After Washington bridge collapse, concerns rise about Kosciuszko Bridge
Data from a new report by Congressmember Carolyn Maloney places the Kosciuszko Bridge at the bottom of a list ranking the traffic safety and infrastructure safety of state bridges. According to the report, the bridge has received a total of 49 flags — 21 more than it had in 2007 — from state Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) inspectors for noted damages and needed repairs that may affect the long-term durability of the bridge.
The bridge also ranks last for the number of accidents and traffic delays in recent years.
The report was compiled using state conditions data available from the NYSDOT. Its findings comes on the heels of the state agency announcing that they are moving forward with the $800 million Kosciuszko Bridge Project, which is set to accept bids this summer and begin construction in Fall 2013.