NY Using Recycled Bits Of The TZB For Bridge Projects Upstate
NEW YORK — Work is getting started on a trio of bridge replacement projects along key travel corridors in the Southern Tier of New York that will make use of recycled components from the former Tappan Zee Bridge, New York State Department of Transportation officials said.Bridge deck panels from the TZB, which was deconstructed starting in 2017, are being used as part of a $4.8 million project to replace the bridges carrying State Route 248 over Sugar Creek and Bennetts Creek in Steuben County. The re-used deck panels will be placed on newly constructed abutments to create new structure that will take the place of the aging Sugar Creek Bridge, which was originally built in 1939. The Bennett’s Creek bridge, which was built in 1974, will also be replaced by a new multi-girder bridge. Both new bridges in the town of Canisteo will utilize weather resistant concrete and other materials to improve resiliency against severe weather. They will also have wider shoulders to better accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.The projects represent a $10.1 million investment in the region’s transportation infrastructure that will improve resiliency against severe weather while also expanding access for all users of the system, including pedestrians and cyclists, state transportation officials said."These bridge projects will provide improved mobility and resiliency for decades to come, making it easier for residents and visitors alike to travel through the Western Southern Tier and enjoy all the region has to offer. And by using recycled components from the Tappan Zee Bridge, we are also saving time and reducing costs," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in the announcement. "New York is determined to make the necessary investments in our state's infrastructure to give local communities and regional economies the transportation network they need to stay connected and remain competitive in the global economy." A post-World War II construction project (planning started in 1949), when it opened in December 1955 the Tappan Zee Bridge became the longest bridge in New York State and was considered a significant engineering accomplishment. However, by the 21st century, with 140,000 vehicles per day crossing it, maintenance crews frantically patched holes in the decking for more than a decade while politicians, pundits and neighbors argued over what to do and how to pay for it.It was replaced by the 3.1-mile Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, a twin-span cable-stayed crossing linking Westchester and Rockland counties, which fully opened to traffic in 2018. Some disgruntled residents have agitated ever since to change the name back to the Tappan Zee Bridge. Falcons returned to nest at the top of the new bridge; there's a naming contest for the new chicks. SEE: Hello 'Beakonce': Your Chance To Name The Cuomo Brood Is Finally Here The article NY Using Recycled Bits Of The TZB For Bridge Projects Upstate appeared first on Nyack-Piermont, NY Patch.
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