What problems exist on the bridge?
The bridge originally was designed to handle much less traffic than it does now. Separately from this project, the Thruway Authority has responded with a range of maintenance projects, including a deck replacement project (This is an external link and will open in a new browser window) now under way. While the deck replacement project will certainly reduce repair-related traffic delays, it will not add an emergency breakdown lane or address congestion in the corridor.
