An $8.7 Million project to rehabilitate the Robert Moses Causeway and Great Neck Road bridges is complete.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of the project that rehabilitated two bridges along heavily traveled roadways in Suffolk County improving travel for tens of thousands of Long Island motorists who cross these structures every day.
Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine said, “Maintaining our roads and investing in public infrastructure remains a top priority in Suffolk County. I am thankful for this municipal cooperation to ensure these critical projects are complete and that our motorists remain safe.”
The project added new high-performance bridge joints and made other improvements to the Great Neck Road (County Route 47) bridge over Sunrise Highway (State Route 27) in the Town of Babylon and the Robert Moses Causeway bridge over Ocean Parkway in the Town of Islip, extending the service life of the structures for approximately 50 years.
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 century, fostering continued growth and prosperity for our local communities.”
The Robert Moses Causeway is a major access route to Long Island’s amazing beaches and recreational attractions, including Robert Moses State Park, Jones Beach, Gilgo State Park and the fishing docks at Captree State Park. Great Neck Road is a vital county road connecting businesses, homes, parks and schools in North Amityville and Copiague and provides a pedestrian crossing over Sunrise Highway for Copiague’s high school and middle school.
Originally constructed in the early 1960s, both bridges received extensive upgrades as part of the project. The existing bridge joints — which traverse the road and cause bumps for traveling vehicles — were replaced with ultra-high-performance concrete, strengthening the structures and providing motorists with a smoother, safer ride. Bridge bearings, critical components that provide stability and flexibility to the structures, were also replaced and repairs were made to the steel girders and concrete supports to further enhance their long-term durability.