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Finding a Fix for the Tappan Zee

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The Tappan Zee bridge with 140,000 cars crossing each day. The number is expected to go up to 200,000. The bridge is structurally deficient. The cost for a new bridge is up to $16 billion. The needs throughout the New York area are shown.

Fixing America's bridges

02/15/2011

The situation in New York. The Tappan Zee bridge has no break down lanes for the 140,000 cars crossing the Hudson River each day. The number of cars will go up to 200,000. The bridge is structurally deficient. Putting a new bridge could cost upto $16 billion. The needs throughout New York.

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