P-J photo by Dennis Phillips

Harrison Street has closed near the Harrison Street Bridge for its replacement project. Construction is scheduled to last about five months with a plan to reopen in November. Harrison Street, between Foote Avenue and Main Street, will be closed to traffic during construction and a detour will be posted utilizing Foote, Main, Second and Fourth streets. A separate truck detour will be posted as well due to the low clearances on the railroad viaduct on Foote and Main streets. “The existing bridge has severely deteriorated as the original stone bridge foundations have reached the end of their useful life,” said Brad Bentley, Chautauqua County director of public facilities. “When the replacement bridge is in place, the Harrison Street Bridge will have a safe crossing with no structural deficiencies and an expected service life of 50 to 75 years.” The project is estimated to cost $3 million.