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Search results for "New York State Thruway Authority" ...
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A Bridge Too Old
This story exposed the deteriorating condition of New York's Tappan Zee Bridge. The Journal News exposed structural decay, falling safety ratings and the failure of restoration efforts. The state Thruway Authority resisted disclosure of the inspection reports that disclosed these conditions.
Tags: bridges; Tappan Zee Bridge; FOI; New York State Thruway Authority; roads; inspections; highway
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A Bridge Too Old
This story shows that in spite of more than $300 million in repairs, the Tappan Zee bridge has worse safety ratings than it did ten years ago. The reporters used a computer analysis of government records for their story.
Tags: Federal Highway Administration; National Bridge Inventory; bridge safety; New York State Thruway Authority; public funds; transportation