Posted on April 16, 2025
USACE — Who: New York – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District along with Congressman Himes will host a Public Meeting to provide status update on the design progress for the Byram River Basin Flood Risk Management Project. What: The Chief’s Report was approved on May 7, 2020, recommending Alternative 5a – removal and replacement of the Rt. 1 Bridges to Congress for authorization. The project is authorized for construction in Section 401 WRDA 2020. The PED phase started in April 2023 with execution of the Design Agreement with Town of Greenwich as the non-Federal sponsor. The PED effort is 100% Federally funded under the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (DRSAA) ’22. The plan will reduce risk of damages from fluvial flooding in Town of Greenwich, Connecticut and Village of Port Chester, New York. The principal features of the authorized plan include: • Removing and replacing the two Route 1 Bridges in the Village of Port Chester, New York. The new bridges will be built within the same footprint at a higher elevation and without any center piers to reduce restrictions to river flow. The Chief’s Report, along with the Final Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement can be found at: https://www.nan.usace.army.mil/Byram/
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7PM
Where: Greenwich Town Hall 101 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT06830
How: In-person and Virtual: https://www.greenwichct.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=13177
The next steps are completion of the design phase and execution of the Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) to
start the construction phase.
About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is responsible for a diverse range of engineering projects and services in the New York and New Jersey region. This includes managing water resources, improving public spaces, conducting environmental restoration, and providing critical infrastructure development. Through these initiatives, the New York District plays a vital role in enhancing community resilience, supporting economic growth, and preserving cultural and historical landmarks in the region.
