NY Thruway(I-87) - I-84 Connection

[Snappyjack]

Shocking...  

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20111211/NEWS01/312110016/Thruway-84-link-little-over-budget-lot-late-meeting-deadline

[mgk920]

Interesting, it is up on Google Maps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=41.510923,-74.069352&spn=0.019217,0.027595&sll=41.511213,-74.070983&sspn=0.017257,0.043945&vpsrc=6&t=k&z=15

I am kindof surprised that the Thruway Authority kept that old access roadway as an E-ZPass-only exit from northbound I-87.  I'd think that that ROW would be worth a good chunk of change if it were to be vacated and sold off.

Mike

[vdeane]

So am I.  That ramp, as it is now, makes no sense whatsoever.

[Alps]

In this economy, what are you gonna sell? Plenty of other vacant land in the area as it is. $2 million is actually shockingly good for an overrun given overall cost.

[froggie]

Given the size of the project, that's more or less on budget...especially considering the multi-year delays the project incurred.