Sunset Hill Road to close for bridge work

WESTERLO — Starting on Monday, July 25, Sunset Hill Road (County Route 405) will be closed between routes 401 and 32.

The Albany County Department of Public Works is working on a bridge there, starting at 7 a.m. on Monday. That section of Route 405 will be closed until further notice.

No through traffic, not even emergency vehicles, will be allowed.

A signed detour will be in place, using routes 401, 406, and 32.

For more information, call 518-765-2786.

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