View of the Whitestone Bridge and in the distance Throggs Neck Bridge! The Whitestone Bridge, officially the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, is a suspension bridge in New York City, connecting the Bronx and Queens over the East River. Designed by Othmar Ammann, it opened on April 29, 1939, just before the New York World's Fair. Built to relieve traffic on the Triborough Bridge, it cost $17.8 million and features a 2,300-foot main span. Its Art Deco design includes two 377-foot towers. The bridge was na

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Opened on January 11, 1961, the Throgs Neck Bridge is a vital $92.5 million, six-lane suspension bridge connecting the Bronx and Queens over the East River to relieve congestion on the nearby Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. Designed by Robert Moses, it is a key interstate link (I-295) for commuters traveling between Long Island, New England, and the George Washington Bridge. Key Historical Facts & Development Construction & Controversy: Ground was broken in October 1957. The construction, championed by