Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a statement this afternoon expressing pleasure that county executives in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties are putting aside their concerns on the replacement project for the Tappan Zee Bridge.

The support from county executives Rob Astorino of Westchester, Scott Vanderhoef of Rockland and MaryEllen Odell of Putnam comes after a barrage of Cuomo news releases from Republican and Democratic officials expressing support for the plan.

But Astorino and Vanderhoef were prominent hold outs, refusing to allow a vote on a plan until tey were given more information and had their issues with transportation resolved.

Cuomo, in his statement, says the officials “have consistently supported our efforts” to build a news crossing at the Hudson River, linking Westchester and Rockland.

“Building a new, better bridge to replace the Tappan Zee and ending the dysfunction that has delayed this project for over ten years has been a top priority since I took office,” Governor Cuomo said. “County Executives Robert Astorino, Scott Vanderhoef and MaryEllen Odell have consistently supported our efforts to replace the Tappan Zee and I am pleased that they are pledging to vote for our plan to build a safer, transit-ready bridge that will reduce congestion, provide a dedicated bus lane, and create tens of thousands of jobs. We will continue to work with local leaders and stakeholders as we move forward with one of the biggest and most critical infrastructure projects in New York.”

Update: Here is the press release from Westchester County.

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