Building Bridges with Hydraulics

This year, two major bridges in the tri-state area have either begun or planned out major renovations and infrastructure repairs. These include the heavily traveled George Washington Bridge and Pulaski Skyway. Both projects have a budget of $1 billion or more, and require substantial construction. Metro Hydraulic is proud to report that some of this work will be completed with the help of our hydraulic equipment. The George Washington Bridge, an 82-year-old bridge that connects New York and New Jersey, is set to undergo a series of renovations and upgrades over the course of seven years. According to CBS, the planned changes include replacing 592 suspender ropes, repairing the main cables, installing new safety technology, and swapping the necklace lighting our for programmable LED lights. The extensive construction project is slated to begin in 2017 and end in 2024. Like the George Washington Bridge, the Pulaski Skyway is also 82-years-old. It was recently shut down for a reconstruction project that may take about two years. The Pulaski Skyway is often used by riders who travel from New Jersey to New York through the Holland Tunnel. Unfortunately for these commuters, the bridge needs significant renovations to its reinforcing bars, concrete railings, and roadbed, among others. The New York Times reports that the crossing has become “so frayed that the state installed netting to catch the falling debris.” Metro Hydraulic distributes hydraulic equipment to some of the construction companies that work on these projects and other, similar infrastructure repairs. As the tri-state area moves forward with renovations on the George Washington Bridge and Pulaski Skyway, they will rely on our high-quality equipment and timely shipments to get the job done as quickly and efficiently as possible. As a member of the New Jersey community, we look forward to the completion of these exciting renovations!