Troy, Watervliet officials plan for new Congress Street bridge
Troy, Watervliet have plans for Congress Street bridge to create bike lanes, better connection between the two cities.
Officials in Troy and Watervliet have new plans for the Congress Street bridge.
The mayors of the two cities said they are picturing a multi-use span across the Hudson River. Plans include two lanes for traffic on the north side and lanes for bikes and pedestrians on the south side.
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello said this would open the Uncle Sam Bike Trail to more people.
Watervliet Mayor Charles Patricelli said the new bridge would create a better connection between the two cities.
The Times Union was first to report the story.