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Progress Update on Town Infrastructure and FEMA Projects

The Town of Putnam Valley continues to advance multiple infrastructure and recovery projects overseen by J. Robert Folchetti & Associates (JRFA). These efforts focus on strengthening roads, culverts, bridges, and public facilities throughout the community while improving safety and long term resiliency.

FEMA Funded Projects

Several FEMA related improvements have already been completed:

  • Wiccopee Road Culvert – Construction complete

  • Bell Hollow Road Culvert – Construction complete

  • Town Hall Parking Lot Retaining Wall – Construction complete

  • Town Park beaches at Lake Peekskill and Oscawana Lake – Construction complete

Additional projects are currently in progress or moving through design and bidding phases:

Brook Falls Road Culvert
Construction is ongoing and expected to continue through June 2026. A temporary bridge is in use. Footings were delayed due to freezing conditions. Arched concrete culvert sections are scheduled for delivery the week of March 9, 2026. The new arched structure is anticipated to be installed by April 30, followed by paving, site restoration, and guiderail installation.

New Hill Road Culvert
Design is approximately 80 percent complete. The team is working through NYSDEC and ACOE approvals. Plans include a temporary bridge installation during construction.

Cimarron Road Culvert
Bids were received on January 12, 2026. Bid review and recommendation are underway, with an award estimated on February 18, 2026. Construction is expected to begin approximately 45 days after the award.

Horton Hollow Road Bridge
Design is approximately 20 percent complete. Current work includes the engineering report, property acquisition documentation, subsurface soil borings, tree removal, and NYSDEC and ACOE approvals.

The goal is to have all FEMA projects completed by December 31, 2026.

Additional Town Project

Oregon Corners Substation Demolition
Bids were received in December 2025. The bid award is estimated for February 18, 2026, with demolition scheduled to occur within 45 days of contract signing.

These projects represent continued investment in the Town’s infrastructure and long term reliability of critical public assets. Additional updates will be shared as work progresses.