New York City officials announced in 2026 a new program aimed at maintaining the East River bridges through the 21st century.
The bridges had suffered deterioration until a citywide, long‑term repair plan was launched in the 1990s.
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NYC Unveils 2026 Plan to Preserve East River Bridges
City officials introduced a 2026 program to preserve East River bridges, building on a repair initiative that began in the 1990s.
