County crews complete bridge on Millbrook’s Stanford Road

Dutchess County Public Works announced the completion of the Stanford Road bridge replacement Monday, Aug. 26. The bridge spans Wappinger Creek near Dineen Road.

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County crews complete bridge on Millbrook’s Stanford Road

MILLBROOK — Construction on the Stanford Road bridge just north of downtown Millbrook has concluded.

The project began in the spring and involved replacing the bridge that spanned the East Branch Wappinger Creek near Dineen Road. The new, wider bridge includes 4-foot shoulders.

Dutchess County Department of Public Works said in a press release the project was completed on time and within budget.

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