Port Authority Prepares to Rebuild GWB With New Toll Money
The George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest spans on the planet, just got a critical shot in the arm to keep it standing for decades to come. The Port Authority announced yesterday that the 80-year-old bridge will be receiving a half-billion dollar rehabilitation program.
The first round of work, which costs $230 million will include rehabilitating the 178th and 179th Street bus ramps, planning work for the rehabilitation of the Center Avenue and Lemoine Avenue bridges, and planning for rehabilitation work on the bridge’s lower level. The total cost is estimated between $460 and $480 million. Read More
