Congressman Lawler Expresses Concerns Regarding Cuomo Bridge Lawsuit

By Idy Perl

Congressman Mike Lawler is responding to the recent lawsuit that was filed by the NYS Thruway to the builders of the Gov Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, as was reported by Rockland Daily here https://www.rocklanddaily.com/news/nys-thruway-sues-cuomo-bridge-builders.

In a statement to the NYS DOT Lawler expressed his concerns about the safety of the bridge following the recent reports that were mentioned in the lawsuit. His statement also asks for clarification regarding the parts of the bridge that are not up to standard, how much it would cost to fix, and if it poses any current danger. 

"It is simply unfathomable that the Thruway Authority hasn't come clean regarding the potential issues with structural integrity on the Tappan Zee Bridge," Congressman Lawler said. "During my time in the New York State Assembly, I sounded the alarm after it was revealed that bolts on the bridge were failing, and now here we are, three years later, talking about another issue impacting the structural integrity of this bridge.  The Thruway Authority and Governor Hochul need to provide immediate answers about when they became aware of the issue, what the long-term impacts may be on the bridge, and what the cost will be to Hudson Valley taxpayers to ensure it remains stable for decades to come. The gross incompetence of the Hochul Administration is on full display, once again."