NYS Thruway: What is the future of New York’s “Main Street”?
NYS Thruway: What is the Future of New York’s “Main Street”?
Jaguarari Monday, November 26 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Hearst Media Center | 645 Shaker Rd., Albany, N.Y. 12211 | Lunch Provided
Join us for a panel discussion to examine the future of New York’s Main Street
Moderated by Casey Seiler, State Editor & Columnist, Times Union
The Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway, built in the early 1950’s, is one of the oldest components of the National Interstate Highway System and one of the longest toll roads in the nation. The Thruway System also plays a vital role in New York State’s economy. This 570-mile superhighway, with 809 bridges, 118 interchanges, 11 toll barriers, and 27 service areas, connects New York’s principal cities, rural areas, and tourist destinations. The Thruway has seen some significant investment recently, principally with the construction of the new Mario Cuomo (Tappan Zee) Bridge. Other exciting improvements are coming, including electronic tolling and new service areas. However, the Thruway’s core—its pavement and bridges—are aging and it shows. Much of the system, all built at the same time some 60 years ago, is at the end of its useful life and will need to be reconstructed. This panel discussion will examine the Thruway’s current road and bridge conditions; compare prior and current construction methods; assess current and projected revenues; and project the financing and construction requirements for a modern 21st Century Thruway system.
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