May 20, 2020 - The shared use path's Westchester Landing features a weathered steel fence.
May 20, 2020 - An aerial view of the New York State Thruway Authority's bridge maintenance facility in Tarrytown. The shared bicycle and pedestrian path's Westchester Landing is visible in the background.
May 20, 2020 - The paved side path runs alongside the Esposito Trail in South Nyack.
May 20, 2020 - An aerial view of the shared use path's Rockland Landing in South Nyack.
May 20, 2020 - Route 9W North separates the Rockland Landing, left, and the paved side path in South Nyack.
May 20, 2020 - A staircase from the shared bicycle and pedestrian path leads to the Rockland Landing.
June 1, 2020 - The shared bicycle and pedestrian path's signature blue overlay stretches across the westbound span.
June 1, 2020 - The shared bicycle and pedestrian path's signature blue overlay stretches across the westbound span.
June 1, 2020 - Crews pour concrete for the parking lot at the Rockland Landing in South Nyack.
June 1, 2020 - The Palisades overlook.
June 1, 2020 - The Fish & Ships overlook, with South Nyack in the distance.
June 1, 2020 - The shared bicycle and pedestrian path features a signature blue overlay.
June 4, 2020 - The sign at the 333 South Broadway entrance to the shared use path's Westchester Landing in Tarrytown.
June 4, 2020 - The Half Moon overlook with Tarrytown in the distance.
March 16, 2020 - Adding the finishing touches to Fish & Ships.
March 16, 2020 - The overlook canopy at Palisades.
March 16, 2020 - A view of the Palisades from its namesake overlook.
March 16, 2020 - The overlook canopy at Palisades.
March 16, 2020 - The overlook canopy under construction at Painters Point.
March 16, 2020 - The South Nyack spur (left) meets the newly poured shared use path (right) in Rockland County.
March 16, 2020 - The side path rises up to meet the Esposito Trail behind South Nyack Village Hall.
March 16, 2020 - The side path (right) runs parallel with the Esposito Trail (left) in South Nyack.
March 16, 2020 - The side path (left) runs parallel with the Esposito Trail (right) in South Nyack.
March 16, 2020 - The side path (left) runs parallel with the Esposito Trail (right) in South Nyack.
March 16, 2020 - Nestled between the Esposito Trail and the side path is the site of the "Tappan Zee" sculpture by artist Ilan Averbuch.
March 16, 2020 - The side path's trailhead in South Nyack.
March 16, 2020 - Aerial view of the Westchester Landing in Tarrytown capturing the shared use path's parking (right), welcome center and plaza (top).
March 16, 2020 - Aerial view of the Westchester Landing in Tarrytown capturing the completed New York State Thruway Authority’s bridge maintenance facility (top) and the shared use path's parking, welcome center and plaza.
March 16, 2020 - Crews complete the last section of path at the Rockland Landing.
March 16, 2020 - Crews complete the last section of path at the Rockland Landing.
March 16, 2020 - Electric vehicle charging stations at the path parking lot in Westchester.
March 16, 2020 - Work on the Tides of Tarrytown overlook continues with the erection of a canopy.
March 16, 2020 - Spaces between granite blocks provide bicycle parking at the Westchester Landing of the shared use path.
March 16, 2020 - The Westchester Landing of the bicycle/pedestrian path features granite and wood seating.
March 16, 2020 - Work continues on the Pavilion at the Westchester Landing.
March 16, 2020 - Work continues on the Pavilion at the Westchester Landing.
March 16, 2020 - The entrance of the bicycle/pedestrian path at the Westchester Landing in Tarrytown.
November 9, 2019 - The project site as seen from Westchester County.
November 9, 2019 - The new State Police barracks, foreground, and New York State Thruway Authority’s bridge maintenance facility are nearing completion in Tarrytown.
November 9, 2019 - The new State Police barracks, left, and New York State Thruway Authority’s bridge maintenance facility are nearing completion in Tarrytown.
November 9, 2019 - The project site as seen from Westchester County.
November 9, 2019 - The project site as seen from Westchester County.
November 9, 2019 - The Hudson River's main navigation channel is clear, following the dismantling of the old bridge's main span.
November 9, 2019 - Dismantling of the old bridge's foundations continue near the main span.
November 9, 2019 - The Hudson River's main navigation channel is clear, following the dismantling of the old bridge's main span.
November 9, 2019 - The Hudson River's main navigation channel is clear, following the dismantling of the old bridge's main span.
November 9, 2019 - Dismantling of the old bridge's foundations continue near the main span.
November 9, 2019 - The bicycle/pedestrian path landing takes shape in South Nyack.
November 9, 2019 - Barge-based cranes continue to assist with the dismantling of the old bridge's foundations.
November 9, 2019 - The bicycle/pedestrian path landing takes shape in South Nyack.
November 9, 2019 - Barge-based cranes continue to assist with the dismantling of the old bridge's foundations.
November 9, 2019 - The project site as seen from Rockland County.
November 9, 2019 - Work on the bicycle/pedestrian path at New York State Thruway Interchange 10 in South Nyack continues.
November 9, 2019 - The project site as seen from Rockland County.
July 3, 2019 - Construction continues on the side path connecting to the Esposito Trail in South Nyack.
July 3, 2019 - Construction continues on the side path connecting to the Esposito Trail in South Nyack.
July 3, 2019 - Construction continues on the side path connecting to the Esposito Trail in South Nyack.
July 3, 2019 - Work continues on the shared bicycle/pedestrian path and Rockland Landing, bottom left, in South Nyack.
July 3, 2019 - Construction continues on the shared bicycle/pedestrian path and side path near South Nyack Village Hall.
July 3, 2019 - Work continues on the areas surrounding the new State Police barracks, left, and Thruway Authority’s maintenance facility, right, in Tarrytown.
July 3, 2019 - The shared bicycle/pedestrian path’s Westchester Landing takes shape in Tarrytown.
July 3, 2019 - Construction continues at the Westchester landing median.
July 3, 2019 - Work continues on the shared bicycle/pedestrian path and the Westchester Landing in Tarrytown.
July 3, 2019 - Demolition operations continue on the old bridge's foundations.
July 3, 2019 - Demolition operations continue on the old bridge's foundations.
July 3, 2019 - Traffic crosses the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge as work continues on the shared bicycle/pedestrian path.
May 24, 2019 - The old bridge's west anchor span is prepared for dismantling.
May 24, 2019 - Dismantling and removal of the old bridge continues.
May 24, 2019 - The Hudson River's main navigation channel remains open to mariners.
May 24, 2019 - The I Lift NY super crane has been modified to assist with the dismantling and removal of the old bridge.
May 24, 2019 - The old bridge's east anchor span is raised from the Hudson River with the assistance of the submersible barge.
May 24, 2019 - The old bridge's east anchor span is raised from the Hudson River with the assistance of the submersible barge.
May 24, 2019 - The old bridge's east anchor span is raised to water level.
May 24, 2019 - The I Lift NY super crane has been modified to assist with the dismantling and removal of the old bridge.
May 24, 2019 - The I Lift NY super crane has been modified to assist with the dismantling and removal of the old bridge.
May 24, 2019 - The old bridge's east anchor span is salvaged from the Hudson River.
May 24, 2019 - The old bridge's east anchor span is salvaged from the Hudson River.
May 14, 2019 - Glass panels have been installed on the bridge's scenic overlooks.
May 14, 2019 - Work continues on the new bicycle/pedestrian path.
May 14, 2019 - Glass panels have been installed on the bridge's scenic overlooks.
May 14, 2019 - Glass panels have been installed on the bridge's scenic overlooks.
May 10, 2019 - Ironworkers assemble rebar cages near the Rockland landing.
May 10, 2019 - Workers build formwork near the Rockland landing.
May 10, 2019 - Workers inspect the comfort barrier near one of the bicycle/pedestrian path's overlooks.
May 10, 2019 - Permanent concrete barriers for the bicycle/pedestrian path are formed and cast on the Rockland-bound bridge.
May 10, 2019 - The old bridge's west anchor span is disconnected from the steel pier substructure.
May 10, 2019 - Workers access the old bridge's west anchor span from a temporary stairtower.
May 10, 2019 - Workers inspect the metal strands attached to the old bridge's west anchor span.
May 10, 2019 - After attaching metal strands to the old bridge's west anchor span, workers use hydraulic jacks to lower the structure to water level.
May 13, 2019 - The old bridge's west anchor span is lowered onto a transportation barge.
May 11, 2019 - The old bridge's west anchor span is lowered onto a transportation barge.
May 13, 2019 - The old bridge's west anchor span is removed.
May 11, 2019 - The old bridge's west anchor span is lowered onto a transportation barge.
May 9, 2019 - The old bridge's west anchor span is prepared for lowering.
May 11, 2019 - The old bridge's west anchor span is lowered with hydraulic jacks.
May 8, 2019 - The old bridge's west anchor span is prepared for lowering.
May 10, 2019 - Governor Andrew Cuomo tours the project site with Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew Driscoll, right.
May 10, 2019 - Governor Andrew Cuomo tours the project site with Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew Driscoll, middle, and Project Director Jamey Barbas.
April 24, 2019 - A mobile crane raises a gantry above the New York State Thruway.
April 24, 2019 - A worker helps guide the gantry to its final position.
April 24, 2019 - The Thruway's new overhead gantry will include electronic signage to inform drivers.
April 24, 2019 - This overhead gantry was assembled on the work site before its installation above the New York State Thruway.
April 24, 2019 - A mobile crane raises a gantry above the New York State Thruway.
March 5, 2019 - Traffic crosses the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
March 5, 2019 - Traffic crosses the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
March 4, 2019 - The exterior of the new Thruway Authority maintenance facility in Tarrytown nears completion.
March 4, 2019 - TZC continues to remove the old Tappan Zee Bridge's structural steel from the river following the controlled demolition operation in January 2019.
March 4, 2019 - The exterior of the new State Police facility in Tarrytown nears completion.
March 4, 2019 - The exterior of the new State Police facility in Tarrytown nears completion.
March 4, 2019 - The exterior of the new State Police facility in Tarrytown nears completion.
March 4, 2019 - Work continues in the area of the new Thruway Authority maintenance facility in Tarrytown.
March 4, 2019 - With both spans of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge open to traffic, work continues on the bicycle/pedestrian path and the dismantling of the old Tappan Zee Bridge.
March 4, 2019 - With both spans of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge open to traffic, work continues on the bicycle/pedestrian path and the dismantling of the old Tappan Zee Bridge.
March 4, 2019 - The exterior of the new State Police facility in Tarrytown nears completion.
January 15, 2019 - Marine salvage experts will remove the material from the river during the following weeks.
January 15, 2019 - Marine salvage experts will remove the material from the river during the following weeks.
January 15, 2019 - Explosive charges are used to deliberately fail vertical members of the east anchor span.
January 15, 2019 - Explosive charges are used to deliberately fail vertical members of the east anchor span.
January 15, 2019 - The old Tappan Zee Bridge's east anchor span is prepared for controlled demolition.
January 15, 2019 - The old Tappan Zee Bridge's east anchor span is prepared for controlled demolition.
January 15, 2019 - The steel will be recovered with the assistance of chains, previously laid on the riverbed. The chains support the salvaged structure in the river.
January 15, 2019 - The steel will be recovered with the assistance of chains, previously laid on the riverbed. The chains support the salvaged structure in the river.
January 15, 2019 - Marine salvage experts will remove the material from the river during the following weeks.
January 15, 2019 - Explosive charges are used to deliberately fail vertical members of the east anchor span.
January 15, 2019 - Explosive charges are used to deliberately fail vertical members of the east anchor span.
January 15, 2019 - The old Tappan Zee Bridge's east anchor span is prepared for controlled demolition.
November 19, 2018 - Work continues on the new Thruway Authority maintenance facility in Tarrytown.
November 19, 2018 - Work continues on the new Thruway Authority maintenance facility in Tarrytown.
November 19, 2018 - Glass and metal wall panels form the exterior of the new State Trooper facility in Tarrytown.
November 19, 2018 - The new State Trooper facility takes shape in Tarrytown.
November 19, 2018 - Work continues on the slopes near the Westchester landing.
November 19, 2018 - Workers insulate concrete to regulate its temperature during the curing process.
November 19, 2018 - Permanent barrier is installed in Rockland.
November 19, 2018 - The project team continues median construction near the Rockland landing.
November 19, 2018 - The project team continues median construction near the Rockland landing.
November 19, 2018 - The project team continues median construction near the Rockland landing.
November 19, 2018 - Roadway work continues near the Westchester landing.
November 19, 2018 - Cyclists and pedestrians can take in scenic views of the Hudson River when the path opens in 2019.
November 19, 2018 - Red formwork encapsulates concrete and rebar to create a permanent barrier for the new bicycle/pedestrian path.
November 19, 2018 - One of the bridge's new overlooks takes shape on the north side of the westbound span.
November 19, 2018 - The project team continues to dismantle the old bridge's substructure and foundations.
November 19, 2018 - One of the bridge's new overlooks takes shape on the north side of the westbound span.
September 20, 2018 - Traffic crosses the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
September 20, 2018 - Traffic crosses the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
September 20, 2018 - Traffic crosses the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
September 20, 2018 - Traffic crosses the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
September 11, 2018 - The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is illuminated in remembrance of September 11, 2001.
September 11, 2018 - The eastbound span is opened following an overnight traffic shift.
September 7, 2018 - The commemorative plaque for the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is unveiled.
September 7, 2018 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Thruway Authority Board Chair Joanne M. Mahoney, opens the eastbound span.
September 7, 2018 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Thruway Authority Board Chair Joanne M. Mahoney, opens the eastbound span.
September 7, 2018 - The crowd gathers for the eastbound span opening ceremony.
September 7, 2018 - Singer-songwriter and Rockland County resident Grace VanderWaal sings the “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
September 7, 2018 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and his mother, Mrs. Matilda Cuomo, arrive at the eastbound span opening ceremony in a 1932 Packard once owned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
September 7, 2018 - Governor Cuomo announces the grand opening of the eastbound span of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
September 7, 2018 - Governor Cuomo announces the grand opening of the eastbound span of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
September 7, 2018 - Governor Cuomo announces the grand opening of the eastbound span of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
September 7, 2018 - Governor Cuomo announces the grand opening of the eastbound span of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
August 27, 2018 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo tours the eastbound span with Project Director Jamey Barbas.
August 27, 2018 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo tours the eastbound span with Project Director Jamey Barbas.
August 27, 2018 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo tours the eastbound span with Project Director Jamey Barbas.
August 27, 2018 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo tours the eastbound span with Project Director Jamey Barbas.
August 16, 2018 - Work on the eastbound span roadway continues following the dismantling of the old bridge.
August 16, 2018 - Paving on the eastbound span begins.
August 16, 2018 - Construction materials and equipment can be transported across the partially completed eastbound span roadway.
August 16, 2018 - Work on the eastbound span roadway continues.
August 16, 2018 - Crews install an overhead sign structure on the eastbound span.
August 16, 2018 - The iconic towers of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge stand 419 feet above the Hudson River.
June 29, 2018 - The project team will continue work on the eastbound span this year by installing concrete barriers, overhead signs and a polymer-modified asphalt overlay.
June 29, 2018 - When fully opened later this year, the new twin-span bridge will have three roadway crossovers for emergency access.
June 29, 2018 - The project team continues to remove the old bridge's substructure and foundations.
June 29, 2018 - Dismantling operations continue on the old bridge's main span.
June 29, 2018 - Dismantling operations continue on the old bridge's main span.
June 29, 2018 - The project team prepares the surface of the eastbound span's roadway with waterproofing membranes.
June 29, 2018 - The new bridge's main spans are supported with 192 stay cables.
June 29, 2018 - Construction and dismantling operations continue on the bridge project.
June 29, 2018 - The project team prepares the surface of the eastbound span's roadway with waterproofing membranes.
June 29, 2018 - Work on the new twin-span bridge continues as the old bridge's main span is dismantled.
June 29, 2018 - Work on the new twin-span bridge continues as the old bridge's main span is dismantled.
June 29, 2018 - A temporary work trestle allows the project team to install structural steel and concrete road deck panels on the eastbound span.
June 29, 2018 - The project team continues to prepare the base roadway of the eastbound span.
June 29, 2018 - Work continues on the new State Police barracks in Tarrytown.
June 29, 2018 - The New York State Thruway Authority's new maintenance facility in Tarrytown takes shape.
June 29, 2018 - The Westchester landing is prepared for the new bridge's eastbound span.
June 15, 2018 - Ironworkers connect the final girder to the eastbound span.
June 15, 2018 - The project team aligns the final girder with the eastbound span's structural steel.
June 15, 2018 - The project's final girder is lowered to its location on the eastbound span.
June 15, 2018 - An ironworker helps guide the installation of the project's final girder on the eastbound span.
June 15, 2018 - Workers on the eastbound span roadway watch the installation of the project's final girder.
June 15, 2018 - Workers on the eastbound span roadway watch the installation of the project's final girder.
June 15, 2018 - An ironworker helps guide the project's final girder to the eastbound span.
June 15, 2018 - Mobile cranes move along a temporary work trestle to transport the project's final girder to its location on the eastbound span.
June 15, 2018 - Operating engineers use two mobile cranes simultaneously raise the project's final girder.
June 15, 2018 - Individual steel girders are connected to form the structural support for the eastbound span.
June 15, 2018 - Workers prepare the eastbound span for the installation of the project's final steel girder.
June 15, 2018 - Workers prepare the eastbound span for the installation of the project's final steel girder.
June 14, 2018 - Concrete is poured between galvanized rebar cages to create a base driving surface on the eastbound span.
June 14, 2018 - Concrete is poured between galvanized rebar cages to create a base driving surface on the eastbound span.
June 14, 2018 - Workers smooth the edges of the concrete roadway.
June 14, 2018 - An extended delivery arm provides concrete from one of the project's mobile batch plants.
June 14, 2018 - A worker helps smooth the concrete roadway on the eastbound span.
May 17, 2018 - The suspended span rests atop a transportation barge.
May 8, 2018 - The suspended span is successfully placed onto a pair of barges.
May 8, 2018 - The center of the old bridge's main span is removed.
May 8, 2018 - The suspended span is lowered onto a pair of barges.
May 8, 2018 - Workers observe the lowering of the suspended span.
May 8, 2018 - The suspended span is lowered onto a pair of barges.
May 8, 2018 - The suspended span is lowered onto a pair of barges.
May 7, 2018 - The suspended span is lowered with eight hydraulic strand jacks.
May 7, 2018 - The suspended span is lowered with eight hydraulic strand jacks.
May 7, 2018 - Workers adjust two hydraulic strand jacks on the main span.
May 7, 2018 - The old bridge's main span is prepared for dismantling.
May 7, 2018 - Workers cut through steel, separating the suspended span from the rest of the old bridge.
May 7, 2018 - A worker climbs to the site of two hydraulic strand jacks that helped lower the suspended span.
May 7, 2018 - Unlike the new bridge's stay cable system, the old bridge utilizes a cantilever design for its main span.
May 7, 2018 - The old bridge's main span is prepared for dismantling.
May 8, 2018 - A tugboat helps transport a steel truss section of the old bridge.
May 8, 2018 - A tugboat helps transport a steel truss section of the old bridge.
May 8, 2018 - A tugboat helps transport a steel truss section of the old bridge.
May 8, 2018 - The old bridge's suspended span is lowered onto transportation barges.
May 8, 2018 - Crews prepare the Tappan Zee Bridge's center span for lowering.
May 8, 2018 - Crews prepare the Tappan Zee Bridge's center span for lowering.
May 7, 2018 - Crews prepare the Tappan Zee Bridge's center span for lowering.
May 7, 2018 - The Tappan Zee Bridge's center span is lowered onto a barge.
May 8, 2018 - Crews prepare the Tappan Zee Bridge's center span for lowering.
May 8, 2018 - The Tappan Zee Bridge's center span is lowered onto a barge.
May 8, 2018 - The Tappan Zee Bridge's center span is lowered onto a barge.
May 8, 2018 - The Tappan Zee Bridge's center span is lowered onto a barge.
April 12, 2018 - Previously, I Lift NY was utilized to remove large sections of the old bridge near the Westchester shoreline. This work allowed the project team to continue construction on the eastbound span.
April 12, 2018 - Previously, I Lift NY was utilized to remove large sections of the old bridge near the Westchester shoreline. This work allowed the project team to continue construction on the eastbound span.
April 12, 2018 - The project's final girder assembly fully connects the second span's Westchester approach.
April 12, 2018 - Each of the project's girder assemblies are arranged off-site, reducing the amount of work required over the Hudson River.
April 12, 2018 - The project's final girder assembly fully connects the second span's Westchester approach.
April 12, 2018 - I Lift NY lowers the project's final girder assembly with precision.
April 12, 2018 - I Lift NY lowers the project's final girder assembly with precision.
April 12, 2018 - The project's final girder assembly is raised above the Hudson River.
April 12, 2018 - The project's final girder assembly is raised above the Hudson River.
April 12, 2018 - A custom-engineered frame was built specifically to lift each corner of the girder assemblies using hydraulic cylinders.
April 12, 2018 - The eastbound span's steel could only be completed after the dismantling of the old bridge's roadway near the Westchester shoreline.
April 12, 2018 - I Lift NY begins its final new construction operation on the project.
April 12, 2018 - The project's final girder assembly is prepared for installation.
April 12, 2018 - The project's final girder assembly is prepared for installation.
April 12, 2018 - The Rockland abutment takes shape.
April 12, 2018 - The new Thruway Authority maintenance building in Tarrytown takes shape.
April 12, 2018 - Once removed, the old bridge's road deck panels are placed on transportation barges. More than 130 will be recycled or repurposed for other bridges and highways in New York State.
April 12, 2018 - The project team utilizes a mobile crane to remove roadway sections at the old bridge's main span.
April 12, 2018 - I Lift NY will remove large sections of the old bridge's structural steel.
April 12, 2018 - The project team utilizes a mobile crane to remove roadway sections at the old bridge's main span.
April 10, 2018 - Work continues on the eastbound span of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
April 10, 2018 - The old bridge's main span is prepared for dismantling.
April 10, 2018 - The project team continues to dismantle the roadway of the old bridge.
April 10, 2018 - The structural steel for the Westchester approach nears completion.
April 10, 2018 - The structural steel for the Westchester approach nears completion.
April 10, 2018 - I Lift NY successfully completes another operation.
April 10, 2018 - The project team continues to dismantle the roadway of the old bridge.
April 10, 2018 - Work continues on the eastbound span of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
April 10, 2018 - The structural steel for the eastbound span nears completion.
April 10, 2018 - The project's largest crane, I Lift NY, places a steel girder assembly at the Westchester approach.
March 15, 2018 - Work progresses on the new New York State Thruway maintenance facility Tarrytown.
March 15, 2018 - Work progresses on the new State Police barracks in Tarrytown.
March 15, 2018 - The project team prepares to install precast road deck panels in the coming weeks.
March 15, 2018 - The project team prepares to install precast road deck panels in the coming weeks.
March 15, 2018 - The project's steel girder assemblies are installed with the assistance of the project's largest crane, dubbed I Lift NY.
March 15, 2018 - Workers finalize the connections between steel girders.
March 15, 2018 - Workers finalize the connections between steel girders.
March 15, 2018 - The project team successfully installed steel girders above the Metro-North Railroad in Tarrytown.
March 15, 2018 - The project utilizes more than 100,000 tons of welded steel beams.
March 15, 2018 - Workers stand atop the formwork for the Rockland abutment.
March 15, 2018 - Workers pour concrete for the second span's abutment in Rockland.
March 15, 2018 - Workers pour concrete for the second span's abutment in Rockland.
March 15, 2018 - Concrete is delivered with an extending delivery arm at the Rockland abutment.
March 15, 2018 - Workers pour concrete for the second span's abutment in Rockland.
December 15, 2017 - The project team lowers the last red tower crane on the main span.
December 15, 2017 - Construction progresses on the New York State Thruway Authority's new maintenance facility in Tarrytown.
December 15, 2017 - Ironworkers connect two steel girders into a larger assembly.
December 15, 2017 - A steel girder assembly is prepared at the Westchester landing. In the coming weeks, the assembly will be pushed along a track to reach the nearby concrete piers.
December 15, 2017 - An ironworker adjusts a steel girder connection.
December 15, 2017 - The project team prepares the new second span's concrete piers at the Westchester approach.
December 15, 2017 - A steel girder assembly takes shape at the Westchester landing.
December 15, 2017 - Rivets are used to connect two 8-foot-tall girders.
December 15, 2017 - Ironworkers connect steel girders into a larger assembly at the Westchester landing.
December 15, 2017 - Ironworkers connect steel girders into a larger assembly at the Westchester landing.
December 15, 2017 - Ironworkers connect steel girders into a larger assembly at the Westchester landing.
November 17, 2017 - Traffic crosses the Hudson River on the new bridge's first span.
November 17, 2017 - Traffic crosses the Hudson River on the new bridge's first span.
November 17, 2017 - Traffic crosses the Hudson River on the new bridge's first span.
November 14, 2017 - Traffic crosses the Hudson River on the new bridge's first span.
November 14, 2017 - The project site, as seen from Rockland County.
November 14, 2017 - The project team utilizes temporary platforms to assist with dismantling efforts.
November 14, 2017 - The project team continues to install sign structures and expansion joints on the new bridge's second span.
November 14, 2017 - The removal of the old bridge will allow the project team to complete the second span of the new bridge.
November 14, 2017 - The project team continues to construct a new State Police facility and Thruway Authority maintenance facility in Tarrytown.
November 14, 2017 - The new bridge's first span temporarily carries eastbound and westbound New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) traffic.
November 14, 2017 - The removal of the old bridge will allow the project team to complete the second span of the new bridge.
November 14, 2017 - The project's super crane, I Lift NY, helps the project team remove large sections of the old bridge.
November 14, 2017 - Construction continues on the new bridge's second span.
November 11, 2017 - Operations conclude above Metro-North Railroad’s tracks.
November 11, 2017 - I Lift NY raises a large section of the old bridge near the Westchester landing.
November 11, 2017 - I Lift NY raises a large section of the old bridge near the Westchester landing.
November 11, 2017 - I Lift NY raises a large section of the old bridge near the Westchester landing.
November 11, 2017 - I Lift NY raises a large section of the old bridge near the Westchester landing.
November 11, 2017 - I Lift NY raises a large section of the old bridge near the Westchester landing.
November 11, 2017 - The old bridge's steel will be transported offsite to be recycled.
November 11, 2017 - The project team prepares to remove a large section of the old bridge above Metro-North Railroad’s tracks.
November 11, 2017 - I Lift NY's rigging system is connected to a a large section of the old bridge.
November 11, 2017 - I Lift NY's rigging system is connected to a a large section of the old bridge.
November 11, 2017 - I Lift NY's rigging system is connected to a a large section of the old bridge.
November 11, 2017 - The project's largest crane, dubbed I Lift NY, is used to raise the largest sections of the old bridge.
November 11, 2017 - The project team and Metro-North Railroad worked closely to coordinate the work above the railroad tracks.
November 10, 2017 - I Lift NY is prepared for its second lift to remove a large section of the old bridge.
November 7, 2017 - The I Lift NY super crane is used to remove a large section of the Tappan Zee Bridge near the Westchester shoreline.
November 7, 2017 - The I Lift NY super crane is used to remove a large section of the Tappan Zee Bridge near the Westchester shoreline.
November 7, 2017 - The I Lift NY super crane is used to remove a large section of the Tappan Zee Bridge near the Westchester shoreline.
November 7, 2017 - The I Lift NY super crane is used to remove a large section of the Tappan Zee Bridge near the Westchester shoreline.
November 7, 2017 - The I Lift NY super crane is used to remove a large section of the Tappan Zee Bridge near the Westchester shoreline.
October 12, 2017 - Workers remove sections of concrete and steel reinforcement.
October 12, 2017 - Workers remove sections of concrete and steel reinforcement.
October 12, 2017 - A worker saws a section of the old bridge's roadway.
October 12, 2017 - The project team removes the old bridge’s landing in Rockland County.
October 12, 2017 - The project team removes the old bridge’s landing in Rockland County.
October 12, 2017 - The project team removes the old bridge’s landing in Rockland County.
October 12, 2017 - Workers prepare the old bridge's concrete road deck for removal.
October 12, 2017 - Demolition progresses on the old bridge's Westchester landing.
October 12, 2017 - Demolition progresses on the old bridge's Westchester landing.
October 12, 2017 - Demolition progresses on the old bridge's Westchester landing.
October 12, 2017 - After removing the concrete roadway, workers remove steel sections of the old bridge's landing in Westchester.
October 12, 2017 - After removing the concrete roadway, workers remove steel sections of the old bridge's landing in Westchester.
October 12, 2017 - Crews break apart the concrete underneath inactive roadway in Tarrytown.
October 12, 2017 - Crews break apart the concrete underneath inactive roadway in Tarrytown.
October 12, 2017 - Crews break apart the concrete underneath inactive roadway in Tarrytown.
October 12, 2017 - Work continues on the new State Police Facility in Westchester County.
October 12, 2017 - The first span of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge temporarily carries eastbound and westbound traffic.
October 12, 2017 - The first span of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge temporarily carries eastbound and westbound traffic.
October 6, 2017 - The Tappan Zee Bridge closes to traffic.
October 6, 2017 - The final car crosses the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 6, 2017 - The final car crosses the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 6, 2017 - The final car crosses the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 6, 2017 - The Tappan Zee Bridge closes to traffic.
October 6, 2017 - Nyack resident Seth Kestenbaum in the final car to cross the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 6, 2017 - Precast road deck panels are prepared for installation on the eastbound bridge.
October 6, 2017 - Construction vehicles prepare for the shift of eastbound traffic from the old bridge to the new structure.
October 6, 2017 - Work continues on the eastbound bridge.
October 6, 2017 - Temporary signs are installed on the first span.
October 6, 2017 - The first span of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is prepared to carry four westbound and four eastbound traffic lanes.
October 6, 2017 - A worker accesses the lower portion of the eastbound bridge.
October 6, 2017 - The Westchester landing is prepared for a new traffic shift that will move eastbound lanes to the new bridge.
October 6, 2017 - The Rockland landing is prepared for a new traffic shift that will move eastbound lanes to the new bridge.
September 25, 2017 - Construction continues on the eastbound bridge as traffic crosses the westbound structure.
September 25, 2017 - Construction continues on the eastbound bridge as traffic crosses the westbound structure.
September 25, 2017 - Construction continues on the eastbound bridge as traffic crosses the westbound structure.
September 25, 2017 - The final section of main span steel is secured on the eastbound bridge.
September 25, 2017 - The final section of main span steel is secured on the eastbound bridge.
September 25, 2017 - A worker helps guide the placement of the final section of main span steel.
September 25, 2017 - Barge-based cranes raise the final section of main span steel.
September 25, 2017 - Barge-based cranes raise the final section of main span steel.
September 25, 2017 - The eastbound main span is prepared for its final section of structural steel.
September 25, 2017 - A temporary walkway provides construction access between the main span towers.
September 25, 2017 - The project team prepares to install the final section of structural steel on the main span.
September 25, 2017 - The project team prepares to install the final section of structural steel on the main span.
August 26, 2017 - The sun rises as a new bridge opens to traffic on the Hudson River.
August 26, 2017 - Aesthetic lighting illuminates the iconic main span towers.
August 26, 2017 - Traffic crosses the westbound span for the first time.
August 26, 2017 - Traffic crosses the new westbound span for the first time.
August 26, 2017 - The new bridge is gradually opened to traffic during an overnight operation.
August 26, 2017 - Workers install fencing near the Westchester landing.
August 26, 2017 - Workers set concrete barriers in preparation for westbound traffic on the new bridge.
August 25, 2017 - The new bridge's aesthetic lighting illuminates the structure's piers and towers.
August 25, 2017 - The project site as seen from Rockland County.
August 25, 2017 - The eastbound Rockland approach will be completed after the removal of the old bridge.
August 25, 2017 - The eastbound Rockland approach will be completed after the removal of the old bridge.
August 25, 2017 - Work continues on the eastbound span's Rockland approach.
August 25, 2017 - The new bridge is prepared to carry four lanes of westbound traffic across the Hudson River.
August 25, 2017 - The new bridge is prepared to carry four lanes of westbound traffic across the Hudson River.
August 25, 2017 - The new bridge is prepared to carry four lanes of westbound traffic across the Hudson River
August 25, 2017 - The old bridge will continue to carry four lanes of eastbound traffic throughout the coming weeks.
August 25, 2017 - Nearly all of the new bridge's 192 stay cables are installed on the main span.
August 25, 2017 - The new bridge is prepared to carry four lanes of westbound traffic across the Hudson River.
August 25, 2017 - The eastbound cable-stayed roadway nears completion.
August 25, 2017 - Work continues on the Hudson River.
August 25, 2017 - The new bridge is striped and prepared for traffic.
August 25, 2017 - Work continues on the eastbound span.
August 25, 2017 - The eastbound Westchester approach will be completed after the removal of the old bridge.
August 25, 2017 - The project team prepares the connection between the New York State Thruway and the westbound span.
August 25, 2017 - Work continues near the Westchester landing.
August 25, 2017 - The New York State Thruway's new maintenance facility takes shape near the Westchester landing.
August 24, 2017 - The US and New York State flags hang from barge-based cranes at the main span.
August 24, 2017 - Sleepy Hollow resident Armando “Chick” Galella joins Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in the inaugural procession across the new bridge.
August 24, 2017 - Governor Cuomo drives a 1955 Corvette with Armando “Chick” Galella, who drove the same model year Corvette as part of the inaugural procession that crossed the old bridge in 1955.
August 24, 2017 - Students from the Nyack and Tarrytown school districts join the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
August 24, 2017 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo speaks at the new bridge's opening ceremony.
August 24, 2017 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo speaks at the new bridge's opening ceremony.
August 24, 2017 - The Tappan Zee Bridgemen, a local marching band plays for the crowd at the opening ceremony.
August 24, 2017 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo greets the crowd at the bridge's opening ceremony.
August 3, 2017 - The project team paves the final driving surface on the westbound span.
July 25, 2017 - The project team paves the final driving surface on the westbound span.
July 25, 2017 - The project team paves the final driving surface on the westbound span.
July 19, 2017 - The eastbound bridge's main span is connected to the Westchester approach.
July 6, 2017 - A mobile batch plant provides concrete directly on the main span.
June 28, 2017 - Workers prepare the new bridge's driving surface.
June 28, 2017 - Each 419-foot main span tower is connected to 24 stay cables.
June 28, 2017 - Workers inspect the main span's stay cables.
June 28, 2017 - The new bridge's stay cables are encased in protective sleeves.
June 28, 2017 - Quality Assurance experts confirm the strength of the new bridge's roadway.
June 28, 2017 - A worker prepares the roadway on the Rockland approach.
June 28, 2017 - Crews use temporary formwork to cast the concrete dock fingers.
June 28, 2017 - Work continues on the permanent maintenance dock.
June 28, 2017 - Transparent noise barriers are installed on the northern end of the westbound span.
June 28, 2017 - The temporary, wooden maintenance trestle will be removed by the end of the project.
June 28, 2017 - Workers install equipment on the permanent maintenance dock.
June 28, 2017 - The project team prepares the roadway at the Rockland approach.
June 28, 2017 - Work continues on the Thruway Authority’s permanent maintenance dock.
June 28, 2017 - Work continues at the Rockland landing to prepare for the new bridge's connection to the New York State Thruway.
June 9, 2017 - Crews install precast concrete panels atop the blue structural steel to create the base driving surface.
June 9, 2017 - The eastbound main span will soon connect to the Westchester approach.
June 9, 2017 - The new twin span crossing takes shape.
June 9, 2017 - New sections of the main span roadway will be installed with barge-based cranes.
June 9, 2017 - Work continues on the eastbound main span.
June 9, 2017 - The new bridge's westbound landing is scheduled to connect to the New York State Thruway later this year.
June 9, 2017 - The newly completed noise barriers in South Nyack.
June 9, 2017 - An overhead gantry in Rockland County supports the cashless tolling system.
June 9, 2017 - Stay cables support the westbound and eastbound main spans.
July 6, 2017 - The eastbound span will soon be connected to the Westchester approach.
July 6, 2017 - Workers transport newly mixed concrete in large containers.
May 31, 2017 – The project team tests the westbound bridge's aesthetic lighting system.
May 17, 2017 - The project’s LEDs, created by Philips Lighting, are designed with 100,000-hour lifespans, more than triple the lifespan of conventional lamps.
May 17, 2017 - The roadway lighting fixtures include removable LED boards, allowing maintenance teams to quickly and easily replace the illuminations.
May 17, 2017 - The New NY Bridge’s energy-efficient roadway lighting utilizes light emitting diodes, or LEDs.
May 17, 2017 - The project team completes lighting fixture installation on the westbound approach spans
May 17, 2017 - The bridge's overhead signage is designed to make long-term maintenance efforts more efficient while minimizing disruptions to traffic.
May 17, 2017 - Overhead signs will inform motorists of accidents and direct them away from closed lanes.
May 17, 2017 - Progress continues on the main span.
May 17, 2017 - Construction barges allow the project team to easily transport material and equipment on the Hudson River.
May 17, 2017 - The westbound bridge's stay cable system supports more than 2,000 feet of roadway.
May 1, 2017 - A barge-based crane is transported tto the main span.
May 1, 2017 - A worker helps unspool electrical wiring on the main span.
May 1, 2017 - Workers guide electrical wires to a main span tower crane.
May 1, 2017 - A worker unspools electrical wiring on the main span.
April 9, 2017 - The New NY Bridge project site, as seen from Rockland County.
April 9, 2017 - The westbound span is connected to the Rockland landing.
April 9, 2017 - The project team will complete the eastbound span after transferring all traffic from the existing bridge to the new westbound span.
April 9, 2017 - Precast road deck panels create a base driving surface on the new twin-span bridge.
April 9, 2017 - A barge-based crane installs precast road deck panels atop the eastbound Rockland approach.
April 9, 2017 - Progress continues on the main span.
April 9, 2017 - Workers continue to install support structures, including expansion joints and concrete barriers on the main span.
April 9, 2017 - The cable-stayed westbound main span is supported by 96 stay cables.
April 9, 2017 - Crews continue work atop the fully connected main span roadway.
April 9, 2017 - The westbound bridge's roadway is fully connected from Westchester to Rockland counties.
April 9, 2017 - Following the connection of the westbound bridge's roadway, work continues on the eastbound main span.
April 9, 2017 - Roadway connections between the eastbound and westbound spans will allow emergency access.
April 9, 2017 - The new bridge's overhead sign structures will help inform drivers of blocked lanes to keep traffic moving efficiently and safely.
April 9, 2017 - The project team will complete the eastbound span after transferring all traffic from the existing bridge to the new westbound span.
April 9, 2017 - The New NY Bridge project site, as seen from Westchester County.
March 25, 2017 - With the installation of a final section of structural steel, the westbound bridge is connected from Westchester to Rockland counties.
March 25, 2017 - The westbound main span nears completion with 96 stay cables installed.
March 25, 2017 - The westbound main span nears completion with 96 stay cables installed.
March 25, 2017 - Ironworkers connect the final section of westbound steel.
March 25, 2017 - With the installation of a final section of structural steel, the westbound bridge is connected from Westchester to Rockland counties.
March 25, 2017 - With the installation of a final section of structural steel, the westbound bridge is connected from Westchester to Rockland counties.
March 25, 2017 - An ironworker helps guide the placement of the final section of westbound steel.
March 25, 2017 - Workers rig the final section of westbound steel to a pair of barge-based cranes.
March 25, 2017 - The final section of structural steel for the westbound bridge is raised to the main span.
March 25, 2017 - A surveyor tracks the alignment of the new bridge's structural steel to ensure pinpoint precision.
March 25, 2017 - Tugboats guide a barge carrying the final section of structural steel for the westbound bridge.
March 25, 2017 - Tugboats guide a barge carrying the final section of structural steel for the westbound bridge.
March 25, 2017 - The westbound bridge's main span nears completion.
March 25, 2017 - A temporary walkway provides access for workers on the main span.
March 25, 2017 - The final section of structural steel for the westbound bridge is raised by a pair of barge-based cranes.
March 25, 2017 - The final section of structural steel for the westbound bridge is raised by a pair of barge-based cranes.
May 1, 2017 - The main span towers were completed thanks to the efforts of hundreds men and women on the New NY Bridge project.
May 1, 2017 - The project team unites to kick-off Safety Week.
May 1, 2017 - Project Safety Manager Daryl Lloyd reinforces this year's motto, "Stronger and Safer Together."
May 1, 2017 - The project team unites to kick-off Safety Week.
May 1, 2017 - Project representatives share this year's Safety Week rally cry, "Stronger and Safer Together."
May 1, 2017 - The I Lift NY super crane passes underneath the new bridge that it helped create.
April 7, 2017 - Workers install an expansion joint between the main span and the Rockland approach.
April 7, 2017 - A girder assembly is maneuvered between the eastbound and westbound bridges.
March 29, 2017 - The first wall panels for the bridge's permanent maintenance facility are raised in Tarrytown.
March 29, 2017 - Fencing is installed atop a concrete barrier on the Rockland approach.
March 29, 2017 - The project team utilizes a customized barge to transport and place a girder assembly for the eastbound bridge.
March 29, 2017 - Workers install an energy-efficient lighting fixture on the Rockland approach.
March 29, 2017 - Workers guide the placement of a precast concrete panel.
March 29, 2017 - The project's noise barriers are enhanced with noise-absorbing material to reduce noise reflection.
March 29, 2017 - Precast concrete panels are installed near the westbound landing in South Nyack to form the new, permanent noise barriers.
March 29, 2017 - A girder assembly for the eastbound bridge is barged to its final position near the Rockland landing.
March 29, 2017 - The cable-stayed main span takes shape.
March 29, 2017 - A barge-based crane raises a precast concrete deck panel to the new eastbound bridge.
March 29, 2017 - Work on the eastbound main span roadway continues.
March 29, 2017 - A worker prepares the pumping system that will apply grout underneath the bridge's concrete deck panels.
February 27, 2017 - The westbound and eastbound spans are taking shape with the assistance of the project's tallest machines, the red tower cranes.
February 27, 2017 - While the main span towers have reached their final height, 419 feet above the Hudson River, crews continue to make finishing touches inside the structures.
February 27, 2017 - The westbound bridge's stay cable system nears completion.
February 27, 2017 - I Lift NY is equipped with a sophisticated rigging system that utilizes hydraulics to balance the weight of the project's enormous girder assemblies.
February 23, 2017 - A migratory peregrine falcon returns to the Tappan Zee Bridge.
February 23, 2017 - One of the project's red tower cranes raises a stay cable to an anchor point.
February 23, 2017 - Workers help guide a stay cable as its raised to an anchor point on the iconic main span towers.
February 23, 2017 - The project's stay cables measure up to 623 feet long, requiring the assistance of multiple cranes to install.
February 23, 2017 - Crews help anchor a stay cable to the roadway.
February 27, 2017 - The concrete road deck panels are joined together with steel reinforcements and additional concrete.
February 27, 2017 - The project team will soon connect the cable-stayed main span roadway, completing the structural steel work on the westbound span.
February 27, 2017 - The project team will soon connect the cable-stayed main span roadway, completing the structural steel work on the westbound span.
February 27, 2017 - After the sections of structural steel are anchored to the main span towers, workers install precast concrete panels to create the bridge deck.
February 27, 2017 - The eastbound span's stay cable system will soon match the westbound's, supporting more than 2,200 feet of roadway.
February 27, 2017 - Temporary walkways and staircases allow the project team to access the main span towers as work continues.
February 27, 2017 - A total of 192 stay cables will support the main span, 96 on each bridge.
February 27, 2017 - Precast concrete panels are installed to create the bridge deck, which will support the driving surface.
February 27, 2017 - The westbound main span roadway nears completion.
February 23, 2017 – The project team holds the first preliminary test of the new aesthetic lighting system, including the standard white setting as well as colors that could be used on holidays or special occasions.
February 23, 2017 – The project team holds the first preliminary test of the new aesthetic lighting system, including the standard white setting as well as colors that could be used on holidays or special occasions.
February 23, 2017 – The project team holds the first preliminary test of the new aesthetic lighting system, including the standard white setting as well as colors that could be used on holidays or special occasions.
February 17, 2017 - The westbound bridge's structural steel nears completion.
February 17, 2017 - The project's largest crane, I Lift NY, helps connect the main span to the Rockland approach.
February 17, 2017 - A massive section of structural steel is lowered between the main span and Rockland approach.
February 17, 2017 - Crews prepare metal strands that will help support the main span's structural steel.
February 17, 2017 - A 750,000-pound section of steel is lowered with incredible precision.
February 17, 2017 - Workers lower formwork that will help create the shape of concrete road barriers.
February 17, 2017 - Work progresses on the new permanent maintenance trestle alongside the westbound bridge.
February 17, 2017 - Workers place a concrete road deck panel atop one of the three new roadway connections between the twin spans.
February 17, 2017 - Work continues on the new roadway connections between the new eastbound and westbound bridges.
February 4, 2017 - I Lift NY completes its first lift of 2017.
February 4, 2017 - Workers adjust the connection between a section of structural steel and the main span.
February 4, 2017 - A 750,000-pound section of steel is precisely lowered into position.
February 4, 2017 - Workers oversee the lowering of a structural steel section on the main span.
February 4, 2017 - The project team connects the cable-stayed main span to the Westchester approach.
February 4, 2017 - A 750,000-pound section of steel is precisely lowered into position.
February 4, 2017 - I Lift NY makes its first lift of 2017 on the cable-stayed main span.
February 4, 2017 - I Lift NY raises a section of the bridge's structural steel.
February 4, 2017 - Crews prepare to connect the cable-stayed main span to the westbound Westchester approach.
February 4, 2017 - A 750,000-pound section of structural steel is rigged to the project's super crane.
February 4, 2017 - I Lift NY is prepared for its first lift of 2017.
February 1, 2017 - At the project's Tomkins Cove facility, workers assemble steel girders into larger sections for the new main span.
February 1, 2017 - A steel girder for the main span, delivered to the project's Tomkins Cove facility.
February 1, 2017 - The new cable-stayed crossing takes shape on the Hudson Rider.
February 1, 2017 - Temporary walkways and staircases allow crews to continue work on the stay cable system.
February 1, 2017 - Stay cables continue to be anchored and tensioned in the 419-foot main span towers.
February 1, 2017 - The cable-stayed main span roadway will soon connect to the new approaches, which are supported by concrete piers.
February 1, 2017 - The main span roadway grows closer to completion on the westbound bridge.
February 1, 2017 - Stay cable installation progresses on the eastbound main span towers.
February 1, 2017 - A pile cap for the eastbound span is prepared underneath the existing Tappan Zee Bridge.
February 1, 2017 - Workers adjust pier formwork on the Rockland approach.
February 1, 2017 - The project's super crane is prepared for its first lift of 2017.
December 21, 2016 - The project team installs noise-reducing barriers in Rockland County.
December 21, 2016 - A worker inspects the steel foundations for a noise reducing barrier in Rockland County.
December 21, 2016 - New, noise-reducing barriers are installed in Rockland County.
November 28, 2016 - The project's stay cables vary in length from 190 to 623 feet.
November 28, 2016 - Stay cables are anchored to the interior of the concrete towers to support the weight of the main span roadway.
November 28, 2016 - The main span continues to grow with the addition of structural steel and stay cables.
November 28, 2016 - The main span continues to grow with the addition of structural steel and stay cables.
November 28, 2016 - Crews use a temporary elevator to access the 419-foot main span towers.
November 28, 2016 - The growing main span roadway nears the Westchester approach.
January 4, 2017 - The main span is illuminated with temporary lighting as crews continue operations.
December 13, 2016 - An expansion joint is installed in the new bridge's roadway to absorb the slight expansion and contraction of steel and concrete.
December 13, 2016 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announces the completion of the eight main span towers.
December 13, 2016 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announces the completion of the eight main span towers.
December 13, 2016 - The project team raises a flag on the main span.
December 13, 2016 - Workers measure the placement of an expansion joint, ensuring a precise connection to the roadway.
December 13, 2016 - Workers install an expansion joint on the Westchester approach.
December 13, 2016 - Construction on the westbound Westchester approach continues to progress.
December 13, 2016 - An ironworker ties steel reinforcement for a concrete barrier.
December 13, 2016 - The main span roadway continues to progress toward the Westchester approach.
December 13, 2016 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announces the completion of the eight main span towers.
November 28, 2016 - I Lift NY's 328-foot lifting arm allows the project team to access distant areas of the project site.
November 28, 2016 - Crews prepare a concrete deck panel for installation.
November 28, 2016 - I Lift NY is illuminated during overnight operations.
November 28, 2016 - The project's super crane is prepared for overnight operations on the Rockland approach.
November 28, 2016 - Electronic signs will help inform drivers of traffic conditions on the new bridge.
November 28, 2016 - The westbound roadway takes shape.
November 28, 2016 - The new bridge's overhead displays will help inform drivers of blocked lanes to keep traffic moving efficiently and safely.
November 16, 2016 - The main span roadway continues to grow above the Hudson River.
November 16, 2016 - The main span is illuminated at night to assist construction and commercial vessels traversing the Hudson River's main channel.
November 16, 2016 - A red tower crane removes a portion of a main span jump form.
November 16, 2016 - Thanks to around-the-clock efforts, the main span roadway will soon connect to the Westchester approach.
November 16, 2016 - The main span roadway continues to grow above the Hudson River.
November 16, 2016 - Temporary lighting on the main span allows work to continue on the main span during the overnight hours.
November 16, 2016 - A carpenter oversees night shift operations on the main span.
November 16, 2016 - A welder removes a portion of a main span jump form as the 419-foot concrete towers are completed.
November 16, 2016 - Workers secure a section of the main span jump form for removal.
November 16, 2016 - The new main span roadway takes shape alongside the existing Tappan Zee Bridge.
November 14, 2016 - The New NY Bridge project, as seen from Westchester County.
November 13, 2016 - The New NY Bridge project, as seen from Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park in Tarrytown.
November 16, 2016 - Formwork is adjusted atop a main span tower.
November 16, 2016 - Workers remove sections of the project's blue jump forms as the towers reach their final height 419 feet above the Hudson River.
November 16, 2016 - Workers secure materials from an enclosed, temporary staircase on a tower jump form.
November 16, 2016 - Safety continues to be the number one priority on the project as construction efforts rise more than 400 feet above the Hudson River.
November 16, 2016 - The project's red tower cranes assist construction efforts on the main span.
November 16, 2016 - A temporary walkway and staircase provide access for crew members working on the main span towers.
November 16, 2016 - The westbound Westchester approach continues to progress with the installation of concrete road deck panels.
November 16, 2016 - Crew members stands atop a main span tower.
November 16, 2016 - The main span roadway continues to grow from the bridge's iconic towers.
November 16, 2016 - The project team has anchored and tensioned 50 stay cables on the main span.
November 16, 2016 - The main span roadway continues to grow from the bridge's iconic towers.
November 16, 2016 - The main span roadway continues to grow with the assistance of mobile, barge-based cranes.
November 16, 2016 - An ironworker ties rebar for a barrier on the Westchester approach.
November 10, 2016 - The New NY Bridge project, as seen from Memorial Park in Nyack.
November 10, 2016 - The New NY Bridge project, as seen from Memorial Park in Nyack.
November 10, 2016 - The New NY Bridge project, as seen from Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park in Tarrytown.
November 10, 2016 - The New NY Bridge project, as seen from Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park in Tarrytown.
October 26, 2016 - Stay cables support the main span roadway above the Hudson River's main navigation channel.
October 26, 2016 - Crews install safety barriers on the main span roadway.
October 26, 2016 - The westbound towers reach their final height, 419 feet above the Hudson River.
October 26, 2016 - Crews pour concrete for the main span roadway.
October 26, 2016 - The westbound main span roadway stretches out above the Hudson River.
October 26, 2016 - The main span cables are anchored and tensioned inside the concrete towers.
October 26, 2016 - One of the project's mobile batch plants provides concrete with an extended delivery arm.
October 26, 2016 - Crews pour concrete for the main span roadway.
October 26, 2016 - Crews pour concrete for the main span roadway.
October 26, 2016 - Crews smooth the concrete connections between road deck panels on the main span roadway.
October 26, 2016 - Road deck panels cover the new bridge's structural steel on the westbound Westchester approach.
October 26, 2016 - The westbound main span roadway stretches out above the Hudson River.
October 6, 2016 - The remarkable progress on the Hudson River is made possible by the hardworking men and women on the New NY Bridge project.
October 6, 2016 - I Lift NY raises its rigging after placing the final girder assembly for the westbound bridge.
October 6, 2016 - An ironworker helps connect the final westbound girder assembly.
October 6, 2016 - An ironworker helps connect the final westbound girder assembly.
October 6, 2016 - The final westbound girder assembly is carefully lowered into place.
October 6, 2016 - Workers oversee the placement of the final westbound girder assembly.
October 6, 2016 - I Lift NY's rigging system supports a 290-foot girder assembly.
October 6, 2016 - I Lift NY raises the final westbound girder assembly on the Rockland approach.
October 6, 2016 - Workers oversee the placement of the final westbound girder assembly.
October 6, 2016 - The project's final westbound girder assembly is raised to the Rockland approach.
October 6, 2016 - I Lift NY raises the final westbound girder assembly, weighing more than 700 tons.
October 6, 2016 - Morning fog shrouds the project's super crane as it is prepared for its final girder assembly operation on the westbound bridge.
September 14, 2016 - The new bridge's stay cables support the main span roadway.
September 14, 2016 - A worker adjusts the placement of a concrete road deck panel on the main span.
September 14, 2016 - A worker helps guide the placement of a concrete road deck panel on the main span.
September 14, 2016 - The main span roadway continues to grow from the bridge's iconic towers.
September 14, 2016 - Carpenters place formwork for the top of a main span tower.
September 14, 2016 - A tower crane raises formwork for the top of a main span tower.
September 14, 2016 - A tower crane raises formwork for the top of a main span tower.
September 14, 2016 - The Westchester approach continues to take shape with the installation of concrete road deck panels.
September 14, 2016 - Concrete road deck panels are installed on the main span.
September 29, 2016 - TZC sends off the final girder assembly for this phase of construction.
September 27, 2016 - The New NY Bridge project site, as seen from Rockland County.
September 27, 2016 - The project team continues to construct a permanent maintenance dock on the north side of the bridge's Rockland approach.
September 27, 2016 - Crews mix and pour concrete for the Rockland approach with the assistance of a mobile batch plant.
September 27, 2016 - Precast road deck panels rest atop the Rockland approach.
September 27, 2016 - The westbound span's structural steel nears completion.
September 27, 2016 - The new twin-span bridge takes shape.
September 27, 2016 - Progress continues on the Rockland approach with the installation of precast road deck panels.
September 27, 2016 - The project's super crane, used to install the bridge's structural steel, is capable of raising up to 1,900 tons at once.
September 27, 2016 - Progress continues on the new bridge's main span.
September 27, 2016 - Precast road deck panels rest atop the steel superstructure on the main span.
September 27, 2016 - Crews work atop the main span roadway.
September 27, 2016 - The bridge's stay cables support the main span roadway.
September 27, 2016 - The westbound bridge's towers reach their final height, 419 feet above the Hudson River.
September 27, 2016 - Precast road deck panels rest atop the Westchester approach.
September 9, 2016 - The new Rockland approach takes shape.
September 9, 2016 - The project’s super crane places one of the final sections of structural steel for the westbound Rockland approach.
September 9, 2016 - The main span roadway is built out from the bridge's iconic towers.
September 9, 2016 - The main span roadway is built out from the bridge's iconic towers.
September 9, 2016 - Cages of steel are assembled on-land and delivered to the project site for installation on the main span towers.
September 9, 2016 - The project team prepares the final segment of a main span tower.
September 9, 2016 - A crane operator assists the project team from a cabin hundreds of feet above the Hudson River.
September 9, 2016 - Builders create temporary walkways and work areas for the project team.
September 2, 2016 - Stay cables help support the new main span road deck.
September 2, 2016 - Crews pour concrete to fill the spaces between road deck panels on the main span.
September 2, 2016 - The Westchester approach continues to take shape with the placement of concrete road deck panels.
September 2, 2016 - A tower crane raises concrete to the main span road deck.
September 2, 2016 - One of the project's floating batch plants rests near the main span towers.
September 2, 2016 - Temporary walkways and staircases provide access for the project team.
September 2, 2016 - Crews raise a work platform.
September 2, 2016 - The iconic main span towers continue to rise.
September 2, 2016 - Workers help guide the placement of a prefabricated road deck panel.
September 2, 2016 - A worker helps guide the placement of a prefabricated road deck panel.
September 2, 2016 - Workers adjust the rigging of a prefabricated road deck panel.
September 2, 2016 - The project's derrick crane raises a road deck panel for the Westchester approach.
September 2, 2016 - The project's derrick crane raises a road deck panel for the Westchester approach.
September 2, 2016 - The project's derrick crane raises a road deck panel for the Westchester approach.
August 31, 2016 - The project's super crane places a massive assembly of structural steel.
August 31, 2016 - A mobile batch plant delivers concrete to the new roadway.
August 25, 2016 - The iconic main span towers continue to grow to their final height, 419 feet above the Hudson River.
August 25, 2016 - Crews continue to build out the main span roadway above the Hudson River.
August 25, 2016 - Stay cables connect the bridge's structural steel and concrete towers.
August 25, 2016 - Stay cables support the new main span roadway.
August 25, 2016 - The Westchester approach takes shape with the assistance of the project's blue derrick crane.
August 25, 2016 - Crews continue to build the main span roadway and Westchester approach.
August 29, 2016 - The project's derrick crane raises a road deck panel for the Westchester approach.
August 5, 2016 - Concrete structures reinforce the foundations for the new hared-use path landing.
August 5, 2016 - The new shared-use path landing takes shape in South Nyack.
August 5, 2016 - An ironworker saws material for the new shared-use path landing in South Nyack.
August 5, 2016 - Workers build foundations for the new shared-use path landing in South Nyack.
August 3, 2016 - The Rockland approach takes shape alongside the existing bridge.
August 3, 2016 - Crews fill the spaces between prefabricated road deck panels with concrete, mixed directly on the project site in a mobile batch plant.
August 3, 2016 - The project's super crane continues to install large segments of structural steel on the Rockland approach.
August 3, 2016 - The project's super crane continues to install large segments of structural steel on the Rockland approach.
August 3, 2016 - Overhead gantries in South Nyack serve as part of the Tappan Zee Bridge's Cashless Tolling system.
August 3, 2016 - The iconic main span towers continues to rise thanks to the project's self-climbing jump forms.
August 3, 2016 - An elevated derrick crane stands more than one hundred feet above the Hudson River.
August 3, 2016 - Crews place prefabricated road deck panels on the Westchester approach.
August 3, 2016 - Steel girders rest atop the bridge's concrete piers.
August 3, 2016 - Steel girders form the structural support for a connective path between the twin spans.
August 3, 2016 - The iconic main span towers rise above the existing Tappan Zee Bridge.
July 28, 2016 - The project's first set of stay cables, anchored to the iconic main span towers.
July 28, 2016 - The bridge's Westchester approach ends at the growing main span.
July 28, 2016 - The project's first set of stay cables, anchored to the iconic main span towers.
July 22, 2016 - Crew members assemble conduits for the new bridge's electrical system on a temporary work platform.
July 22, 2016 - Structural steel girders highlight the path of the upcoming roadway.
July 22, 2016 - A worker inspects the placement of a precast road deck panel.
July 22, 2016 - A worker inspects the placement of a precast road deck panel.
July 22, 2016 - The iconic main span towers continue to rise with the assistance of the project's blue jump forms and red tower cranes.
July 22, 2016 - A worker helps guide a prefabricated road deck panel into place.
July 22, 2016 - Crews prepare an assembly of steel girders for road deck installation.
July 22, 2016 - Workers equipped with fall protection harnesses navigate across the bridge's structuralsteel.
July 22, 2016 - Precast road deck panels are placed on the new bridge's Westchester approach.
July 22, 2016 - Crews prepare an assembly of steel girders for road deck installation.
July 21, 2016 - Project engineers preview plans for the installation of the project's first stay cable.
July 21, 2016 - The project's first stay cable is anchored to one of the bridge's concrete towers and to the sides of a section of structural steel.
July 21, 2016 - Crews guide the project's first stay cable into an anchor point within a main span tower.
July 21, 2016 - Crews guide the project's first stay cable into an anchor point within a main span tower.
July 21, 2016 - Crews guide the project's first stay cable into an anchor point within a main span tower.
July 21, 2016 - The project's first stay cable is raised to its anchor point.
July 21, 2016 - The project's first stay cable is raised to its anchor point.
July 21, 2016 - The project's first stay cable is raised to its anchor point.
July 21, 2016 - Crews prepare to install the first of more than 190 stay cables for the new bridge.
July 21, 2016 - Crews prepare to install the first of more than 190 stay cables for the new bridge.
June 24, 2016 - The New NY Bridge project site, as seen from Rockland County.
June 24, 2016 - The Rockland approach takes shape with thousands of road deck panels and more than a mile of steel girders.
June 24, 2016 - The Rockland approach takes shape with thousands of road deck panels and more than a mile of steel girders.
June 24, 2016 - Steel girders and concrete road deck panels line the Rockland approach.
June 24, 2016 - Crews install road deck panels atop steel girders.
June 24, 2016 - Crews install road deck panels atop steel girders.
June 24, 2016 - Steel girders and concrete road deck panels line the Rockland approach.
June 24, 2016 - The new twin span crossing takes shape next to the existing bridge.
June 24, 2016 - Crews install the first sections of the main span roadway between the rising towers.
June 24, 2016 - Blue jump forms act as mobile workspaces as the new bridge's towers continue to grow.
June 24, 2016 - The new main span towers continue to rise.
June 24, 2016 - Structural steel girders are placed atop concrete piers by the project's super crane.
June 24, 2016 - I Lift NY raises an enormous assembly of steel girders.
June 24, 2016 - I Lift NY raises an enormous assembly of steel girders.
June 24, 2016 - Structural steel girders are placed atop concrete piers by the project's super crane.
June 24, 2016 - Steel girders stretch across the Westchester approach.
June 24, 2016 - Steel girders stretch out from the new bridge's Westchester landing.
June 24, 2016 - The new bridge's Westchester landing takes shape.
June 24, 2016 - The New NY Bridge project site, as seen from Westchester County.
June 29, 2016 - Crews install a precast road deck panel atop a section of main span steel.
June 29, 2016 - Crews install a precast road deck panel atop a section of main span steel.
June 29, 2016 - Crews install a precast road deck panel atop a section of main span steel.
June 29, 2016 - Crews install a precast road deck panel atop a section of main span steel.
June 22, 2016 - Ironworkers assemble an enormous support tower for a new crane that will assemble the bridge's roadway.
June 22, 2016 - An ironworker helps guide the installation of a steel beam on a temporary support tower.
June 22, 2016 - An ironworker helps guide the installation of a steel beam on a temporary support tower.
June 22, 2016 - Ironworkers assemble an enormous support tower for a new crane that will assemble the bridge's roadway.
June 22, 2016 - An ironworker ascends a new, temporary support tower that will rise 150 feet above the river.
June 22, 2016 - An ironworker ascends a new, temporary support tower that will rise 150 feet above the river.
June 22, 2016 - Temporary staircases and walkways allow workers to safely access the main span towers.
June 15, 2016 - Panelists at the 2016 annual public meeting in Rockland, held on June 15 at Nyack High School, shared the latest project progress.
June 15, 2016 - New York State Thruway Authority leaders and senior members of Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC were on hand to answer questions posed by attendees of the 2016 annual public meetings.
June 15, 2016 - Project Representative Peter Harckham hosts the 2016 annual public meeting in Rockland.
June 15, 2016 - Informational displays highlight the latest project progress at the 2016 annual public meeting in Rockland.
June 7, 2016 - The first section of structural steel on the main span paves the way for future road deck operations.
June 7, 2016 - A yellow project crane places a section of structural steel atop a main span crossbeam.
June 7, 2016 - An ironworker helps guide a new section of main span steel to its final position.
June 7, 2016 - The first section of structural steel on the main span is raised more than one hundred feet above the river.
June 7, 2016 - Crews prepare to raise the first section of structural steel for the new main span.
May 27, 2016 - Crews remove former toll plaza structures.
May 27, 2016 - Casabella Contracting of NY, a woman-owned business, assists with the demolition of the former toll plaza in Tarrytown.
May 27, 2016 - Former toll plaza structures are demolished following the switch to cashless tolling.
May 27, 2016 - Crews demolish the former toll plaza in Tarrytown.
May 26, 2016 - A segment of the main span's structural steel is transported to the project site.
May 26, 2016 - Crew members assemble a cage of steel reinforcement for the main span towers. A steel tube will help guide the new stay cables.
May 14, 2016 - Construction continues on an access tunnel at the Westchester landing.
May 14, 2016 - Crew members pour concrete that will support the main span's structural steel.
May 14, 2016 - Crew members pour concrete that will support the main span's structural steel.
May 14, 2016 - The main span towers take shape with the assistance of blue jump forms and red tower cranes.
May 14, 2016 - The new main span towers continue to rise alongside the existing bridge.
April 22, 2016 - I Lift NY continues to install structural steel for the Westchester approach.
April 27, 2016 - The main span tower cranes are capable of rising to 490 feet above the Hudson River, making them the tallest machines on the project.
April 27, 2016 - The main span tower cranes are capable of rising to 490 feet above the Hudson River, making them the tallest machines on the project.
April 27, 2016 - The main span towers are taking shape thanks to the efforts of hundreds of skilled workers on the New NY Bridge project.
April 27, 2016 - Crews apply grout to finalize the main span tower crossbeams.
April 27, 2016 - I Lift NY prepares to install steel on the Westchester approach.
April 27, 2016 - Cages of reinforcing steel are prepared atop a main span tower crossbeam.
April 25, 2016 - Crews utilize a post-tensioning device to tighten the connections on a main span tower crossbeam.
April 19, 2016 - More than a mile of structural steel is installed on the bridge's Rockland approach.
April 16, 2016 - Crew members provide scale for an enormous precast pier cap.
April 16, 2016 - Tappan Zee Constructors raises the final 200-ton pier cap for the current phase of operations with the assistance of the I Lift NY super crane.
April 16, 2016 - Tappan Zee Constructors raises the final 200-ton pier cap for the current phase of operations with the assistance of the I Lift NY super crane.
April 16, 2016 - Work on the new bridge's towers takes place at ever-growing heights.
April 16, 2016 - Concrete piers at the Rockland approach will soon support the bridge's steel girders.
April 30, 2016 - The Tappan Zee Bridge's road deck is restored after an overnight operation.
April 30, 2016 - An impact pile hammer puts the finishing touches on six of the new bridge's foundations.
April 30, 2016 - Six 75-foot-tall foundation piles are installed under the Tappan Zee Bridge in an overnight operation.
April 30, 2016 - A green vibratory hammer installs a steel foundation pile in the soft soil of the Hudson River.
April 29, 2016 - Crews prepare to remove two deck panels on the Tappan Zee Bridge to access the location of a new bridge pier.
April 29, 2016 - Crews prepare the Tappan Zee Bridge for overnight foundation work on an overlapping section of the new bridge.
April 23, 2016 - Drivers are advised to pass through the deactivated toll plaza with caution.
April 23, 2016 - New signage is installed above the former Tarrytown toll plaza.
April 23, 2016 - An overhead gantry is prepared for the activation of the Tappan Zee's cashless tolling system.
April 23, 2016 - The last cash-paying customer at the Tarrytown toll plaza.
April 23, 2016 - Workers modify a road barrier near the Tarrytown toll plaza in preparation for a new lane configuration.
April 23, 2016 - Workers help align a road barrier near the Tarrytown toll plaza in preparation for a new lane configuration.
April 23, 2016 - An overhead gantry is prepared for the activation of the Tappan Zee's cashless tolling system.
April 19, 2016 - Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC placed the final 200-ton pier cap for this phase of operations with the assistance of the I Lift NY super crane.
April 19, 2016 - Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC placed the final 200-ton pier cap for this phase of operations with the assistance of the I Lift NY super crane.
April 19, 2016 - Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC placed the final 200-ton pier cap for this phase of operations with the assistance of the I Lift NY super crane.
April 19, 2016 - Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC placed the final 200-ton pier cap for this phase of operations with the assistance of the I Lift NY super crane.
April 6, 2016 – Steel girders stretch out from the new bridge's Westchester landing.
April 6, 2016 – Steel girders stretch out from the new bridge's Westchester landing.
April 6, 2016 – The New NY Bridge project site, as seen from Westchester County.
April 6, 2016 – The New NY Bridge project site, as seen from Rockland County.
April 6, 2016 – Steel girders now connect the Rockland shoreline to concrete piers more than a mile out in the Hudson River.
April 6, 2016 – Rows of girder assemblies, installed by the I Lift NY super crane, line the Rockland approach.
April 6, 2016 – The super crane will continue to raise steel girders for the new bridge with an enormous lifting arm measuring more than 30 stories tall.
April 6, 2016 – The super crane will continue to raise steel girders for the new bridge with an enormous lifting arm measuring more than 30 stories tall.
April 6, 2016 – Rows of girder assemblies, installed by the I Lift NY super crane, line the Rockland approach.
April 6, 2016 – The new main span towers continue to rise.
April 6, 2016 – Blue jump forms act as mobile work spaces as the new bridge's towers continue to grow.
April 6, 2016 – Piers highlight the path of the new twin-span crossing.
April 6, 2016 – Piers highlight the path of the new twin-span crossing.
April 6, 2016 – Concrete piers for the Westchester approach near completion.
March 16, 2016 - The new bridge’s structural steel, installed by the I Lift NY super crane, stretches across the project site.
February 18, 2016 - The new bridge’s structural steel, installed by the I Lift NY super crane, stretches across the project site.
February 18, 2016 - The new bridge’s structural steel, installed by the I Lift NY super crane, stretches across the project site.
February 18, 2016 - The new bridge’s structural steel, installed by the I Lift NY super crane, stretches across the project site.
March 10, 2016 – Recently installed steel girders help shape the new bridge’s Westchester approach.
March 10, 2016 – Ironworkers connect two steel girder segments above the Hudson River.
March 10, 2016 – An ironworker helps guide a new steel girder segment to its final position.
March 10, 2016 – A steel girder is raised onto a temporary support structure.
March 10, 2016 – An ironworker waits atop a steel girder as a nearby crane raises another section of structural steel.
March 16, 2016 – I Lift NY raises an assembly of steel girders.
March 16, 2016 – The new westbound bridge is prepared for another assembly of steel girders.
March 16, 2016 – Surveyors ensure that bridge materials are properly aligned.
March 16, 2016 – A temporary walkway allows crew members to access the side of a steel girder assembly.
March 16, 2016 – Blue jump forms act as mobile work spaces as the new bridge’s towers continue to grow.
March 15, 2016 – Crew members help guide a massive steel girder to its final position.
March 6, 2016 - The newly placed crossbeams will support the future road deck on the twin span crossing.
March 6, 2016 - Crane Operators Ron Burgess (left) and Stephen Weston (right) work in unison to control the project's largest crane, I Lift NY.
March 6, 2016 - I Lift NY places a crossbeam that will reinforce the new bridge and support the future road deck of the main span.
March 6, 2016 - The I Lift NY super crane uses anchors to adjust its position on the river.
March 6, 2016 - I Lift NY places a crossbeam that will reinforce the new bridge and support the future road deck of the main span.
March 6, 2016 - I Lift NY raises the project's final 750-ton crossbeam.
March 6, 2016 - I Lift NY raises the project's final 750-ton crossbeam.
March 6, 2016 - I Lift NY raises the project's final 750-ton crossbeam.
March 6, 2016 - Project Superintendent David Meche oversees a lifting operation.
March 6, 2016 - Rigging is secured to a concrete crossbeam.
March 6, 2016 - A specially-engineered lifting frame allows I Lift NY to hold a 750-ton crossbeam.
March 6, 2016 - Crew members stretch and prepare themselves for another productive day on the New NY Bridge project.
March 6, 2016 - I Lift NY is prepared for another day of work on the New NY Bridge project.
March 6, 2016 - Ironworkers help secure the project's final concrete crossbeam.
March 6, 2016 - An ironworker checks the steel reinforcements of a 750-ton crossbeam.
March 6, 2016 - A concrete crossbeam is slowly lowered onto temporary steelwork.
March 6, 2016 - I Lift NY raises material for the main span more than 100 feet above the Hudson River.
March 6, 2016 - I Lift NY places a concrete crossbeam atop temporary steelwork on the main span.
March 10, 2016 - The new bridge's main span is one step closer to completion with the installation of four concrete crossbeams.
March 7, 2016 - Hundreds of road deck panels cover steel-blue girders near Rockland.
February 22, 2016 - Casabella Contracting of NY, a woman-owned business, prepares the site of a new Thruway maintenance facility.
February 22, 2016 - The project's red tower cranes assist with construction at the main span.
February 22, 2016 - Skilled craftsmen work carefully atop the ever-growing main span towers.
February 22, 2016 - The view of the main span towers from a nearby tower crane.
February 22, 2016 - Crew members remove equipment previously used to install steel girders at the Westchester landing.
February 22, 2016 - Crews prepare an access tunnel at the Westchester landing.
February 18, 2016 - I Lift NY places the project's second 650-ton crossbeam.
February 18, 2016 - I Lift NY places the project's second 650-ton crossbeam.
February 18, 2016 - A newly installed concrete crossbeam will soon support the new bridge's road deck.
February 17, 2016 - Piers for the Rockland approach rise from the Hudson River.
February 17, 2016 - Cranes provide support from the Rockland trestle.
January 21, 2016 - A segment of steel reinforcement for the main span towers is prepared off-site. The steel is assembled at a precise 5 degree angle to match the design of the towers.
January 21, 2016 - Galvanized steel bars are tied with exact precision to create reinforcement cages for the main span.
February 9, 2016 - The first tower crossbeam, secured on the main span.
February 9, 2016 - The first tower crossbeam, secured on the main span.
February 4, 2016 - The main span towers are prepared for the installation of a precast crossbeam.
February 4, 2016 - Precast crossbeams are prepared for installation on the main span.
February 4, 2016 - Jason, a carpenter on the project, helps assemble a temporary support structure.
February 8, 2016 - The new bridge's main span progresses with the installation of the first precast crossbeam.
February 8, 2016 - I Lift NY lowers a 650-ton crossbeam onto a temporary support structure with great precision.
February 8, 2016 - The I Lift NY super crane installs a precast crossbeam between two main span tower legs.
February 8, 2016 - The I Lift NY super crane installs a precast crossbeam between two main span tower legs.
February 8, 2016 - The I Lift NY super crane installs a precast crossbeam between two main span tower legs.
February 8, 2016 - The I Lift NY super crane installs a precast crossbeam between two main span tower legs.
February 8, 2016 - I Lift NY raises a 650-ton crossbeam.
February 8, 2016 - I Lift NY raises a 650-ton crossbeam.
February 8, 2016 - I Lift NY raises a 650-ton crossbeam.
February 8, 2016 - I Lift NY raises a 650-ton crossbeam.
February 8, 2016 - Iron workers prepare to raise an enormous main span crossbeam.
February 8, 2016 - A precast crossbeam is rigged to the I Lift NY super crane.
February 8, 2016 - Specialized rigging allows I Lift NY to connect to a 650-ton crossbeam.
February 8, 2016 - Precast crossbeams are prepared for installation on the main span.
February 8, 2016 - A temporary support structure is established between two main span tower legs.
January 21, 2016 - Later this year, the new main span towers will reach their full height of 419 feet, more than 100 feet taller than the top of the steel truss of the existing bridge.
January 21, 2016 - Later this year, the new main span towers will reach their full height of 419 feet, more than 100 feet taller than the top of the steel truss of the existing bridge.
January 21, 2016 - Later this year, the new main span towers will reach their full height of 419 feet, more than 100 feet taller than the top of the steel truss of the existing bridge.
January 21, 2016 - Later this year, the new main span towers will reach their full height of 419 feet, more than 100 feet taller than the top of the steel truss of the existing bridge.
January 6, 2016 - Coastal Precast Systems is creating enormous precast sections of concrete that will connect the individual towers.
January 7, 2016 - A pair of pier columns, encased in formwork.
January 7, 2016 - Ironworkers tie an enormous rebar cage for a new bridge pier column.
January 7, 2016 - An ironworker scales a rebar cage with the assistance of a safety harness.
January 7, 2016 - Ironworkers tie an enormous rebar cage for a new bridge pier column.
December 16, 2015 - The new westbound span takes shape.
December 16, 2015 - The new road deck panels rest atop the previously installed steel-blue girders.
December 16, 2015 - The new road deck panels rest atop the previously installed steel-blue girders.
December 16, 2015 - A new road deck panel is installed with incredible precision.
December 16, 2015 - Crew members help guide the installation of a new road deck panel.
December 11, 2015 - A crew member helps guide the installation of a new road deck panel.
December 11, 2015 - Construction workers tethered to safety harnesses near a newly installed road deck panel.
November 30, 2015 - A construction worker prepares to pour concrete for a new pier column.
December 16, 2015 - The new bridge piers for the Westchester approach.
December 28, 2015 - Steel-blue girders near Rockland will soon be covered with hundreds of concrete road deck panels.
December 28, 2015 - The new westbound span with hundreds of road deck panels in place.
December 16, 2015 - Steel reinforcements are tied between the new road deck panels.
January 6, 2016 - Girder assemblies connect the Westchester abutment to a concrete pier in the Hudson River.
January 6, 2016 - Girder assemblies installed near the Westchester landing of the new bridge.
December 16, 2015 - The new road deck panels are connected with concrete and steel reinforcements.
December 16, 2015 - A new road deck panel is installed with incredible precision.
December 16, 2015 - Crew members help guide the installation of a new road deck panel.
December 16, 2015 - Crew members install a new road deck panel.
December 16, 2015 - Steel reinforcements are tied between the new road deck panels.
December 4, 2015 - Girder assemblies installed above the Westchester shoreline.
December 7, 2015 - Girders connect the Rockland abutment to piers in the Hudson River.
December 7, 2015 - Construction continues on the Rockland approach.
December 7, 2015 - The new road deck begins to take shape.
December 7, 2015 - Workers add steel reinforcements to the Rockland abutment.
December 7, 2015 - Crew members prepare additional foundations near the Rockland landing.
December 4, 2015 - Construction progresses across the Hudson as enormous assemblies of structural steel rest atop concrete piers.
December 4, 2015 - Piers for the Westchester approach near completion.
December 4, 2015 - Tower cranes assist with construction of the anchor piers (foreground) and main span towers (background).
December 4, 2015 - Piers for the Westchester approach near completion.
December 3, 2015 - The main span towers approach the height of the future roadway.
December 3, 2015 - A temporary path connects two of the main span towers, providing access for crew members.
December 3, 2015 - Tower construction continues with the aid of the blue jump forms.
December 3, 2015 - The main span towers rise above the Hudson River.
December 3, 2015 - Girder assemblies installed above the Westchester shoreline.
November 16, 2015 - The New NY Bridge project site as seen from Rockland County.
November 16, 2015 - Girders connect the Rockland landing to piers in the Hudson River.
November 16, 2015 - The new bridge's concrete deck panels can weigh as much as 74,000 pounds each.
November 16, 2015 - An aerial view of the first section of the new bridge's road deck.
November 16, 2015 - The deck of the new bridge’s approach spans will be built with nearly 6,000 concrete panels.
November 16, 2015 - The new twin-span bridge takes shape with the installation of concrete road deck panels.
November 16, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane installs structural steel for the Rockland approach.
November 16, 2015 - Steel-blue girders connect the new bridge's concrete piers.
November 16, 2015 - Massive steel girder assemblies weighing up to 1,100 tons are installed by the I Lift NY super crane.
November 16, 2015 - The new bridge's towers begin to rise.
November 16, 2015 - The new bridge's main span takes shape.
November 16, 2015 - Piers for the new bridge's Westchester approach.
November 16, 2015 - Towering piers near the Westchester shoreline are prepared for structural steel installation.
November 16, 2015 - Structural steel connects the Westchester landing to a concrete pier in the Hudson River.
November 16, 2015 - Girder assemblies are installed on land near the Westchester landing of the new bridge.
November 16, 2015 - An aerial view of the Westchester approach.
October 12, 2015 - These steel-reinforced concrete panels rest on a nearby barge before they are raised into place to form the new bridge's road deck.
October 12, 2015 - The curved path of the Rockland approach takes shape with new steel girder assemblies.
October 12, 2015 - The new bridge's towers gradually rise as construction continues with the aid of the blue jump forms.
October 12, 2015 - The final pier columns for this phase of operations begin to take shape above the Hudson River.
October 12, 2015 - The final pier columns for this phase of operations begin to take shape above the Hudson River.
October 23, 2015 - A massive girder assembly is successfully installed over the Metro-North Railroad Hudson Line.
October 28, 2015 - A massive girder assembly is successfully installed over the Metro-North Railroad Hudson Line.
October 23, 2015 - A girder assembly is slowly pushed over the nearby Metro-North Railroad Hudson Line to a pier in the Hudson River.
September 30, 2015 - Ironworkers make adjustments to the track system that will help guide the installation of the girder assemblies from the Westchester abutment.
September 30, 2015 - An ironworker welds materials for a support track near the Westchester abutment.
September 30, 2015 - Ironworkers prepare a specially-designed track system that will help move massive assemblies of steel from the Westchester abutment.
October 1, 2015 - Workers prepare a massive steel-blue girder assembly for installation from the Westchester abutment.
October 1, 2015 - Workers prepare a massive steel-blue girder assembly for installation from the Westchester abutment.
September 25, 2015 - Workers prepare a massive steel-blue girder assembly for installation from the Westchester abutment.
October 8, 2015 - Individual girders are joined together into larger assemblies before their installation from the Westchester abutment.
September 17, 2015 - New piers are cast in place with steel-reinforced concrete.
September 17, 2015 - Four blue jump forms are used to create the new bridge’s iconic towers.
September 17, 2015 - Towering piers near the Westchester shoreline are prepared for structural steel installation.
September 24, 2015 - The New NY Bridge project site as seen from Westchester County.
September 24, 2015 - The New NY Bridge project site as seen from Rockland County.
September 17, 2015 - The new bridge’s concrete piers support steel-blue girders.
September 17, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane installs a massive assembly of structural steel.
September 17, 2015 - Crews create the new bridge’s piers across the Hudson River.
September 17, 2015 - A mobile batch plant delivers concrete through an extending blue arm.
September 17, 2015 - Piers are capped off with prefabricated tops that are prepared off-site and delivered to the project via barge.
October 12, 2015 - Workers make final adjustments as a high-strength road deck panel is positioned for the new bridge.
October 1, 2015 - A simple yet innovative technique is being used to install girders from the bridge’s Westchester landing.
September, 2015 - Massive girder assemblies for the Rockland approach, installed parallel to the existing bridge.
September, 2015 - Red tower cranes join the fleet of cranes already on the project site. The tower cranes will support the construction of the new bridge's iconic towers.
September, 2015 - Concrete piers are completed in preparation for structural steel.
September, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane continues to install enormous girder assemblies weighing up to 1,100 tons.
September, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane is 328 feet tall, which is taller than a 30-story building, and can lift up to 1,900 tons.
September, 2015 - The new bridgeâs 419-foot towers begin construction on football-field-length foundations.
September, 2015 - The new bridge's main span towers begin to rise.
September, 2015 - Piers for the new bridge's Westchester approach.
September, 2015 - An aerial view of the Rockland landing.
September, 2015 - An aerial view of the Westchester approach.
September, 2015 - As the bridge's concrete piers are completed, girder assemblies are set into place.
September, 2015 - An aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site.
September 2, 2015 - Construction begins on the new bridge’s 419-foot towers atop the main span foundations.
September 2, 2015 - The new bridge’s Westchester approach foundations take shape above the Hudson River.
September 2, 2015 - Tower cranes will rise September 2, 2015 - 490 feet above the river to assist with the construction of the new bridge’s iconic towers.
September 2, 2015 - The blue jump forms will help construct the new bridge’s towers in continuously-rising segments.
September 2, 2015 - Each of the bridge’s eight towers will rise in 26 segments.
September 2, 2015 - The new bridge’s towers are reinforced with networks of galvanized steel.
September 2, 2015 - Tower cranes will rise 490 feet above the river to assist with the construction of the new bridge’s iconic towers.
September 2, 2015 - Similar to a casting mold, the blue jump forms help shape of new bridge’s towers.
September 2, 2015 - Tower cranes will assist with the construction of the new bridge’s iconic towers.
September 2, 2015 - Four towers will be constructed on this football-field-length main span pile cap.
September 2, 2015 - The blue jump forms will proceed higher into the air as construction continues on the new bridge’s 419-foot towers.
August 20, 2015 - Crews install the final approach span pile cap for phase one of construction.
August 20, 2015 - Crews install the final approach span pile cap for phase one of construction.
August 20, 2015 - Crews install the final approach span pile cap for phase one of construction.
August 20, 2015 - Crews install the final approach span pile cap for phase one of construction.
August 7, 2015 - The temporary all-electronic toll collection facility on the southbound New York State Thruway in South Nyack.
August 5, 2015 - The first section of structural steel for the new bridge’s westbound span was successfully installed by the I Lift NY super crane.
August 4, 2015 - Workers put the finishing touches on the west main span pile cap, which consolidates the strength of dozens of piles into a single structure.
July 28, 2015 - The newly completed main span pile caps will serve as foundations for the new bridge's 419-foot towers.
July 21, 2015 - A view of the progress being made from beneath the new bridge's structural steel.
July 21, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane will install over 100,000 tons of steel girders for the new bridge.
July 21, 2015 - A worker carefully navigates across the new bridge's steel girders.
July 21, 2015 - The new bridge's steel girder assemblies can measure over 400 feet long and weigh over 1,000 tons.
July 21, 2015 - The project's floating cranes are helping create even more piers for the new twin spans.
July 21, 2015 - Workers make final preparations for the installation of another steel girder assembly by the I Lift NY super crane.
July 21, 2015 - The new bridge's steel girders are installed as more concrete piers are completed.
July 16, 2015 - One of the floating batch plants delivers concrete directly to a pier.
July 16, 2015 - Veteran water crew member Anthony Ricciardi of Yonkers makes his rounds on the New NY Bridge project site.
July 14, 2015 - The new bridge's piers take shape near the Westchester landing.
July 14, 2015 - Composed of steel-reinforced concrete, the Westchester abutment will support the new bridge's landing.
July 14, 2015 - Workers prepare the enormous Rockland abutment, which will support the new bridge's landing.
July 14, 2015 - Ironworkers tie steel reinforcements for the Rockland abutment.
July 14, 2015 - An ironworker ties steel reinforcements for the Rockland abutment.
July 2015 - A project crane installs formwork for the new bridge's approach span pier columns.
July 2015 - The new bridge's main span foundations progress closer to completion.
July 2015 - The new bridge's footprint emerges from the Hudson River, from the main span foundations to the Rockland approach in the distance.
July 2015 - I Lift NY allows the project team to place massive assemblies of girders at once, reducing construction time on the river and creating a safer work environment.
July 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane is prepared to install additional girders for the new bridge's Rockland approach.
July 2015 - Girder assemblies are placed by the I Lift NY super crane as they arrive by barge from the Port of Coeymans in Albany County.
July 2015 - An aerial view of the existing bridge's toll plaza in Tarrytown, near the Westchester landing of the new bridge.
July 2015 - An aerial view of the Rockland work trestle, which assists with construction efforts in the Hudson River's shallow waters.
July 2015 - One of the project's cranes places a precast pier cap atop two approach span pier columns.
July 2015 - The new bridge's approach span piers rise out of the Hudson River.
July 2015 - The new bridge's main span foundations progress closer to completion.
July 2015 - An aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site from high above Westchester County.
July 2015 - The new bridge's massive girder assemblies begin to form the bridge's Rockland approach.
July 2015 - An aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site from Westchester County.
July 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane is prepared to install additional girders for the new bridge's Rockland approach.
July 2015 - The new bridge takes shape with the installation of several steel girder assemblies.
July 2015 - An aerial view of the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) exit 10 (Nyack - South Nyack - US Route 9W).
June 30, 2015 - Ironworkers inspect their work after the installation of one of the new bridge's massive girder assemblies.
June 30, 2015 - A vibratory hammer gently removes the steel walls that enclosed a temporary work area in the Hudson River.
June 30, 2015 - One of the new bridge piers, near Rockland County, is prepared with steel reinforcements.
June 30, 2015 - The top of one of the new bridge's piers is prepared for the placement of a steel girder assembly.
June 30, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane places an immense steel girder assembly on the new bridge's concrete piers.
June 30, 2015 - An ironworker makes adjustments to a massive girder assembly.
June 30, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane places an immense steel girder assembly on the new bridge's concrete piers.
June 30, 2015 - Crews align enormouse girder assemblies, which will support the new bridge's road deck.
June 30, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane places an immense steel girder assembly on the new bridge's concrete piers.
June 30, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane places an immense steel girder assembly on the new bridge's concrete piers.
June 30, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane places an immense steel girder assembly on the new bridge's concrete piers.
June 30, 2015 - An ironworker uses a hydraulic jack to tighten the steel reinfocements for the main span.
This simple arrangement of red-painted steel will be the base for one of the project's tower cranes, which will support construction operations in the future.
June 30, 2015 - This simple arrangement of red-painted steel will be the base for one of the project's tower cranes, which will support construction operations in the future.
June 30, 2015 - Two of the project's floating batch plants deliver a steady supply of concrete to the main span foundations.
June 30, 2015 - One of the project's floating batch plants delivers a steady supply of concrete to the main span foundations.
June 30, 2015 - Ironworkers carefully tie countless steel bars within what will one day be a 419-foot tower.
June 30, 2015 - A towering arrangement of galvanized steel stands above one of the new bridge's main span pile caps.
June 30, 2015 - Concrete is poured into the foundations of the new bridge a few feet at a time, enveloping the previously placed steel reinforcements.
June 17, 2015 - The New NY Bridge project marked another milestone on June 17, 2015 with the placement of the new bridge's first steel girder assembly.
June 17, 2015 - The project's first girder assembly, measuring 410 feet long, combines the strength of three separate girders into a single structure.
June 17, 2015 - Project executives look on as the new bridge's first girder assembly slowly moves into its permanent location.
June 17, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane uses a series of anchor lines to pivot in place and make adjustments while installing a massive girder assembly.
June 17, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane hoists the project's first steel girder into position.
June 17, 2015 - I Lift NY's towering arm rises high above the Hudson River.
In the early morning hours of June 17, 2015, crews prepare the I Lift NY super crane to make one of the largest lifts on the New NY Bridge.
June 17, 2015 - An ironworker utilizing a safety harness atop the new bridge's first girder assembly.
June 17, 2015 - I Lift NY’s lifting frame is engineered to evenly distribute the weight of the new bridge's steel girder assemblies.
June 17, 2015 - From left to right, Field Engineers Haley Votta, Dan McNichol and I Lift NY Crane Operator Ron Burgess review the day's challenges before installing the new bridge's first steel girder assembly.
June 17, 2015 - A procession of concrete piers welcome the new bridge's first steel girder assembly.
June 17, 2015 - The new bridge's first steel girder assembly is slowly maneuvered to its final position atop a pair of concrete piers.
June 17, 2015 - Project personnel watch history in the making as the new bridge's first girder assembly is set in place.
June 17, 2015 - The project's first steel girder assembly is slowly lowered to its final location atop a pair of concrete piers.
June 17, 2015 - The project's first steel girder assembly is slowly lowered to its final location atop a pair of concrete piers.
June 17, 2015 - Rockland County's Marines keeps watch as the I Lift NY super crane prepares for one of the largest lifts on the project.
June 17, 2015 - Ironworkers prepare seismic isolation bearings for the project's first steel girder assembly.
June 12, 2015 - A view of the new bridge's piers from the Rockland shoreline (floating concrete batch plant in the foreground).
June 12, 2015 - The new bridge's piers stretch out beyond the Rockland shore.
June 12, 2015 - The new bridge's main span foundations are reinforced internally with cages of galvanized steel.
June 10, 2015 - View of the the project’s first steel girder assembly from Nyack Beach State Park in Nyack, NY as it approaches the New NY Bridge project site.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly as seen from the Bear Mountain Bridge in Stony Point, NY.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly passing the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly on its journey down the Hudson River toward the New NY Bridge project site.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly passing the Bear Mountain Bridge in Stony Point, NY.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly traveling south into the bend at West Point, NY.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly passes Bannerman’s Island in Fishkill, NY.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly passes by Storm King State Park in Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY.
June 10, 2015 - A view from the Walkway Over the Hudson as the project’s first steel girder assembly passes under the Mid- Hudson Bridge in Highland, NY.
June 10, 2015 - View of the project’s first steel girder assembly from Charles Rider Park in Kingston, NY during its journey to the New NY Bridge project site.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly passes by a railroad crossing in Tivoli, NY.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly passing under the Kingston- Rhinecliff Bridge on its journey to the project site.
June 10, 2015 - The captain of the Ocean Tower pilots the tugboat from the upper control room.
June 10, 2015 - As dawn breaks, the project’s first steel girder assembly makes its way down the Hudson River.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly passes Dutchmans Landing Park in the town of Catskill - one of the many beautiful parks along the Hudson River. The Rip Van Winkle Bridge is seen in the background.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly is barged down the Hudson River to the project site.
June 10, 2015 - The project’s first steel girder assembly, measuring 12 feet tall and 400 feet long, begins its journey from the Port of Coeymans to the New NY Bridge project site.
June 10, 2015 - The tugboat Ocean Tower prepares to leave the dock at the Port of Coeymans in Albany County, New York.
June 4, 2015 - The new bridge's main span foundations are reinforced with cages of galvanized steel.
June 4, 2015 - A supervisor oversees the development of the new bridge's foundations.
June 4, 2015 - Ironworkers arrange layer upon layer of steel reinforcements in the new bridge's foundations.
June 4, 2015 - Ironworkers arrange layer upon layer of steel reinforcements in the new bridge's foundations.
June 4, 2015 - A towering arrangement of galvanized steel stands above one of the new bridge's main span pile caps.
May 21, 2015 - Once they are fully assembled, the new bridge's girders measure up to 410 feet long and weigh as much as 1,100 tons.
May 21, 2015 - The massive assemblies for the new bridge are created with interwoven networks of welded plate girders.
May 21, 2015 - Crews assemble the new bridge's steel girders at the Port of Coeymans in upstate New York.
May 21, 2015 - Crews assemble the new bridge's steel girders at the Port of Coeymans in upstate New York.
May 21, 2015 - Over 30 miles of steel will be used to create the new bridge's girders.
May 21, 2015 - The massive assemblies for the new bridge are created with interwoven networks of welded plate girders.
May 21, 2015 - Once they are fully assembled, the new bridge's girders measure up to 410 feet long and weigh as much as 1,100 tons.
May 21, 2015 - Enormous steel girders for the new bridge are assembled at the Port of Coeymans in upstate New York and barged directly to the project site.
May, 2015 - Comment cards were distributed to attendees of the 2015 annual public meetings, providing a means to voice their questions about the project.
May, 2015 - Panelists at the 2015 annual public meeting in Rockland, held on May 14 at Nyack High School, shared what lies ahead for the largest bridge and highway project in the nation.
May, 2015 - New York State Thruway Authority leaders and senior members of Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC were on hand to answer questions posed by attendees of the 2015 annual public meetings.
May, 2015 - Brian Conybeare, special advisor to the Governor, reads questions posed by the audience at the 2015 annual public meeting in Westchester.
May, 2015 - The 2015 Westchester annual public meeting, held on May 12 at the Washington Irving Elementary School in Tarrytown, gave residents an in-depth look at construction progress.
May 6, 2015 - The new bridge's first pier cap, installed along the temporary Westchester work trestle.
May 6, 2015 - The first complete pier on the New NY Bridge project, located near the Westchester shoreline.
May 6, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane places the new bridge's first pier cap with exact precision.
May 6, 2015 - A pair of the new bridge's pier columns, fully prepared for the installation of the first pier cap on the project.
May 5, 2015 - Precast concrete pier caps are stored on nearby barges before their installation atop the pier columns, pictured in the background.
May 5, 2015 - Workers adjust enormous clamps onto I Lift NY's rigging system.
May 5, 2015 - Workers adjust enormous clamps onto I Lift NY's rigging system.
May 5, 2015 - I Lift NY's rigging system is incredibly complex, requiring the assistance of several workers to assemble.
May 5, 2015 - Cranes aboard a temporary work trestle help prepare for the installation of several precast pier caps.
tradesperson, equipped with a fall protection harness, stands atop one of the new bridge's partially completed
May 5, 2015 - A steel-reinforced concrete pier column is prepared for the installation of a precast pier cap.
May 5, 2015 - I Lift NY prepares to raise a precast pile cap.
May 5, 2015 - The I Lift NY super crane, moments before raising a pair of precast pile caps, each weighing 550 tons.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - I Lift NY goes to work on the New NY Bridge project in April 2015, raising 600 tons of foundation materials into place.
April 24, 2015 - I Lift NY goes to work on the New NY Bridge project in April 2015, raising 600 tons of foundation materials into place.
April 24, 2015 - I Lift NY goes to work on the New NY Bridge project in April 2015, raising 600 tons of foundation materials into place.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - The project team observes the first lift of the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - I Lift NY goes to work on the New NY Bridge project in April 2015, raising 600 tons of foundation materials into place.
April 24, 2015 - I Lift NY goes to work on the New NY Bridge project in April 2015, raising 600 tons of foundation materials into place.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 24, 2015 - One of the largest approach span pile caps on the project is carefully placed onto a group of foundation piles by the I Lift NY super crane.
April 2015 - The new bridge's foundations mark the path to the future alongside the existing Tappan Zee Bridge. Over 1000 foundation piles will be installed before the project is completed in 2018.
April 2015 - Floating cranes, including I Lift NY, gather around the New NY Bridge project site.
April 2015 -View of the project site from high above Westchester county.
April 2015 -The new crossing’s foundations lying parallel to the existing Tappan Zee Bridge.
April 2015 -Floating cranes, including I Lift NY, gather around the New NY Bridge project site.
April 2015 -The new crossing’s foundations lying parallel to the existing Tappan Zee Bridge.
April 2015 - Floating cranes, including I Lift NY, gather around the New NY Bridge project site.
April 2015 - Aerial view of the former NYS police barracks in Tarrytown, near the bridge’s Westchester landing.
April 2015 - Aerial view of the Tappan Zee toll plaza in Tarrytown, NY.
April 2015 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site near the Westchester shoreline.
April 2015 - Aerial view of the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) and interchange 10 in South Nyack.
April 2015 - The new crossing’s foundations lying parallel to the existing Tappan Zee Bridge.
April 2015 - The new crossing’s foundations lying parallel to the existing Tappan Zee Bridge.
April 2015 - The view from the Rockland County mountainside shows the footprint of the new bridge. These foundations will soon be filled with steel-reinforced concrete to create solid bases for the twin spans.
April 2015 - The New NY Bridge rises above the placid waters of the Hudson River. The new bridge's foundations stretch hundreds of feet below the surface.
March 31, 2015 - The new bridge's foundations are installed with the help of large, barge-mounted cranes.
March 31, 2015 - Steel rebar cages reinforce the new bridge's foundation piles.
March 31, 2015 - Steel rebar cages in one of the massive main span pile caps.
March 31, 2015 - A view inside one of the steel rebar cages in the new bridge's foundations, prior to being enclosed in concrete.
Foundations piles installed with the help of a large, barge-mounted crane.
March 31, 2015 - A pair of completed pier columns stand alongside a temporary wor
March 31, 2015 - As the sun rises over the project site, crews are one day closer to completing the foundations for the new bridge.
March 31, 2015 - A construction vehicle on a temporary work trestle near the Westchester shoreline.
March 31, 2015 - Pier columns for the new twin-span crossing rise alongside the existing Tappan Zee Bridge.
March 2015 - As the spring of 2015 dawns on the New NY Bridge project, hundreds of construction vessels mobilize on the Hudson River.
February 10, 2015 - The outreach team with Maria Levine’s technology class from Anne M. Dorner Middle school.
February 10, 2015 - Anne M. Dorner Middle School students creating bridges of their own design for the 2015 Engineering Encounters Bridge Design Contest.
February 10, 2015 - Critiquing Anne M. Dorner Middle School students on their bridge designs for the 2015 Engineering Encounters Bridge Design Contest.
February 10, 2015 - Critiquing Anne M. Dorner Middle School students on their bridge designs for the 2015 Engineering Encounters Bridge Design Contest.
February 10, 2015 - Critiquing Anne M. Dorner Middle School students on their bridge designs for the 2015 Engineering Encounters Bridge Design Contest.
February 10, 2015 - Critiquing Anne M. Dorner Middle School students on their bridge designs for the 2015 Engineering Encounters Bridge Design Contest.
February 10, 2015 - Students from Anne M. Dormer Middle School raise questions to the project outreach team.
January 20, 2015 - Installation of a geosynthetic reinforced earth system in South Nyack.
January 20, 2015 - Teamwork is paramount on the New NY Bridge project, with Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC collaborating with subcontractors in the field.
January 20, 2015 - Additional galvanized rebar arrives at the Rockland landing’s northern abutment.
January 20, 2015 - An iron worker ties rebar with steel wire.
January 20, 2015 - Rebar is secured by an iron worker, who ties the galvanized steel where it intersects.
January 20, 2015 - Rebar is carefully arranged according to project specifications at the Rockland landing’s northern
December 17, 2014 - Carpenter Laureen Hart assembling formwork.
December 17, 2014 - Climbing form assembly at Tomkins Cove.
December 17, 2014 - Climbing form assembly at Tomkins Cove.
December 5, 2014 - Climbing form assembly at Tomkins Cove.
December 5, 2014 - Climbing form assembly at Tomkins Cove.
December 5, 2014 - Climbing form assembly at Tomkins Cove.
December 4, 2014 - Aggregate is funneled through a tube and vibrated into the soil with a high-energy ram.
December 4, 2014 - Compacted aggregate supports the surrounding soil at the Rockland abutment.
December 4, 2014 - A high-energy ram compacts aggregate into the earth at the Rockland abutment
November 25, 2014 - Rebar installation inside one of the approach span pile caps.
November 25, 2014 - Installing concrete in the pier 42 piles.
November 25, 2014 - Installing rebar in the pier 8 pile cap.
November 25, 2014 - Rebar installation inside one of the approach span pile caps.
November 25, 2014 - Rebar installation inside one of the approach span pile caps.
November 20, 2014 - One of the project’s floating batch plants at the Westchester work tressel.
November 20, 2014 - of the pier 39 columns, the first columns of the New NY Bridge.
November 20, 2014 - View of the pier 39 columns, the first columns of the New NY Bridge.
November 13, 2014 - the formwork for the pier 39 columns.
November 13, 2014 - Removing the formwork for the pier 39 columns.
November 13, 2014 - Removing the formwork for the pier 39 columns.
November 13, 2014 - Removal of the formwork for the pier 39 columns, revealing the first columns of the New NY Bridge.
November 13, 2014 - View of the formwork for the pier 39 columns.
November 13, 2014 - Removal of the formwork for the pier 39 columns, revealing the first columns of the New NY Bridge.
November 12, 2014 - View of the formwork for the pier 39 columns.
November 12, 2014 - View of the formwork for View of piers 38 & 37 with I Lift NY in the background.
November 11, 2014 - Placing concrete in the pier 8 pile cap.
November 11, 2014 - One of the main span pile caps with its first layer of rebar installed.
November 6, 2014 - One of the main span pile caps with its first layer of rebar installed.
October 21, 2014 - Installing the formwork for the pier 39 columns.
October 21, 2014 - Installing the formwork for the pier 39 columns.
October 21, 2014 - Installing the formwork for the pier 39 columns.
October 10, 2014 - Brian Brian Conybeare at White Plains Middle School
October 2014 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site from Westchester County.
October 2014 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site.
October 2014 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site from Rockland County.
October 2014 - Westchester Work Trestle
October 2014 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site from Westchester County.
October 2014 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site.
October 2014 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site from Rockland County.
October 2014 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site from Rockland County.
October 2014 - Aerial view of the Tappan Zee Bridge main span.
October 2014 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site from Westchester County.
October 2014 - Aerial view of the Tappan Zee Bridge main span.
October 2014 - Aerial view of the New NY Bridge project site from Westchester County.
October 8, 2014 - I Lift NY passed under the Tappan Zee Bridge to the north side.
October 8, 2014 - I Lift NY passing underneath the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 8, 2014 - I Lift NY passing underneath the Tappan Zee Bridge
October 8, 2014 - I Lift NY passing underneath the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 8, 2014 - I Lift NY passing underneath the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 8, 2014 - I Lift NY passing underneath the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 8, 2014 - I Lift NY passing underneath the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 8, 2014 - I Lift NY passing underneath the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 7, 2014 - Installing the formwork for the pier 39 columns.
October 7, 2014 - Installing the formwork for the pier 39 columns. Photo Credit: New York State Thruway Authority.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY passes the Statue of Liberty on its way to the project site.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY passes One World Trade Center on its way to the project site.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY passes One World Trade Center on its way to the project site.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY passes New York City on its way to the project site.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY passes New York City on its way to the project site.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY passes New York City on its way to the project site.
October 6, 2014 - View from I Lift NY’s gantry.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY passes the George Washington Bridge on its way to the project site.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY passes the George Washington Bridge on its way to the project site.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY approaches the Tappan Zee Bridge.
October 6, 2014 - Tugboats guide I Lift NY up the Hudson River under the watchful eyes of the U.S. Coast Guard, local and state police.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY arrives at the Tappan Zee.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY arrives in the Hudson Valley.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY’s boom, or crane arm.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY arrives in the Hudson Valley.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY arrives at the Tappan Zee.
October 6, 2014 - I Lift NY arrives at the Tappan Zee.
September 23, 2014 - Transporting the precast approach span pile caps to the project site.
September 19, 2014 - of the project‘s floating concrete batch plants moving across the project site.
September 17, 2014 - Installing rebar in the pier 39 pile cap.
September 17, 2014 - Rebar in the pier 39 pile cap.
September 17, 2014 - Rebar in the pier 39 pile cap.
September 17, 2014 - Installing rebar for the pier 39 columns.
September 11, 2014 - Preparing pier 43, part of the Westchester landing of the new bridge.
September 10, 2014 - Workers installing rebar cages inside one of the project‘s approach span pile caps.
September 5, 2014 - Installing a pile cap tub for the project‘s approach span.
September 5, 2014 - Installing a pile cap tub for the project‘s approach span.
September 5, 2014 - One of the project‘s main span pile caps after being lowered into the Hudson River.
September 5, 2014 - Some of the nearly 30 barge mounted cranes performing operations near the main span.
September 5, 2014 - One of the project‘s approach span pile caps prior to dewatering.
September 5, 2014 - The rebar for the first pair of pier columns rises out of an approach span pile cap.
August 27, 2014 - One of the project‘s main span pile caps.
August 27, 2014 - Installing rebar inside one of the project‘s pile caps.
August 27, 2014 - Installing rebar inside one of the project‘s pile caps.
August 26, 2014 - A strand jack inside one of the project‘s main span pile caps during lowering operations.
August 26, 2014 - Inside one of the project‘s main span pile caps as it is lowered into the river.
August 26, 2014 - Preparing the lowering system inside one of the project‘s main span pile caps.
August 22, 2014 - A strand jack inside a main span pile cap prior to lowering operations.
August 20, 2014 - Impact pile driving on the project site.
August 2014 - Aerial view from Rockland
August 2014 - Aerial view from Westchester
August 2014 - Main Span Pile Cap Construction
August 2014 - Aerial view from Rockland
August 2014 - Main Span and Rockland Approach
August 2014 - Pile Installation on the Rockland Approach
August 2014 - Pile Driving Operations
August 2014 - Rockland Temporary Trestle
August 2014 - Westchester Temporary Trestle
August 2014 - Main Span
August 2014 - Main Span
July 30, 2014 - Subcontractors assembling a rebar cage for a foundation pile at the project‘s Tomkins Cove staging area.
July 30, 2014 - Assembly of concrete forms at the project‘s Tomkins Cove staging area.
July 30, 2014 - Inside a rebar cage that was assembled at the project‘s Tomkins Cove staging area.
July 30, 2014 - Subcontractors assembling a rebar cage at the project‘s Tomkins Cove staging area.
July 30, 2014 - Subcontractors assembling a rebar cage at the project‘s Tomkins Cove staging area.
July 2014 - One of the project‘s main span pile caps.
July 2014 - Pier 31 Formwork for the pile cap being assembled
July 2014 - Pier 31
July 2014 - Pier 32 Concrete operations for connecting the precast panels. The concrete is being pumped from the floating batch plant. This operation will make the base of the massive pile cap into one solid slab - the length of a football field.
July 2014 - Pier 31 Formwork for the pile cap being assembled
July 2014 - Pier 31 Formwork for the pile cap completion
July 2014 - Concrete operations
July 2014 - Concrete operations
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier Cap 32 piles
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation Surveyor verifying exact placement
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation Surveyor verifying exact placement
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation Surveyor verifying exact placement
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation Surveyor verifying exact placement
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation Surveyor verifying exact placement
Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - A look at Pier 31 Precast pile cap installations from the river
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - Pier 31 Precast pile cap installation
July 2014 - A TZC Supervisor amid the piles of pier cap 32
July 2014 - A Surveyor amid the piles of pier cap 32
A Surveyor amid the piles of pier cap 32
July 2014 - Pier 32 pile cap
July 2014 - Main span pile cap construction
July 2014 - Vibratory hammer driving a steel pipe pile
July 2014 - Vibratory hammer driving a steel pipe pile
July 2014 - the vibratory hammer supporting the pile driving
July 2014 - A dock builder supporting the pile driving operation
July 2014 - Vibratory hammer driving a steel pipe pile
July 2014 - Main span pile cap construction
July 2014 - Main span pile cap construction
June 2014 - Main span pile cap construction
June 2014 - Main span pile cap construction
June 2014 - View of project from the Tappan Zee Bridge
June 2014 - 160-foot pipe pile being prepared for installation
May 14, 2014 - President Obama shakes hands with event participants.
May 14, 2014 - President Obama calling for infrastructure enhancement throughout the country.
May 14, 2014 - Governor Cuomo speaking to community leaders and local residents.
May 14, 2014 - Governor Andrew Cuomo introducing President Obama in Tarrytown, NY.
May 14, 2014 - Chris Horton, Operating Engineer for Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC shaking hands with Governor Cuomo.
May 2014 - Aerial View of the Main Span toward NYC
May 2014 - Aerial View of Main Span from Westchester
May 2014 - Aerial View of Pile Installation Work
May 2014 - Aerial View of Main Span Pile Installation from Westchester
May 2014 - Aerial View from Westchester
May 2014 - Aerial View of the Rockland Trestle
May 2014 - Main Span Pile Installation
May 2014 - Main Span Pile Installation
May 2014 - Aerial View of the Existing Bridge from Westchester
May 2014 - Aerial View of the Rockland Approach
May 2014 - Aerial View of Main Span Pile Installation
May 2014 - Aerial View from Westchester
May 2014 - Aerial View of the Rockland Landing
May 2014 - Aerial View of Work at the Main Span
May 2014 - Aerial View from Westchester
May 2014 - Aerial View from Westchester
March 2014 - Over 100 community members in attendance at the Rockland 2014 Annual Public Meeting
March 2014 - Team members providing project updates at Rockland 2014 Annual Public Meeting
March 2014 - A display board with a digital illustration of the new bridge at the Rockland 2014 Annual Public Meeting
March 2014 - Brian Conybeare sharing construction and design details at the Westchester 2014 Annual Public Meeting
March 2014 - Team members present project updates at Westchester 2014 Annual Public Meeting
March 2014 - A panel of experts respond to questions from the public at the Westchester 2014 Annual Public Meeting
March 2014 - Permanent Pile Installation In March 2014
March 2014 - Permanent Pile Installation in March 2014
March 2014 - View of project site from Westchester
February 24, 2014 - Outreach team member Andrew O'Rourke and local children build a LEGO replica of the New NY Bridge at the Trove, White Plains Library
February 24, 2014 - Outreach team member Andrew O'Rourke and local children build a LEGO replica of the New NY Bridge at the Trove, White Plains Library
February 12, 2014 - Brian Conybeare speaks to student and Assistant Principal Tracy Smith of Nyack High School about the New NY Bridge
December 2013 - Aerial view of Main Span Work
December 2013 - Aerial View from Westchester
December 2013 - Test Pile Load Test
December 2013 - Permanent Pile Installation at Main Span
December 2013 - Permanent Pile Installation at Main Span
November 2013 - Test Pile Load Test
November 2013 - Test Pile Load Test
November 2013 - One of TZC's Massive Cranes
November 2013 - Noise Barrier Removal in Rockland
November 2013 - Noise Barrier Removal in Rockland
November 2013 - Noise Barrier Removal in Rockland
November 2013 - Installation of Permanent Piles
November 2013 - Installation of Permanent Piles
October 2013 - Dredging Operations
October 2013 - Dredging Operations
October 2013 - Dredging Operations
October 2013 - Dredging Operations
October 2013 - Presentation by Brian Conybeare
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - Typical Barge and Tug
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - Tappan Zee Bridge
September 2013 - Quality Control of Permanent Piles
September 2013 - Welding Operations
September 2013 - Quality Control of Permanent Piles
September 2013 - Installation of Permanent Piles
Dredging Bucket
September 2013 - Dredging Bucket.
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - View of Project Site from Losee Park Tarrytown, NY
September 2013 - Dredging Operations
September 2013 - Dredging Operations
September 2013 - Steel Piles on Site
September 2013 - Rockland Landing Bulkhead
September 2013 - Steel Piles on Site
September 2013 - Welding of Test Piles
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - Dredging Operations
September 2013 - Dredging Operations
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - Dredging Operations
September 2013 - Dredging Operations
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - Installation of Test Piles
September 2013 - Test Pile Testing
August 2013 - View of Site from Rockland
August 2013 - Rockland Bulkhead Construction
July 2013 - Test Pile Operations begin near the main span on July 30, 2013.
June 2013 - Sturgeon monitoring devices are placed in the river as part of the Ecological Management Program.
June 2013 - Sturgeon monitoring devices are placed in the river as part of the Ecological Management Program.
June 2013 - Sturgeon monitoring devices are placed in the river as part of the Ecological Management Program.
May 2013 - Geotechnical Boring operations continue at various locations.
May 2013 - Geotechnical Boring operations continue at various locations.
May 2013 - A TZC Geotechnical Engineer reviews soil and core samples from the bottom of the Hudson River.
May 2013 - A TZC Geotechnical Engineer reviews soil and core samples from the bottom of the Hudson River.
May 2013 - Crew boats make frequent trips around the project site.
May 2013 - TZC's Environmental engineers install the first of several environmental monitors for the New NY Bridge project.
May 2013 - TZC's Environmental engineers install the first of several environmental monitors for the New NY Bridge project.
May 2013 - TZC's Environmental engineers install the first of several environmental monitors for the New NY Bridge project.
March 2013 - First barge for the geotechnical testing arrives on site
March 2013 - First barge for the geotechnical testing arrives on site
February 2013 - New NY Bridge Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Forum held February 14 2013.
February 2013 - New NY Bridge Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Forum held February 14 2013.
February 2013 - New NY Bridge Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Forum held February 14 2013.
February 2013 - New NY Bridge Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Forum held February 14 2013.
February 2013 - Project kickoff meeting
February 2013 - Project kickoff meeting
February 2013 - Project kickoff meeting
