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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

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