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The Brooklyn Bridge was temporarily closed Monday as hundreds of pro-Palestinian protestors marched across the iconic span. The swarm of demonstrators shut down both lanes of the bridge as they ...
The Queens-bound Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) will be fully closed from Atlantic Avenue to Sands Street (Manhattan Bridge Exit) from Saturday, April 13 at 2 AM to Monday, April 15 at 4 AM. This closure is for necessary repairs and replacement work.
Jul 19, 2023 · The Brooklyn Bridge survived a close call Wednesday morning after it was struck by a crane that damaged an I-beam underneath its iconic Gothic frame. The accident came as the crane was being ...
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The iconic Brooklyn Bridge connects Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. Known for its stone arches, the Brooklyn Bridge supports six lanes of vehicles (no trucks) and a shared pedestrian and bicycle path. As of 2018, an average of over 116,000 vehicles, 30,000 pedestrians and 3,000 cyclists travel over the Brooklyn Bridge each day.
Project Scope:
1. Strengthen masonry towers 2. Rehabilitate arch blocks and foundations 3. Replace brick infill walls 4. Rehabilitate basement floors 5. Repoint and reset granite stones 6. Improve lighting at the towers
Impacts:
1. Occasional lane closures will take place to inspect and repair bridge components 2. The bridge promenade will be open at all times, although portions of the walkway may be narrowed at times 3. Limited vehicular lane and sidewalk closures
Contract 5D (1998-2000): Brooklyn Bridge Emergency Re-Decking Contract, $37M Contract 5 (2007-2009): Brooklyn Bridge Travelers Replacement, $45M Contract 6 (2010-2017): Rehabilitation of Approaches and Ramp Super Structure, Painting of the Whole Bridge, $650M Contract 6A (2017-2019): Rehabilitation of Stone Masonry Walls at Bridge Approaches and Ra...
The Brooklyn Bridge is continuously maintained in a State of Good Repair through capital projects and routine, in-house repairs to improve its components as they withstand weather conditions and vehicular traffic.
•. Updated 3,555 days ago. Share: A traffic advisory is in effect this weekend due to the closure of the Brooklyn Bridge and track work on mass transit. The Brooklyn Bridge will be completely closed to Manhattan-bound traffic throughout the weekend. The bridge will reopen at 6 a.m. Monday before the morning rush hour begins.
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Jan 8, 2024 · “ADVISORY: Due to ongoing protest activity expect traffic delays near the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges and the Holland Tunnel. Please use alternate routes,” the NYPD posted...
2 days ago · NEW YORK - Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rushed onto the Brooklyn Bridge Monday afternoon. They could be seen moving through vehicular traffic on the bridge at around 3:30 p.m.
