Harry Posted November 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 3, 2009 Despite a red light in funding from the governor early this month, the state is moving forward with the much-anticipated project to replace the Kosciuszko Bridge, officials said. The state Department of Transportation will be forced to make a number of budget cuts after Gov. Paterson deemed its five-year capital program too expensive, but plans to replace the 70-year-old span will not be halted, an agency spokesman said. The $25.8 billion capital package allocated $403.9 million for the first construction phase of the new Kosciuszko Bridge, with 80% paid for by the feds. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2009/11/03/2009-11-03_kosciuszko_rehab_gets_green_light.html#ixzz0VoU8xbSz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBO Posted November 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 3, 2009 :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Local Posted November 3, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 3, 2009 Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted November 3, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 3, 2009 That new bridge looks a lot better than the current eyesore. I remember back in the day before they paved the deck of the bridge. Cars used to make a grinding noise when it went over the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted November 3, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 3, 2009 When heading towards Brooklyn I avoid the Kosciuszko bridge and instead go over the Pulaski bridge which goes into McGuiness Blvd into the BQE. Going eastbound it is better to take the service road under the BQE and then get on the ramp to the BQE where the Kosciuszko bridge begins. They are going to need those extra lanes on the new bridge, a lot of truck traffic on the BQE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted November 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 3, 2009 When heading towards Brooklyn I avoid the Kosciuszko bridge and instead go over the Pulaski bridge which goes into McGuiness Blvd into the BQE. Going eastbound it is better to take the service road under the BQE and then get on the ramp to the BQE where the Kosciuszko bridge begins. They are going to need those extra lanes on the new bridge, a lot of truck traffic on the BQE. too many lights on mcguiness, I as a truck driver have to worry about d.o.t setting up truck inspections near the entrace to the b.q.e on mcguiness and meeker, I'd rather sit on that horrific traffic. but i'm happy to see a new bridge going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanfortitude Posted November 4, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2009 Oh my god! They're actually tending to the issue! @_@ awesome!:tup::tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted November 4, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 4, 2009 Epic! :eek: :tup: - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted November 4, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 4, 2009 That new bridge looks a lot better than the current eyesore. I remember back in the day before they paved the deck of the bridge. Cars used to make a grinding noise when it went over the bridge. I thought that grinding sound was pretty cool though. I actually preferred that over the paved road. Anyways, finally a new bridge at last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted November 4, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 4, 2009 Wow that's alotta dough for that bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted November 4, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 4, 2009 Wow that's alotta dough for that bridge It's not just the bridge, it's the whole operation of taking down the old one, decontaminating the soil for the foundations etc. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Car 09 Posted November 4, 2009 Share #12 Posted November 4, 2009 I thought that grinding sound was pretty cool though. I actually preferred that over the paved road. Anyways, finally a new bridge at last! I thought it sound more like a humming noise when the road had those metal patterns and lines on the road.About time they are getting a new bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted November 4, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 4, 2009 Oh yeah, true, it was more a humming sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted November 7, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 7, 2009 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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