Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement (New York)

A twin cable-stayed bridge being built to replace the current Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hudson River that took decades to get approved by government officials. Construction began in 2013 as a design-build project. The replacement is expected to open in 2018 at a cost of at least $4 billion.

Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge: Is the new Tappan Zee Bridge really on time and on budget?

The Journal News » Within three years, Binghamton University and Rutgers University researchers hope to perfect a fungus — rather than a bacteria — that will organically heal cracks that develop in concrete. Moisture that seeps in would germinate the fungus, which would create mineral deposits that could fill cracks even larger than those used in the bacteria experiments.

March 26th, 2018|

Ticket to Ride: Cuomo’s 6 biggest transportation projects – and how much further they need to go

City & State New York » Here are the six most important infrastructure investments in New York this year, including the Tappan Zee Bridge project ($3.98 billion), the Gateway Tunnel project ($13 billion) and the Interstate 81 viaduct project in Syracuse ($1.7 billion).

October 16th, 2017|

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.

July 27th, 2017|

Video: Tappan Zee replacement gets westbound stay cables installed

The Lower Hudson Journal News » Crews have finished installing stay cables on the westbound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, the first portion of the bridge set to open later this year.

March 20th, 2017|

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.

January 29th, 2015|