HIGHWAY  Department

Town of Red Hook

The Highway Department’s primary function is to maintain and improve the Town’s infrastructure of roads and bridges.

The Highway Department has six employees that maintain approximately 57.34 miles or 116 lane miles of road.

Theresa Burke Highway Superintendent

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  1. Metzger Road is now open, 9/9/2022 12:15 pm

    Metzger Road has been cleared of the hazardous tree and is now open to traffic. Theresa Burke, Highway Superintendent

  2. Metzger Road Closed near Address # 325, 9/6/2022

    Metzger Road will be closed near address # 325, due to a tree leaning towards power lines. We are waiting for the utility company to respond and will update when the road has been re-opened. Theresa Burke, Highway Superintendent Location of Road Closure

  3. NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS Town of Red Hook Highway Department—2023 Ice Control Abrasives

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Duties & Responsibilities

  • Emergency response during extreme weather events and disasters
  • Maintenance and reconstruction of town roads and bridges
  • Maintenance and repair of town owned culvert pipes and catch basins
  • Maintenance, repair and replacement of town-owned vehicles, equipment and buildings housing them
  • Roadside debris removal
  • Snow and ice removal
  • Town traffic sign replacement and repair
  • Hazardous tree removal
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