Tappan Zee Bridge

New York State Advances $3.1 Billion Plan To Replace Tappan Zee Bridge

The state Thruway Authority approved the least expensive of three options for a new Tappan Zee Bridge.

2012/12/17

The Tappan Zee Bridge is seen from Chopper 880 (file / credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

State Unveils Design Options For New Tappan Zee Bridge

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said an advisory board favors the least expensive option, which would cost $3.14 billion.

2012/12/05

Tappan Zee Bridge approach - Oct. 30, 2012 (credit: New York State Thruway Authority)

Contractor Fined By Thruway Authority For Triggering Massive Tappan Zee Bridge Backup

Tutor Perini Corp. was fined $235,000 by the New York State Thruway Authority for failing to reopen all seven lanes by 6 a.m. The entire span wasn’t reopened until 7:30 a.m., causing a 15-mile backup that stretched past Suffern on the Rockland County side.

2012/12/05

After Sandy, Three Dead In Westchester, Rockland; Tappan Zee Reopens

It was dicey driving through the northern suburbs Tuesday morning. But in both Rockland and Westchester, Sandy has proven deadly.

2012/10/30

New York State Thruway Toll Plaza at Tappan Zee Bridge (file / credit: Google Maps)

NYS Comptroller Recommends Crackdown On Thruway Toll Cheats

Before jacking up truck tolls 45 percent on the New York State Thruway and raising the toll at the Tappan Zee Bridge to pay for a new bridge, how about cracking down on toll cheats?

2012/10/08

Officials attend the "record of decision" signing for the New Tappan Zee Bridge with the approach to the current bridge's main span in the background - South Nyack - Sept. 25, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Feds Sign Off On Environmental Review Of New Tappan Zee Bridge

The federal government has signed off on the environmental review of the plan for the Tappan Zee Bridge, even though some details, including funding, are still fuzzy.

2012/09/25

WCBS 880 Special Series: Your Future Commute – Looking To The Past

It’s commuter crunch time, and not just because people are back from vacation. This morning, we begin a week-long look at Your Future Commute. But to look ahead, we have to look back.

2012/09/10

The Tappan Zee Bridge is seen from Tarrytown - Aug 16, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

State Thruway Authority Requests Loan Of Up To $2.9 Billion For New Tappan Zee Bridge

That figure is as much as $900,000 more than the state requested previously, when it was turned down. But Governor Andrew Cuomo has expressed confidence that the loan will be approved.

2012/09/08

NYMTC meeting on the new Tappan Zee Bridge on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane/WCBS 880)

NYMTC Approves Plan For New Tappan Zee Bridge

Under the current proposal, the bridge will have a dedicated bus lane during rush hours. Cuomo has agreed to the formation of a task force that will make mass transit recommendations within a year.

2012/08/20

Vote Set For New Tappan Zee Bridge Project; Environmental Group Calls Foul

The environmental group Riverkeeper has criticized officials for giving only three days’ notice for a vote on a plan to build a new Tappan Zee Bridge north of New York City.

2012/08/18

County Executives Endorse New Tappan Zee Bridge

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to build a new Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River got a big boost today.

2012/08/16

Tappan Zee Bridge (file / credit: Patrice78500 via Wikipedia)

Gov. Cuomo Admits That Proposed $14 Toll For Tappan Zee Bridge Is Too High

The $14 toll that the Cuomo administration has proposed for a new Tappan Zee Bridge is too high, the governor said. When it was announced by Cuomo staffers last week, it caused an outcry in the New York City suburbs that rely on the span.

2012/08/11

Series Of Public Hearings For New Tappan Zee Bridge Project

Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered dozens of public hearings to make sure all questions about a new Tappan Zee bridge are answered.

2012/08/09

Officials: $14 Toll Expected For New Tappan Zee Bridge; Commuters Go Ballistic

Larry Schwartz, a top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, gave the estimate at a public meeting in Ramapo on Thursday. The new price is nearly three times the current toll cost of $5.

2012/08/03

Progress Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Project To Be Streamed Online 24/7

New York state has planned innovative measures to protect fish and people during the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, according to an environmental impact released Wednesday.

2012/08/01

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