Tappan Zee Constructors (TZC) is scheduled to install communications equipment near the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-287) in Tarrytown next week. The work will necessitate overnight lane closures on the Thruway in both directions.
Specific lane closure times are listed in the chart below.
| DATE: | CLOSURES BEGIN: | CLOSURES END: | LOCATION: |
| Mon. 4/29 | 8 p.m. – Two left lanes 10:30 p.m. – Three left lanes |
5 a.m., Tue. 4/30 | Southbound (I-87/I-287) from exit 11 to exit 9 |
| Tue. 4/30 | 8 p.m. – Two left lanes 10:30 p.m. – Three left lanes |
5 a.m., Wed. 5/1 | Southbound from exit 11 to exit 9 |
| Wed. 5/1 | 9 p.m. – Two right lanes | 7 a.m., Thur. 5/2 | Northbound from exit 9 to exit 11 |
| Thur. 5/2 | 9 p.m. – Two right lanes | 7 a.m., Fri. 5/3 | Northbound from exit 9 to exit 11 |
| Fri. 5/3 | 10 p.m. – Two right lanes | 8 a.m., Sat. 5/4 | Northbound from exit 9 to exit 11 |
Bicycle/Pedestrian Path
Construction of the shared bicycle and pedestrian path continues.
At the Rockland Landing, crews will construct new curb and sidewalk from Lowland Drive approximately 500 feet north of South Franklin St. Extension.
On the bridge, TZC will continue to install glass panels on the northern side of the westbound span for the path’s overlooks and work on the path’s barrier.
At the Westchester Landing, construction continues at the terminus site walls, storage building, visitor pavilion and canopy area. Operations include excavation, and the placement of sub-base, concrete masonry units, light pole foundations, rebar, concrete and conduit.
Additional work includes:
- Excavation, grading, pouring concrete and drainage work near bridge landings
- Internal work and area preparation at the Thruway Maintenance and New York State Police facilities
- Dismantling of the old bridge, weather permitting
Boater Safety
Periodic partial closures of the main navigation channel may be necessary, as TZC continues to dismantle the Tappan Zee Bridge’s west anchor span and salvage the collapsed east anchor span. Cranes, barges and other equipment may occupy parts of the channel during this time. Boaters are strongly encouraged to avoid the project site during the closures and to avoid the Regulated Navigation Areas, located east and west of the main channel.
Times and dates of the potential, partial closures are subject to change and will appear in the U.S. Coast Guard’s weekly Notice to Mariners; on the project’s Twitter feed (@NewNYBridge); and broadcast on Marine Radio Channel 22A. Tappan Zee Constructors can be contacted via Marine Radio Channel 16 for assistance.
Rockland and Westchester marine units continue to patrol the project site.
More boater safety information, including the U.S. Coast Guard Notice to Mariners, a construction site map and GPS-tracked construction vessel locations, can be found at NewNYBridge.com/Boater.
The New York State Thruway Authority provides this information as a public service. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Nothing in these guidelines shall supersede the actual construction conditions, and regulations set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard.
All lane closures are subject to change due to traffic, weather or emergency situations. Please visit http://www.thruway.ny.gov/travelers/map/ for real-time information regarding traffic conditions.
