Telegraph Road Culvert Replacement Project Is Underway
By John T Ryan
Peru, NY, June 3, 2026 – Luck Brothers Inc. personnel began replacing the Telegraph Road Dry Mill Brook culvert today. The culvert’s deteriorating condition led the Peru Highway Department to close the road in April 2024, forcing many people to travel several additional miles. The culvert being replaced was installed after the 1998 flood.
Luck Brothers will install a concrete 24-foot wide box culvert. It is expected to remain in service for at least 50 years.
Luck Brothers submitted the low bid of $1,852,995. C&S Engineers Inc. is the design firm. MJ Engineering’s construction inspector is on-site. The last known estimated total cost for the project is $2.4 million. The project did not qualify for the Bridge New York grant program.
Correction on June 4, This story originally stated that the box culvert would not be delivered until at least October. That was a misunderstanding on your reporter’’s part. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell stated that the culvert is ready for delivery at this time.
Click here for a more detailed previous story on the project.
Posted: June 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.