Rehabilitation of two key Suffolk County bridges was completed on Friday, as part of an $8.7 million project, New York officials said.
Robert Moses Causeway over Ocean Parkway and the Great Neck Road, or Route 47, bridge over Sunrise Highway received extensive upgrades, including the replacement of bridge joints and bridge bearings, ensuring service for the next 50 years, according to a statement by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
"Investing in infrastructure that enhances safety and keeps people and goods moving for many decades to come is essential to the future of Long Island and our state," Hochul said. "This project not only provided immediate upgrades to two bridges that are vital to travel on Long Island, but it will also ensure that these important crossings remain in service for another half