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In an effort to enhance the safety and longevity of Hudson Valley infrastructure, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is removing and replacing the eastbound and westbound bridges carrying Interstate 84 over Metro-North Railroad lines in the town of Fishkill, Dutchess County. Work on the $15.8 million project began in April 2018. “Replacing the aging bridges over the Metro-North Beacon Rail line on I-84 with modern new structures ensures this important interstate highway will remain safe and efficient for the more than 50,000 freight, commercial and passenger vehicles who use it daily,” said Paul Karas, acting DOT commissioner. “Governor Cuomo is committed to improving New York State’s infrastructure so it will remain safe and functional for generations to come.” Karas also said keeping I-84 in good condition enables trucks and commerce to proceed without impediment in the Hudson Valley region. The
JFK to Transform Into a World-Class 21st Century Airport … for $13B
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old three-span bridges, built in the early 1960s, will be replaced with a single, modern continuous span bridge that will contribute to better traffic flow and operations. The bridge will improve the horizontal and vertical clearance over the railroad line, making certain it meets current bridge height requirements over the railroad tracks. In addition to the new bridge, the eastbound Exit 12 on-ramp and the westbound Exit 12 off-ramp will be raised to adjust the vertical clearance over the railroad, and the I-84 deceleration lane to the off ramp will be lengthened. Pavement, guiderail, signs and pavement markings within the project limits will all be replaced, as part of the overall construction plans. In keeping with Gov. Cuomo’s Drivers First Initiative, the project has been designed to minimize impacts to the traveling public. Construction will be accelerated to limit the length of construction on the interstate. Traffic will be maintained in both directions on I-84 for the duration of the project. The Exit 12 exit ramp will be closed with a posted detour for roughly seven days. Lane and the ramp closures will be announced in advance. Bridge construction is not expected to impact the rail line, but area motorists Gov. Cuomo’s Office photo On the airport’s north side, the proposed new $3 billion, will need to be extra cautious during
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced an historic $13 billion plan to transform John F. Kennedy International Airport into a modern 21st century airport anchored by two new world-class international terminal complexes on the airport’s north and south sides. This record investment — including $12 billion in private funding — advances the governor’s vision for a unified and interconnected airport system with best-in-class passenger amenities, centralized ground transportation options and vastly improved roadways that collectively will see JFK page 46
1.2 million sq. ft. terminal will be developed by JetBlue.
see FISHKILL page 40