THRUWAY AUTHORITY SUES DOT.(Local)

Byline: James Denn Business writer

The state Thruway Authority is suing the state Department of Transportation over the costs of rebuilding a bridge.

The Thruway Authority wants either DOT or the city of Albany or both to shoulder the more than $2.12 million cost of rebuilding the bridge bringing New Scotland Avenue over the Thruway.

DOT claims the city is financially responsible for the project.

The city's position on the lawsuit could not be determined. Vincent J. McCardle, corporation counsel, did not return phone calls seeking comment.

Art Isabel, spokesman for the Thruway Authority, said Thursday that the authority had been …