"..the state is moving forward with the much-anticipated project to replace the Kosciuszko Bridge.."

"The feds will put up 80% of the estimated $1.7 billion it will cost to erect the new bridge."

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2009/11/03/2009-11-03_kosciuszko_rehab_gets_green_light.html

Yes, Kosciuszko bridge workers will save us!

(well, if they make those LIC condos low-income). otherwise, they're just going to the new projects they're building.

I believe they are using the steel from The Edge development for the hull of the bridge.

Yes, Kosciuszko bridge workers will save us!

save us from what?

Thank god they're increasing the number of lanes, so the bottleneck can move a few hundred yards up or down the BQE.

What's $1.7 billion divided by a few hundred yards? I need one a them scientific calculators.

I wonder what Congress does when their kids catch a bug

Chemo?