Bridge authority outlines plans for span safety

ALBANY — The New York State Bridge Authority has outlined actions it plans to take to ensure bridge safety following a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation for multiple state bridges to undergo risk assessment evaluations for potential collapse if a large vessel hits bridge supports. A March 18 NTSB report recommended 13 bridges in the state, including the Rip Van Winkle Bridge that spans across the Hudson River from Catskill to Greenport, to undergo evaluations. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.

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