Michelle2018-04-03T12:43:46-08:00March 26th, 2018|Bridges, Design-Build, New York, Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement|
New Tappan Zee Bridge To Open To Traffic In August
CBS New York » Construction started about four years ago, but talk of replacing the 67-year-old bridge started about 20 years ago. While technically eight months behind the original schedule, Cuomo said the project is proof New York State can get big things done.
N.Y. Seeks Details from Thruway Authority on T.Z. Bridge Funding Plans
Associated Press/ENR Magazine »
New York State lawmakers are pursuing details from the Thruway Authority about the financing plan and new toll estimates for the Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement Project that is currently underway. The replacement bridge is expected to open in 2018. Governor Cuomo proposes spending $1.3 billion on the project to reduce tolls and prevent toll hikes.
Environmentalists Sue New York Over Tappan Zee Funding
A group of environmentalists have filed a lawsuit against the state of New York over plans to borrow funds from the state’s clean water program to provide a $511 million loan to the Tappan Zee Replacement Bridge project. The environmentalists are concerned that this funding plan could set a dangerous national precedent if it is allowed to proceed. In September, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they would only authorize $29 million from the clean water program for the bridge project and the state may appeal the EPA’s decision.