Explore the Bridge

Explore the Bridge

The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge is a state-of-the-art, twin-span bridge across the Hudson River between Rockland and Westchester counties. Located less than 20 miles north of New York City, the new three-mile cable-stayed span crosses one of the widest parts of the river and is the longest bridge in New York State.

Tower Height

419 FEET

Number of Stay Cables

192

Mario M. Cuomo

Mario M. Cuomo served three terms as the 52nd Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994, after serving as Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State. Born in Queens in 1932, the son of Italian immigrants, he was socially progressive and fiscally pragmatic, a leader who believed in the power of government to improve people’s lives.

DESIGN

Learn about the engineering and architectural features that make the bridge an iconic landmark and leading example of infrastructure renewal.

CONSTRUCTION

Explore the construction project and access its vast archive.  

peregrine falcon

FALCON WEBCAM

Observe our seasonal residents, a pair of endangered peregrine falcons.