Statement From NYSDOT Chief Engineer Stephanie Winkelhake
Release Date: July 16, 2025
Statement From NYSDOT Chief Engineer Stephanie Winkelhake
The New York State Department of Transportation received a report on Sunday night of an object falling from the Fire Island Inlet Bridge into the navigation channel under the structure. We took this information very seriously, limiting travel over the structure to ensure the public’s safety until a full inspection of the bridge could be undertaken.
Over the last four days, the Department has since completed a full inspection of the bridge to include a detailed examination of the top and bottom of the bridge deck. An under bridge inspection unit was also utilized to allow the inspection team access below the structure to examine it up close.
While we will continue to monitor the condition of the bridge, our engineers have determined that the bridge remains safe for travel and will remain fully open for vehicular and marine traffic for the foreseeable future.
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