Why is the I-287 Corridor being studied?
A – Congestion along the I-287 Corridor will continue to worsen, and the structural needs of the Tappan Zee Bridge must be addressed. Currently the corridor experiences varying levels of traffic congestion throughout the 30-mile length. About 140,000 vehicles cross the 3.1-mile Tappan Zee Bridge every day, with volumes as high as 170,000 vehicles daily. If nothing is done to relieve congestion in the I-287 Corridor between Suffern and Port Chester, by 2030 traffic crossing the bridge will increase to about 200,000 cars per day. Travel times are predicted to grow significantly.
