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Rebuilding and Reimagining New York Infrastructure

To grow New York's competitiveness in the 21st century global economy, New York State is building today for a better tomorrow with a $311 billion infrastructure plan to build the new New York. It is the largest infrastructure and development plan in the nation.

Governor Cuomo's administration has restored the public’s faith in government’s ability to get big projects done on time and on budget. Completed projects include the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge between Rockland and Westchester counties, the Kosciusko Bridge connecting Brooklyn and Queens, and fully restored the L Train tunnel without a major shutdown — all of which were completed ahead of schedule.

COVID-19 did not halt New York’s aggressive infrastructure program. New York State does not just talk about moving vital infrastructure projects forward, it actually gets them done.

 

A Revised Approach

L Project Tunnel Rehabilitation

Governor Cuomo intervened on this project to avoid the L train shutdown for commuters while the MTA repairs significant damage to the Canarsie Tunnel caused by Superstorm Sandy.

Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of First Phase of L Project
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A Revised Approach to the L Project Tunnel Rehabilitation

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Rebuilding Infrastructure That Lasts

Lake Ontario REDI Commission

After an extended pattern of flooding along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, Governor Cuomo created the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI) to increase resilience of shoreline communities and bolster economic development.

Lake Ontario REDI

Modernizing Our Airports

Airports are the Gateways to the Global Economy

Transforming LaGuardia Airport: The $8 billion project will turn LGA into a unified 21st century terminal system. The first new gates at Terminal B opened December 2018.

Transforming JFK Airport: Governor Cuomo has invested $13 billion to transform JFK into a unified, interconnected, world-class airport.

Modernizing Elmira Corning Regional Airport: The $61.5 million project was completed in November 2018, easing travel and promoting economic opportunities for the Southern Tier.

Modernizing the Greater Rochester International Airport: The $79.4 million project was completed in October 2018, offering new passenger amenities, state-of-the-art security, and a picturesque canopy.

Revitalizing Syracuse Hancock International Airport: The $62.4 million project was completed in October 2018, featuring a larger terminal, modern ticketing and baggage handling, renovated glass pedestrian bridges and passenger drop-off.

Revitalizing Plattsburgh International Airport: The $42.9 million project was completed in November 2018, offering a new customs facility and air cargo receiving and distribution center.

Expanding Ithaca Tompkins International Airport: The $34.8 million project was completed in December 2019, easing travel and promoting growth for the Southern Tier.

Modernizing Albany International Airport: As part of the $72.1 state investment, the Albany Airport Transportation Corridor was completed in November 2019.

Expansion of New York Stewart International Airport: The $37 million modernization and expansion includes adding Norwegian Airlines in June 2017.

JFK Airport Transformation

Making Progress, Not Just Plans

The Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

Replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge
After more than a decade of discussion and delay, Governor Cuomo pushed the project forward in less than one year to replace the 62-year-old Tappan Zee Bridge.
Design-Build Construction Process
Championed in New York by Governor Cuomo, this process incentivizes the private sector to be creative on approaches that speed construction time and reduce cost, while the state also gets the assurance of cost certainty.
On Time, On Budget
The Mario M. Cuomo Bridge fully opened to traffic in September 2018, stayed on budget at $3.98 billion, and is designed to last 100 years without needing major maintenance.
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Rebuilding & Modernizing Our Aging Rail Infrastructure

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