Poughkeepsie… The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the replacement of the bridge on Rudd Pond Road (CR-62) over Webatuck Creek in the Town of North East is complete, and the roadway has been reopened to traffic. The bridge is located near the intersection with Boston Corners Road (CR-63).
The project replaced the aging structure with a new, wider bridge that enhances safety for motorists and pedestrians. The updated design includes a 5-foot shoulder on the south side to better accommodate users of the nearby Harlem Valley Rail Trail, as well as a 2-foot shoulder on the north side. The new span was raised approximately one foot to improve resilience during potential flooding events, supporting the County’s ongoing Resilient Ways Forward infrastructure initiative.
This work represents the second phase of a broader effort in the area, following the replacement of a culvert on Boston Corners Road (CR-63) completed in fall 2025. Both phases were completed on time and under budget.
Rudd Pond Road carries an average of approximately 400 vehicles per day, while Boston Corners Road carries roughly 200 vehicles per day.
