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Mayor Ryan proposes a $94 million capital budget to repair Buffalo's roads, bridges and roofs
$59.1 million of the $94 million is 2027 bonding
Sources: Buffalo Toronto Public Media, WIVB News 4
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| Amount | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 bonding | $59.1M | 62.9% |
| Emergency bonding | $34.9M | 37.1% |
If you cross the Louisiana Street Bridge, this one's for you. Mayor Sean Ryan on Monday proposed a $94 million capital budget for 2027 to “repair and rebuild” Buffalo's infrastructure. It's $59.1 million in bonding and $34.9 million in emergency bonding.
Spectrum News Buffalo says the plan puts $22.5 million toward citywide engineering improvements and more than $10 million toward the Louisiana Street bridge, which it describes as littered with potholes. WIVB adds $2.2 million for the West Ferry Lift Bridge and a $9 million roof program.
- Roof money: mostly community centers, ice rinks and Shea's
- Next step: Common Council review and amendments
- Final vote: typically by the end of November
A few projects stand out in the proposed capital budget
- $22.5 million
- for citywide engineering improvements
- $9 million
- for roof work at eight facilities
- $2.2 million
- for the West Ferry Lift Bridge
Sources: WIVB News 4, spectrumlocalnews.com
WBEN reports the package went to all nine Common Council members Monday afternoon, and the comptroller got a copy too. Want to read it yourself? Buffalo News has the full budget posted.
