Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced work will begin on or about July 20th to replace a culvert on North Quaker Hill Road (CR-68) in the Town of Pawling. The roadway will be closed in the vicinity of construction, between Byrd’s Hill Road and the Connecticut state border. Access to nearby driveways will be maintained and a detour will be posted directing travelers along New York State Route 22/55, Connecticut Route 55, Gaylordsville Road (Connecticut Route 39), and Tabor Road.
Project work will include the removal and replacement of the culvert, installing new inlet and outlet headwalls, widening the road to include the addition of shoulders, and installing new guiderail to increase safety for pedestrians and motorists. Construction is anticipated to be complete with the road re-opened to traffic, by November 2026.
Motorists are advised to plan for additional time and to exercise extra caution near the construction site and on the detour, obey the posted speed limits, and traffic advisory signs and the directions from flaggers near the work zone to ensure the safety of workers and other motorists.
