Date Set For Partial Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge

Patch ^ | 1/6/19

[Impala64ssa]

It may sound like fireworks, but the reality is that a controlled demolition of the part of the old Tappan Zee Bridge will take place Saturday, Jan. 12. According to a document on the Thruway Authority's website, Tappan Zee Constructors, the company that built the new Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, will be taking down the old bridge's damaged east anchor span around 9:30 a.m.

If the weather is bad, the work will be done Sunday, Jan. 13.

Traffic will be stopped on the Thruway (I-287/I-87) approaching the new bridge around 9 a.m. for about 45 minutes between exits 11 (Nyack-South Nyack-US Route 9W) and 9 (Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow-Route 9).

There will also be a temporary closure of the Hudson River main navigation channel.

After the controlled explosion, Tappan Zee Constructors will inspect the roadway before the highway reopens to traffic.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area and find alternate routes on the day of the demolition.

Officials said the work is expected to cause a "brief loud noise comparable to a single set of fireworks," People are advised to keep indoors or leased during the operation.

Service on the Metro-North Railroad Hudson Line is not expected to be impacted, but a brief delay may occur.

The construction company said that, after the demolition, portions of the old east anchor span will be visible above the water line. Those portions will remain visible as the span is removed from the Hudson River.

Tappan Zee Constructors issued a statement Saturday morning regarding their plans:

"Tappan Zee Constructors (TZC) is planning for the limited use of explosives to lower the old Tappan Zee Bridge's east anchor span on Saturday, January 12, weather permitting. Through extensive engineering analysis, it has been determined that this is the safest method to proceed with lowering the span given its current state. TZC has worked with local, state and federal agencies to review the controlled demolition plans and subsequent operations to remove the steel from the Hudson River. Throughout the planning and execution of this operation, the safety of our workers and the traveling public is our top priority."

[litehaus]

Ya think the “VIBES” may cause some tunnel to ‘drop its ceiling’ ?

[Impala64ssa]

It seems that everything that was built when I was a little kid is getting torn down and replaced
Tell me about it! When my daughter was going to college in Tampa, she flew into JFK one spring break, in the middle of a term project on mkd 20th century architecture. We stopped by the old TWA terminal so she could take pics, while I was thinking just our luck a PA cop or someone from the TSA would get the wrong idea. Then we stopped by the old Unisphere and what's left of the N.Y. Pavilion from the World's Fair. Just then it hit me, I remember seeing these things being built and here's my lovely daughter running around taking notes and pictures as if she stumbled on some ancient archeological ruins. We ARE getting old!🤔☺😐🤤