Tappan Zee Bridge AKA Mario Cuomo Bridge
Not that many years ago the original Tappan Zee Bridge which was finished in 1955 was the first major bridge on the Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge but was obsolete the day it was finished because it was deigned for much lighter level of traffic and the lighter smaller trucks that were dominate during the 1930-40's. By the 1960's the bridge became part of I-87 the main interstate going from New York City going towards Montreal in Canada. By the mid 1980's the Bridge was already falling apart and had several major and very expensive patchwork repairs. Finally with a large influx of extra federal funds during the Obama administration funds for a new much larger stronger replacement bridge was allocated and the new bridge which was finished several years ago. In addition to modern sensibilities a dedicated lane for people to walk of bicycle across which is 3.8 miles long with beautiful views of the river to be had. During fair weather during the spring and fall it is a favorite spot for my wife and myself to get a nice exercise walk in.
Tappan Zee Bridge AKA Mario Cuomo Bridge
Not that many years ago the original Tappan Zee Bridge which was finished in 1955 was the first major bridge on the Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge but was obsolete the day it was finished because it was deigned for much lighter level of traffic and the lighter smaller trucks that were dominate during the 1930-40's. By the 1960's the bridge became part of I-87 the main interstate going from New York City going towards Montreal in Canada. By the mid 1980's the Bridge was already falling apart and had several major and very expensive patchwork repairs. Finally with a large influx of extra federal funds during the Obama administration funds for a new much larger stronger replacement bridge was allocated and the new bridge which was finished several years ago. In addition to modern sensibilities a dedicated lane for people to walk of bicycle across which is 3.8 miles long with beautiful views of the river to be had. During fair weather during the spring and fall it is a favorite spot for my wife and myself to get a nice exercise walk in.