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tappan Zee hudson riVer Crossing proJeCt

The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project, located in state-of-the art engineering and construction innovations Rockland and Westchester Counties, New York, is a design for the world to emulate. The construction project also build project for the New York State Thruway Authority. embodies New York State’s commitment to the economic It is one of the most important projects in the United development and growth of small businesses in civil States today. The project has the backing of President construction and transportation. Obama and Governor Cuomo, along with the support of the FHWA, NYSDOT and the NYS Thruway Authority. GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRACTORS The existing single bridge, built in the 1950s, will be The Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project is the demolished and replaced with two new parallel bridges largest of its type in New York State and the country. It directly north of the current alignment. will engage disadvantaged business enterprises and minority, women-owned and small business enterprises The Tappan Zee Bridge provides the only interstate and all phases and design and construction. highway crossing of the Hudson River for the 48- mile stretch between the George Washington Bridge The Hudson River Bridge Constructors is committed (Interstate 95) and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to working with you as small businesses to grow your (Interstate 84). It is a vital link between the population fi rm and your capabilities on this project and in the and employment centers of Rockland and Westchester marketplace. Counties and is a major route for freight movement. Consider the potential of a new relationship with world The new bridge is a world class structure that will class builders who know their business. represent a new crossing for the Hudson River as well as

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