Concern about old bridge joints delays opening of Mario M. Cuomo’s second span amid gubernatorial controversy

The replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge is hurtling towards completion, with one of its two spans already carrying traffic and the dismantling of the old bridge under way. But with questions over the final cost and the completion date still unresolved, some are asking if N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has promised too much.

Half of the $4-billion Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, named for the late Gov. Mario Cuomo (D), opened to traffic on Aug. 24.