SCHUMER: AFTER CSX-OWNED BRIDGE IN MONROE COUNTY WAS FORCED TO CLOSE INDEFINITELY DUE TO DANGEROUS STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES FROM RAILROAD FAILING TO MAINTAIN IT, SCHUMER DEMANDS CSX ACT NOW TO RESTORE THIS VITAL ROADWAY FOR OGDEN & ROCHESTER COMMUNITY

Statement

"CSX knew about this bridge's structural issues for over a year and still has failed to make the necessary repairs that will reopen this vital passageway for the Greater Rochester community. They refuse to even claim ownership of the bridge despite records showing CSX made bridge repairs as recently as 2009, and instead think the burden should fall on the local taxpayer for their failure to maintain their own bridge, that is unacceptable. Ensuring the community is safe to cross should be CSX's highest priority and there is no excuse for idleness when residents and families can't easily head out of town, commuters can't get to work, and kids can't get to school. CSX needs to stop railroading the community with excuses and make the repairs needed to restore this bridge for the Town of Ogden and Monroe County.

I stood right in this neighborhood in 2012 and demanded CSX take action to remove three abandoned railroad overpass that stymied vehicle traffic in the heart of Spencerport and the Town of Ogden, and they did, and, now, I'm here again to get this show on the road and make sure this bridge is once again safe for traffic. I thank Representative Morelle, County Executive Bello, and Supervisor Zale for their continued advocacy and support to make sure we repair this vital Gillett Road bridge thoroughfare."

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