questions, concerns, or further inquiries regarding the Boice Mill Bridge project, please contact the Town Supervisor’s office.

Contact: Office of the Town Supervisor, Town of Rochester
(845)626-3043
[email protected]

Erin Enouen
Town Supervisor
Town of Rochester
o: (845)626-3043
c: (845)663-4006

05/05/2026

UPDATE!!!!!! Due to Impending Weather, Upper Cherrytown Rd will be closed on Thursday May 7th 2026 instead of the 6th.

04/29/2026

UPDATE!! Upper Cherrytown Will be closed between Trails End Rd and Vernooy Kill Falls Trail Head!!

04/23/2026

ROAD CLOSURE!!!!!!!
Sundown Rd- from Schroon Hill to Samsonville Rd will continue Culvert Work on April 28 and April 29 2026 ( Tuesday and Wednesday) Next week! Use Palentown Rd as detour.
Everyone have a Safe and Happy weekend!

04/17/2026

For the Upcoming summer paving season,
Please be advised Town of Rochester Residents.