Lane Closures Through Next Week Near Cuomo Bridge

TARRYTOWN, NY — Work on roadway improvements near the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is scheduled to continue. The Tappan Zee Constructors will require single-lane closures on the Rockland-bound New York State Thruway — I-87/I-287.

Here is the schedule for Feb. 22 through March 1:

East Anchor Span Removal

TZC continues to remove material from the Hudson River following the controlled demolition of the old Tappan Zee Bridge’s east anchor span, weather permitting.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Path

TZC will continue to install rebar, pour concrete and strip forms on the northern side of the westbound span for the bridge’s shared-use bicycle/pedestrian path, barrier and overlooks.

At the Westchester Landing, foundation construction continues on the terminus site walls and the nearby storage building. Operations include forming retaining walls, rebar installation, pouring concrete and backfilling.

At the Rockland Landing, a new traffic pattern is in place for motorists exiting the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) at exit 10 (South Nyack). Local traffic to the Nyacks now use a new ramp connecting to Hillside Avenue/Route 9W northbound.

Additionally, a section of the Esposito Trail from Clinton Avenue and South Franklin Street to South Nyack Village Hall remains closed for the construction of the side path. Pedestrians and cyclists are being detoured to South Broadway and through Elizabeth Place Park.

Crews will continue construction of a retaining wall along Hillside Avenue, necessitating temporary lane closures. Flag persons will keep traffic moving by alternating the directional flow between east and west. Crews also are constructing a highway noise barrier at Elizabeth Place Park.

Additional work includes:

• Excavation, grading, pouring concrete and installing barrier near bridge landings
• Internal work on Thruway Maintenance and New York State Police facilities

Boater Safety

The western 300 feet of the 600-foot wide main navigation channel is closed to all vessel transits Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Periodic partial closures of the main navigation channel are anticipated to continue during the demolition period, as TZC continues to dismantle the Tappan Zee Bridge’s west anchor span and salvage the collapsed east anchor span. Cranes, barges and other equipment will occupy parts of the channel during this time. Boaters are strongly encouraged to avoid the project site during the closures and to avoid the Regulated Navigation Areas, located east and west of the main channel.

Times and dates of the closures are subject to change and will appear in the U.S. Coast Guard’s weekly Notice to Mariners; on the project’s Twitter feed; and broadcast on Marine Radio Channel 22A. Tappan Zee Constructors can be contacted via Marine Radio Channel 16 for assistance.

Rockland and Westchester marine units continue to patrol the project site.

More boater safety information, including the U.S. Coast Guard Notice to Mariners, a construction site map and GPS-tracked construction vessel locations, can be found at NewNYBridge.com/Boater.

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