July 2015
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Heavy Metal:    
Bridge Starts Taking Shape with Installation of First Section of Structural Steel
Following months of careful planning and with the use of the project's king of cranes, the New NY Bridge team installed the span's first section of structural steel on June 17: a 410-foot segment of welded girders that will support the road deck.
Celebrate-and Navigate-Safely: 

With the 2015 recreational boating season hitting full stride this weekend as boaters celebrate Independence Day on the water, the New NY Bridge project team and local law enforcement officials remain committed to helping all boaters navigate safely near the work area. Boaters are reminded to be extra vigilant around commercial vessels and the construction zone, especially the no-wake low-speed zone at the Tappan Zee Bridge.
 
Restoring the Reefs:
Oyster reefs were once a predominant feature of the Hudson River, supporting vast and diverse communities of aquatic life. But past decades of pollution and overharvesting led to a decline in oyster populations in the area to near-extinction. In recent years, however, there have been promising signs of recovery.
 
Third Concrete Batch Plant Arrives: 

The addition of a third floating concrete batch plant this week enables the New NY Bridge project to shift into an even higher gear. Capable of delivering 180 cubic yards of concrete per hour - more than twice as much as the initial two batch plants combined - the new mixing platform will supply concrete for the new bridge's remaining foundations and piers as well as its 419-foot towers, which will begin later this summer. 
 

[VIDEO] Setting Sail: 

After a stunningly beautiful trip down the Hudson River, the first 12' tall, 400' long section of structural steel arrived at the New NY Bridge construction site on Thursday June 10, 2015. The girder sections, weighing up to 1,100 tons are assembled at the Port of Coeymans in Albany County and then barged to the project site. The trip can take from 12 to 20 hours depending on weather, tides and other conditions. The individual steel girders, totaling 31 miles in length before assembly, are all made in the USA and will support the road deck of the new twin span bridge. 
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
How can my company apply for subcontracting work on the project?  
A:

Businesses interested in obtaining contracts for the New NY Bridge project should reach out to Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC through the TZC website, TappanZeeConstructors.com. 


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