Throgs Neck Bridge turns 65 as MTA makes longevity plan
The Throgs Neck Bridge is marking a major milestone: 65 years since it first opened to the public.
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The Throgs Neck Bridge is marking a major milestone: It's been 65 years since it first opened to the public.
Construction on the bridge began in 1957 before becoming a key connection between the Bronx and Queens by 1961, moving thousands of drivers between boroughs daily. The bridges also helped move marine traffic along the East River. The project was originally thought to help ease traffic and congestion on the nearby Whitestone Bridge.
To mark the milestone, the history of the Throgs Neck Bridge is on display inside Grand Central Terminal, right next to the New York Transit Museum.
Officials with MTA Bridges and Tunnels say the focus is on the future. Crews are conducting regular inspections and ongoing work to keep the bridge structurally sound.
"We're doing new fender protection... we're also doing work on the suspended span... just to make sure that the bridge can stay safe and sturdy," said Nellie Hankins with the MTA.
The MTA says those upgrades are aimed at ensuring the bridge continues serving New Yorkers for decades to come.
