With the drainage issues fixed, the new sidewalk installed and paving now complete, construction work on State Route 85 in Slingerlands is coming to a close. While it is weather-dependent, final striping of the roadway is scheduled for tomorrow morning. It is expected that this section of New Scotland Road will be fully reopened for both directions of traffic later Friday afternoon. 

The pedestrian and bicycle detour and crossing for County Rail Trail visitors over New Scotland Road will remain in place for the remainder of time until the interim bridge is fully installed. Individuals are reminded and urged to stop and look both ways before crossing the roadway. Additional pedestrian safety signage will be in place. 

Looking forward, installation of the pedestrian railing along the sidewalk of New Scotland Road is expected to occur in the coming weeks, pending the delivery of the railing. A temporary lane closure on SR 85 will be necessary while it is put into place. 

Construction of the interim steel truss bridge will begin on Monday, October 2. It is expected to take an estimated one month to construct the bridge, complete the deck work, and subsequently grade, seed and landscape the project area. The opening of the bridge is scheduled for October 31.