ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — If you have been paying attention as you drive through Rochester, you may have noticed the scaffolding and coverings are no longer adorning the Frederick Douglass Susan B. Anthony Bridge.

The NYS DOT is putting the finishing touches on a $5.3 million preventative maintenance painting project that started in July of 2024.

The previous paint was removed in favor of more element-resistant zinc and epoxy-based paints. It's expected to last 10-15 years and protect the steel from corrosion.

A DOT spokesperson tells News 8 crews are completing touch-up work where the scaffolding had been attached to the bridge and the project should be wrapped up this fall as scheduled.

Most of the painting work occurred late and overnight with minimal impact on traffic.

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