Suffolk County given $5M from federal gov't for construction of new bridge to Fire Island

The new structure will replace the 65-year-old Smith Point Bridge in Shirley.

News 12 Staff

Apr 26, 2024, 9:24 PM

Updated 10 days ago

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Suffolk County was given $5 million from the federal government Friday to help with the construction on a new bridge to Fire Island.
The new structure will replace the 65-year-old Smith Point Bridge in Shirley.
Suffolk County officials were given the green light to build a new bridge in 2022.
The project is expected to be complete by 2027.


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