TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK — New York state announced a plan to use the demolished Tappan Zee Bridge to build new artificial reefs off Long Island's North Shore.<br /><br />New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that 43,200 cubic yards of the old Tappan Zee bridge will be dumped into coastal waters off of Long Island.<br /><br />In the first phase of the project, cleaned and recycled materials from the old bridge, steel pipe, and jetty rock will be submerged to build the artificial reefs. <br /><br />The artificial reefs will be expanded at six locations off of Long Island's North Shore. <br /><br />The artificial reefs will create an environment similar to a natural reef for fin fish, shellfish, and sea grass to regrow.<br /><br />Governor Cuomo said the project is the largest expansion of artificial reefs in state's history and will boost Long Island's recreational and sport fishing industries.
