Demolishing The TZB: River Road Closes For 4 Weeks

NYACK, NY — Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC) is preparing to remove the existing Tappan Zee Bridge to complete the second span of the new bridge. The initial demolition effort will require a complete closure of the portion of River Road in South Nyack/Grand View that crosses underneath the existing span for up to four weeks.

The work will require the use of mobile cranes and other equipment as TZC removes large sections of concrete and steel from the area.

Officials said the contractor would employ noise mitigation techniques to minimize impacts to residents.

The closure is scheduled to begin Tuesday and extend into early November, six days per week (Monday through Saturday), between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.

During the closure, a detour route will be established to lead vehicles onto Route 9W.

To safely accomplish the demolition, TZC and the New York State Thruway Authority are working closely with emergency and first responder agencies, Rockland County transportation officials, elected officials, affected school districts, and commercial bus companies that service the area. Alternate routes commuter bus services have also been established. The closure site will be monitored 24/7 by project safety personnel who will provide temporary access for emergency service vehicles.

Cyclists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area, as demolition efforts will require extended waiting periods on River Road. Project safety personnel will hold bicycle traffic for up to an hour on weekdays and up to 15 minutes on Saturdays. Access will be provided without extended waiting periods on Sundays.

PHOTO: New York Thruway Authority