The Bear Mountain Bridge, which celebrated its centennial in 2024, is set for major upgrades beginning in 2026. The New York State Bridge Authority has announced plans to replace the aging deck, widen sidewalks, upgrade concrete barriers, and install climb-deterrent fencing on this historic span. Historical Context When the Bear Mountain Bridge opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1924, it marked a significant achievement in engineering as the longest suspension bridge in the world at that time. It provided the first vehicular crossing over the Hudson River between New York City and Albany. Now officially designated as the Purple Heart Veterans … Continue reading Bear Mountain Bridge’s $62.1M Overhaul to Address 7.8M Annual Crossings