Latest News About Frederick Douglass Susan B Anthony Bridge

Here’s the latest I can provide based on recent public reports about Rochester’s Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, also known as the Freddie-Sue Bridge.

• Recent maintenance and repainting: A major preventative maintenance painting project on the bridge was underway in 2024, funded in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The project targeted repainting the three main arches and 12 braces with zinc-based and epoxy-based coatings to protect the steel and extend the bridge’s life. The work was described as a multi-year effort with a budget of about $5.3 million. [Source: official state announcement and local coverage from 2024]
• Naming and significance: The bridge carries Interstate 490 over the Genesee River in Rochester and was officially renamed in 2007 to honor Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, both tied to Rochester and buried nearby at Mount Hope Cemetery. The bridge remains a landmark tied to the city’s history of civil rights advocacy. [Source: official statements and historical summaries]
• Completion updates: There were later updates noting that subsequent painting cycles had been completed, with officials reporting improvements in maintenance and the bridge’s appearance. A completion report referenced a finalization of a multi-year repainting project, with figures cited around $6.2 million for a subsequent phase. [Source: state press releases and regional news coverage from 2025]

If you’d like, I can consolidate this into a concise timeline with dates and budget figures, or I can search for the very latest local news updates from Rochester outlets to confirm any new developments since 2025. Would you prefer a quick timeline or a current-news brief with direct quotes from recent sources?