Stony Point, NY — The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) today officially announced the reopening of the James A. Farley Memorial Bridge in Stony Point, with full traffic access restored as of Monday, October 20.
The reopening allows for the removal of the Lowland Hill detour and the alternate truck route through the Village of West Haverstraw. Drivers are encouraged to follow posted signage and obey all speed limits for safety. The bridge’s safety and structural readiness were confirmed by daily on-site inspections from New York State Department of Transportation engineers and independent third-party experts as part of CHPE’s permitting and oversight process.
“CHPE extends its continued appreciation to the North Rockland community and elected leaders for their patience during this significant period of construction,” said Jennifer Laird-White, Senior Vice President of External Affairs for Transmission Developers. “We are also grateful to our construction teams for their ongoing adaptability in response to feedback from officials, residents, and local businesses. Reopening the James Farley Bridge is a major milestone as we move closer to completing the CHPE installation along Route 9W.”
Ongoing and Upcoming Work
Construction work will continue on Route 9W during overnight hours over the next two weeks, focusing on excavation backfill, asphalt restoration, and culvert repairs. CHPE’s efforts to relocate select gas piping are approximately 50% complete, with continued work expected through December. A brief winter work stoppage is anticipated, with final work resuming in spring 2026.
CHPE also stated that all remaining transmission cable installation in Rockland County will occur on private parcels, with completion expected by the end of 2025. CHPE indicated that they will provide full curb-to-curb repaving and drainage improvements along Route 9W once all work concludes in 2026.
Through a recent press release, CHPE noted the following:
- $9 million in streetscape improvements for the towns of Stony Point and the villages of Haverstraw and West Haverstraw.
- A total of $31 million through the Rockland Community Benefit Fund.
- $22 million earmarked for local capital projects in partnership with municipal leaders.
- $295 million in projected tax revenue for host communities, school districts, and the county over 30 years.
- $167 million dedicated to the North Rockland Central School District, including $4 million in the first year.
- $2 million to support the launch of full-day kindergarten in North Rockland.
- $900,000 for school transportation impacted by construction.
- Nearly $500,000 already invested into local nonprofits and small businesses.
CHPE maintains open lines of communication through a public hotline at (800) 991-CHPE (2473) and email at publicoutreach@chpexpress.com. A monthly Rockland-specific newsletter is available for those seeking ongoing updates.
About CHPE
The Champlain Hudson Power Express is a 339-mile underground and underwater transmission line that will bring clean, renewable hydroelectric power from Québec to New York City. The project is expected to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and generate $3.5 billion in economic benefits while using union labor and supporting municipalities throughout New York State with $1.4 billion in incremental tax revenue over 25 years.