Route 90 Bridge Over I-90 in Montezuma to Close for Repairs

11-mile detour planned as crews work on bridge over the New York State Thruway

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

The Route 90 bridge over Interstate 90 in the Town of Montezuma is scheduled to close on Wednesday, March 4 for approximately three weeks as crews begin work on the structure. An 11-mile signed detour will be in place to direct drivers using Route 90 south of the Thruway to travel west on Route 31, south on Route 89, and then east on Route 20 before reconnecting with Route 90.

Why it matters

The Route 90 bridge is a key transportation link in northern Cayuga County, carrying about 2,600 vehicles per day. The closure and detour will impact commuters, commercial traffic, and travelers in the region during the repair work.

The details

Slate Hill Constructors of Warners has been hired as the contractor to handle the bridge repair project. Drivers on the Thruway may also encounter lane closures in the area while the work is underway. Transportation officials are urging motorists to slow down and follow posted work zone speed limits.

  • The Route 90 bridge over Interstate 90 in Montezuma is scheduled to close on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The bridge closure is expected to last for approximately three weeks.

The players

New York State Thruway Authority

The state agency responsible for overseeing the New York State Thruway, including the Route 90 bridge over I-90 in Montezuma.

Slate Hill Constructors

The construction company hired to handle the repair work on the Route 90 bridge over the New York State Thruway.

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What’s next

Transportation officials have not provided an exact timeline for when the Route 90 bridge repairs will be completed and the bridge reopened to traffic.

The takeaway

The closure of the Route 90 bridge over the New York State Thruway in Montezuma will require an 11-mile detour for drivers, underscoring the importance of this transportation link and the need for timely infrastructure maintenance in the region.