Bayonne Bridge to be closed 8 weekends in 2014, officials say | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge to be closed 8 weekends in 2014, officials say | NJ.com: "The Bayonne Bridge will be closed eight entire weekends this year as part of the project to raise the to 215 feet to allow larger ships to pass, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced.

The dates for the weekend closures will be announced in advance, officials said. There will be no weekend closures on Saturday and Sunday overnights in the summer or on holiday weekends."

Bayonne Bridge Construction Notice | The City of Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne Bridge Construction Notice | The City of Bayonne, NJ: "The Port Authority advised the City of Bayonne about the following street closings which are related to Bayonne Bridge construction.

Juliette Street: Beginning Monday, January 6, the part of the roadway under the Bayonne Bridge will be closed. Vehicles can enter from Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue A for local access only. No through traffic will be allowed. Duration: Three weeks

4th Street: Beginning Monday, December 30, the portion of the roadway under the Bayonne Bridge will be closed. Vehicles can enter from Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue A for local access only. No through traffic will be allowed. Duration: Three weeks

3rd Street: Beginning Monday, December 30 the southern sidewalk and a portion of the street will be closed between Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue A. Traffic will be pushed to the north side of this section of 3rd Street. Duration: Two Years. In addition, the part of the roadway under the Bayonne Bridge will be closed. Vehicles can enter from Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue A for local access only. No through traffic will be allowed. Duration: Two Weeks

The Port Authority Hotline number is 855-265-5482."

Bayonne Bridge - Li-Saltzman

Bayonne Bridge - Li-Saltzman: "The Bayonne Bridge, designed by Othmar Ammann and Cass Gilbert, was completed in 1931 as the world’s longest arch span. The Bridge serves as a gateway to the Port of New York and New Jersey. The Bridge has been determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and the New York and New Jersey State Registers."

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Bayonne chooses group to study effects of Bayonne Bridge construction on community | NJ.com

Bayonne chooses group to study effects of Bayonne Bridge construction on community | NJ.com: "Bayonne has hired T&M Associates for the 2014 calendar year to determine what impact work on the raising of the Bayonne Bridge will have on the community."

Bayonne Bridge traffic spared delay as disabled car coasts to Staten Island toll plaza | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge traffic spared delay as disabled car coasts to Staten Island toll plaza | NJ.com: "The driver of a car that stalled on the Bayonne Bridge yesterday just before 1 p.m. put the car in neutral and coasted to the Staten Island end of the span, preventing additional traffic delays, officials said."

Bayonne Bridge to close overnights in Jan., Feb. - WSJ.com

Bayonne Bridge to close overnights in Jan., Feb. - WSJ.com: "BAYONNE, N.J. — Motorists traveling between New Jersey and Staten Island will soon feel the effects of a major construction project on the Bayonne Bridge.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is reminding travelers that the bridge will be closed overnight on weekdays beginning January 6 through February.

The closures are for a $1.2 billion project to raise the roadway to give larger ships access to New York and New Jersey ports.

The bridge will be closed Monday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and from midnight Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday. It will remain open on Saturday and Sunday nights and on holiday weekends.

The new bridge roadway will have wider lanes, a median and a bike and pedestrian path."

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Delays from 'Hold & Pull' traffic operation on Bayonne Bridge minimal, officials say | NJ.com

Delays from 'Hold & Pull' traffic operation on Bayonne Bridge minimal, officials say | NJ.com: "A "Hold & Pull" traffic delay operation in effect on the Bayonne Bridge today and tomorrow to facilitate minor repairs is so far going off without a hitch, according to Port Authority spokesman Chris Valens."

Bayonne Bridge to Have “Hold and Pull” Daytime Traffic December 19-20 | The City of Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne Bridge to Have “Hold and Pull” Daytime Traffic December 19-20 | The City of Bayonne, NJ: "The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has advised the City of Bayonne that the Bayonne Bridge will have a “hold and pull” traffic operation on Thursday, December 19, and Friday, December 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on both days. “Hold and pull” means that the Port Authority will stop traffic in each direction for fifteen minutes. The Port Authority is using this alternating traffic pattern for those two days, in order to install delineators, which were knocked out. Delineators are rubber devices that separate traffic into lanes."

Caution: Check Air Draft For Safe Passage Under

Caution: Check Air Draft For Safe Passage Under: "For current vertical and horizontal clearance information and construction status at the Bayonne Bridge, reference should be made to NOAA Chart 12333 and the First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners (LMN) at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov".

Raising New Jersey bridge to affect Southeast ports – The Post and Courier

Raising New Jersey bridge to affect Southeast ports – The Post and Courier: "The Bayonne Bridge may only connect a part of northern New Jersey with New York City, but a billion-dollar project to raise the iconic steel-arch connection is expected to bring more cargo to ports in the Southeast."

Turnpike Traffic Advisory – Saturday, December 7 | The City of Bayonne, NJ

Turnpike Traffic Advisory – Saturday, December 7 | The City of Bayonne, NJ: "Newark Bay Turnpike Extension Bridge: Eastbound – Interchange 14-14B: One lane will be closed from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, December 7.  Jersey City: Eastbound – Interchange 14C – Jersey Avenue: One lane will be closed from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Saturday, December 7."

With Bayonne Bridge constructions delays, travel in and out of Bayonne is becoming quite difficult.

Widened Panama Canal Threatens the Environment « DC BureauDC Bureau

Widened Panama Canal Threatens the Environment « DC BureauDC Bureau: "Now Thurman is fighting the federal government over its approval of plans to raise the Bayonne Bridge, which connects Staten Island to Bayonne, New Jersey. The plan, approved by the Army Corps and the U.S. Coast Guard, will raise the bridge from 151 feet to 215 feet, high enough to allow Post-Panamax ships to get through to the Port of New York and New Jersey."

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Construction Will Close Bayonne Bridge Overnights Monday Through Wednesday - NY1

Construction Will Close Bayonne Bridge Overnights Monday Through Wednesday - NY1: "The next stage of upgrades to the Bayonne Bridge will force closures next week. The Port Authority says it's closing the bridge between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Monday to Wednesday. During the overnight closures, all traffic will be diverted to the Goethals Bridge."

Construction Update: Bridge and Kennedy Blvd. Ramp Closures to Begin | The City of Bayonne, NJ

Construction Update: Bridge and Kennedy Blvd. Ramp Closures to Begin | The City of Bayonne, NJ:

Jersey City mayor denounces impending Port Authority toll hikes | NJ.com

Jersey City mayor denounces impending Port Authority toll hikes | NJ.com

Port Authority toll hike Sunday will add 75 cents for drivers with EZ Pass drivers | 7online.com

Port Authority toll hike Sunday will add 75 cents for drivers with EZ Pass drivers | 7online.com: "All rates apply to the Lincoln & Holland tunnels, the George Washington, Bayonne & Goethals bridges, and the Outerbridge Crossing."

Despite popularity of Bayonne Bridge shuttle, service ends just as number of passengers grew | NJ.com

Despite popularity of Bayonne Bridge shuttle, service ends just as number of passengers grew | NJ.com: "Service on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's pedestrian and bicyclist shuttle on the Bayonne Bridge has concluded for the time being and figures show passengers took advantage of the service, officials said."

Hudson Reporter - Lighted field needed Loss of ball fields near Bayonne Bridge leaves city scrambling

Hudson Reporter - Lighted field needed Loss of ball fields near Bayonne Bridge leaves city scrambling: "The field lighting is needed because the reconstruction on the Bayonne Bridge has forced the closing of two fields previously used, including a field reconstructed with funds from Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise about eight years ago."

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November 15th In NYC History - NY1

November 15th In NYC History - NY1: "In 1931...The Bayonne Bridge opens, linking Staten Island and Bayonne, New Jersey."

Bayonne Bridge says no to oversized trucks as construction revs up | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge says no to oversized trucks as construction revs up | NJ.com: "As part of the project to raise the Bayonne Bridge, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced this week that oversized trucks are prohibited from crossing the bridge until further notice.

The Port Authority website posted the allowed measurements for trucks capable of crossing the bridge. The height limit for trucks is 14 feet, with a width limit of 8 feet, 6 inches."

Circumnavigation of Staten Island – This Sunday! | Working Harbor Committee

Circumnavigation of Staten Island – This Sunday! | Working Harbor Committee: "The long-awaited Circumnavigation of Staten Island boat tour is almost here! This Sunday, at 11am our comfortable NY Water Taxi, with a heated viewing deck, will embark on a three-hour tour around the island of Staten."

Staten Island ramps to Bayonne Bridge shut down today for construction | NJ.com

Staten Island ramps to Bayonne Bridge shut down today for construction | NJ.com: "The next phase of the Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Project requires the closure of the Richmond Terrace/Trantor Place ramps that connect the Bayonne Bridge to local Staten Island streets.

These ramp closures will begin today and will remain in place through the duration of construction, the Port Authority announced Friday."

Construction on Bayonne Bridge begins | Verizon FiOS1 News – New Jersey

Construction on Bayonne Bridge begins | Verizon FiOS1 News – New Jersey: "Bridge will be raised by 64 ft. to allow for larger cargo ships; drivers say project will cause traffic headaches"

Bayonne residents brace themselves for Bayonne Bridge-raising construction | NJ.com

Bayonne residents brace themselves for Bayonne Bridge-raising construction | NJ.com:

‘Serial bicycle law violator’ caught pedaling on Bayonne Bridge roadway ‹ Cliffview Pilot

‘Serial bicycle law violator’ caught pedaling on Bayonne Bridge roadway ‹ Cliffview Pilot: "A “serial bicycle law violator” who has ridden throughout the U.S. was arrested by Port Authority police after he pedaled across the Bayonne Bridge — on the roadway."

It never ends: 3rd straight annual toll hike at Port Authority crossings is on the way (video) | SILive.com

It never ends: 3rd straight annual toll hike at Port Authority crossings is on the way (video) | SILive.com: "In less than two months, tolls on all Port Authority crossings will jump for the third straight year. E-ZPass rates will jump 75 cents during peak hours ($11 toll) and off-peak hours ($9 toll) on Dec. 1. Motorists paying cash will not see a hike from the current $13 rate."

Shade trees are sacrificed for Bayonne Bridge work | Staten-Island.com

Shade trees are sacrificed for Bayonne Bridge work | Staten-Island.com:

Bayonne Bridge Run 2013 | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge Run 2013 | NJ.com: "The BCB 4 Mile Bayonne Bridge & 2 Mile Walk took place on September 29, 2013 at 8:30 am. "

Video, photos: Inside Freshkills Park's transformation into 'world-class' Staten Island park | SILive.com

Video, photos: Inside Freshkills Park's transformation into 'world-class' Staten Island park | SILive.com: "The Bayonne Bridge lies in the distance as we look out during a tour of Freshkills Park. The future of Freshkills Park includes a creative blend of active and passive uses -- from mountain biking and extreme sports to horseback riding, bird-watching and educational programs. Walking, jogging and hiking trails will abound."

The Bayonne Bridge: a port authority’s audacious plan | Opinion Northwest | Seattle Times

The Bayonne Bridge: a port authority’s audacious plan | Opinion Northwest | Seattle Times: "I explain its significance in a column, but words on paper imperfectly capture the audacity of it. To see how it will be done, go to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s web page and click on “Watch a video of how we will ‘raise the roadway’ of the Bayonne Bridge.”"

Hudson Reporter - Construction concerns Residents near Bayonne Bridge question safety

Hudson Reporter - Construction concerns Residents near Bayonne Bridge question safety: "Some residents living in the area of the bridge—especially those living in the nine houses adjacent to the Port Authority property where much of the support work is being conducted for the raising of the Bayonne Bridge roadway."

Hudson Reporter - A run to help disabled veterans Bayonne Bridge run will fund new innovative wheelchairs for vets

Hudson Reporter - A run to help disabled veterans Bayonne Bridge run will fund new innovative wheelchairs for vets: "The idea, Coughlin said, was to raise as much as possible to purchase the vehicles for veterans, and the more money raised, the more veterans will benefit."

Bayonne Bridge Run and 2 Mile Walk will be held Sunday morning | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge Run and 2 Mile Walk will be held Sunday morning | NJ.com: "Before construction on the Bayonne Bridge commences at the start of November, Bayonne Community Bank will hold a charity event on Sunday, providing people the chance to make one last trek across the original bridge."

Domestic steel industry, public officials address concerns over use of imports | NJ.com

Domestic steel industry, public officials address concerns over use of imports | NJ.com: "The MTA was criticized earlier this year for using Chinese steel in a Verrazano-Narrows Bridge deck replacement project. The Port Authority faced similar criticism for planning to use Chinese steel on the Bayonne Bridge, though the job’s contractor has since switched to an Italian steel maker."

Webcam, with new picture every 15 minutes, documents massive Bayonne Bridge construction project | NJ.com

Webcam, with new picture every 15 minutes, documents massive Bayonne Bridge construction project | NJ.com: "You will be able to track the construction at the Bayonne Bridge from the comfort of your home or office thanks to a webcam that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey set up Thursday."

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Residents Concerned About Possible Fallout From Bayonne Bridge Project | WNBZ News -

Residents Concerned About Possible Fallout From Bayonne Bridge Project | WNBZ News -:

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'We don't feel safe,' Bayonne residents say of bridge construction | NJ.com

'We don't feel safe,' Bayonne residents say of bridge construction | NJ.com: "The Bayonne City Council got an earful Wednesday night from about a dozen frustrated residents who live in the shadow of the Bayonne Bridge raising project."

Thumbs-Up for the Free Bayonne Shuttle | Working Harbor Committee

Thumbs-Up for the Free Bayonne Shuttle | Working Harbor Committee:

Poll: Should Chinese steel be used for Bayonne Bridge-raising project? | NJ.com

Poll: Should Chinese steel be used for Bayonne Bridge-raising project? | NJ.com:

U.S. steelworkers angry over Bayonne Bridge's Made in China label | NJ.com

U.S. steelworkers angry over Bayonne Bridge's Made in China label | NJ.com: "Because of its low cost and ready availability, structural steel imported from China is being used to construct the new, higher Bayonne Bridge roadway."

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2 Bayonne parks will be moved due to Bayonne Bridge raising | NJ.com

2 Bayonne parks will be moved due to Bayonne Bridge raising | NJ.com: "A playground and a sports field near the Bayonne Bridge will soon be relocated to make way for the Bayonne Bridge raising construction."

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Bayonne Bridge walkway shut to walkers, cyclists until raising is done | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge walkway shut to walkers, cyclists until raising is done | NJ.com: "The Port Authority is working on an agreement to run a shuttle service for pedestrians and bicyclists who want to cross the span that links Bayonne and Staten Island. The service would run Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m."

City, Port Authority, Contractors Discuss Bayonne Bridge Project | The City of Bayonne, NJ

City, Port Authority, Contractors Discuss Bayonne Bridge Project | The City of Bayonne, NJ: "In the first meetings held at Bayonne City Hall on July 25 and 30, the municipality, the Port Authority, and the contractors had preliminary discussions about construction, communications, scheduling, coordination, emergency management, and future meetings."

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Homeowners say Bayonne Bridge-raising construction will tarnish neighborhood | NJ.com

Homeowners say Bayonne Bridge-raising construction will tarnish neighborhood | NJ.com: "But for some Bayonne homeowners in the shadow of the span, which links Bayonne and Staten Island, the prospect of living in a virtual construction zone for the next four years is a frightening one."

Lawsuit seeks to block Bayonne Bridge raising, seeks more thorough review | NJ.com

Lawsuit seeks to block Bayonne Bridge raising, seeks more thorough review | NJ.com: "The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan against the U.S. Coast Guard, which issued the permit in May after declaring the project would have no significant impact on surrounding communities, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which wants to raise the roadway for the sake of the local shipping industry"

Waterborne Workhorses Time Staten Island’s Tides - NYTimes.com

Waterborne Workhorses Time Staten Island’s Tides - NYTimes.com: "A sense of summertime languor should have prevailed, as the temperature crept toward the mid-80s. There was reason enough to pause and admire the great parabolic gateway of the Bayonne Bridge rising to the west and that new exclamation point, 1 World Trade Center, piercing the eastern horizon."

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Bayonne residents up in arms over Port Authority plan to cut down trees

Bayonne residents up in arms over Port Authority plan to cut down trees: "Several trees are being cut down to make room for the Bayonne Bridge expansion. West Fifth Street residents are upset with the Port Authority after learning that trees will have to be cut down to make way for the Bayonne Bridge Expansion. According to one of the neighbors, the trees were planted by a student group several years ago."

Post-Sandy debate on a boat tour: Dunes or floodgates to protect Staten Island (photos) | SILive.com

Post-Sandy debate on a boat tour: Dunes or floodgates to protect Staten Island (photos) | SILive.com: "The tour was called "Beyond Sandy," and for paying customers, it brought together top minds to debate the best ways the city can brace itself for future storms."

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Proposal to create West Shore Light Rail on Staten Island needs big-time supporters | SILive.com

Proposal to create West Shore Light Rail on Staten Island needs big-time supporters | SILive.com: "It would carry folks over the Bayonne Bridge to connect with New Jersey Transit’s Hudson Bergen Light Rail Line. "

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Years for raising Bayonne Bridge will disrupt residents' lives | NJ.com

Years for raising Bayonne Bridge will disrupt residents' lives | NJ.com: "“The three biggest things are going to be ramp closures, noise and the traffic due to lane closures,” said Port Authority Staten Island General Manager Rodger Prince."

Port Authority hosts community meeting to discuss Bayonne Bridge project | NJ.com

Port Authority hosts community meeting to discuss Bayonne Bridge project | NJ.com: "One of the largest infrastructure projects in the nation is expected to commence this November and wrap up during the second quarter of 2017 when the Bayonne Bridge is raised to allow new, larger cargo vessels to pass underneath it."

Past and future for the 81-year old Bayonne Bridge in walking tour | NJ.com

Past and future for the 81-year old Bayonne Bridge in walking tour | NJ.com: "PealCollection will sponsor “A Walk Across the Bridge” in Bayonne on July 20. This free walking tour of the Bayonne Bridge will begin at 10 a.m. at the Al Slootsky Playground on 4th Street between Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue A Bayonne."

Elevated Bayonne Bridge will be too steep for a light rail | SILive.com

Elevated Bayonne Bridge will be too steep for a light rail | SILive.com: " I think our pols have it wrong with regard to the Bayonne Bridge light-rail connection. The raising of the bridge some 62 feet would make it pretty much impossible for the light rail to traverse the bridge.   .   .  "

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Bayonne Bridge by the Numbers | newjerseynewsroom.com

Bayonne Bridge by the Numbers | newjerseynewsroom.com: "“The significance of this project cannot be understated. It is one of the most important economic and transportation developments in the New Jersey - New York region that will help secure our port's position as the largest on the East Coast and the third largest in the country,” said Assembly Republican Whip Scott Rumana in a statement."

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Skanska: Skanska signs contract for to replace the Bayonne Bridge in the northeast of USA for USD 401 M, about SEK 2.6 billion

Skanska: Skanska signs contract for to replace the Bayonne Bridge in the northeast of USA for USD 401 M, about SEK 2.6 billion: "Skanska has signed a USD 401 M, about SEK 2.6 billion, contract with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to replace the Bayonne Bridge, which connects Staten Island, NY with Bayonne, NJ."

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Blasting notice for Bayonne residents near the Kill Van Kull | NJ.com

Blasting notice for Bayonne residents near the Kill Van Kull | NJ.com: "The City of Bayonne is advising residents that there will be blasting operations in the Kill Van Kull today as part of the ongoing harbor-deepening project. "

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Bayonne Bridge Christie: "Armed U.S. Coast Guard boats are in the Kill Van Kull strait near the Bayonne Bridge Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in Bayonne, N.J., where New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie planned to announce that work has begun on a $1.3 billion project to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge, in order to provide access to terminals, in Newark and Elizabeth, for the larger next generation of container ships. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)"

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Christie gets rousing greeting from union workers at ceremony to start Bayonne Bridge raising | NJ.com

Christie gets rousing greeting from union workers at ceremony to start Bayonne Bridge raising | NJ.com: ""We're going to get this bridge done and protect the jobs of the people of the state of New Jersey," Christie said to cheering laborers before him with more than 100 union officials and members behind him on a platform framed by the iconic arch of the Bayonne Bridge.

"Just so that you know, while there are going to be a lot of benefits to this job off into future there are going to be a lot of benefits today: 2,500 construction jobs to do that bridge the way it needs to be done right now. What that means for those 2,500 families is steady work, good pay to be able to be able to pay their mortgage, put food on the table, put money aside for their families."

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Work Begins On Bayonne Bridge As Work Planned On Other Two S.I. Crossings « CBS New York

Work Begins On Bayonne Bridge As Work Planned On Other Two S.I. Crossings « CBS New York: "Work has begun on a project to create a higher deck for the Bayonne Bridge, one that can accommodate the larger ships that will pass through the new locks of the Panama Canal.

Gov. Chris Christie and Port Authority Chairman David Samson rallied with workers on Wednesday."

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Christie gets rousing greeting from union workers at ceremony to start Bayonne Bridge raising | NJ.com

Christie gets rousing greeting from union workers at ceremony to start Bayonne Bridge raising | NJ.com: "Chris Christie appeared at the foot of the Bayonne Bridge this morning to hail the start of work on a roadway-raising project intended to preserve thousands of port jobs and create thousands of others for construction workers."

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Christie to welcome Bayonne Bridge project today | NJ.com

Christie to welcome Bayonne Bridge project today | NJ.com: "Gov. Chris Christie will be at the foot of the Bayonne Bridge this morning for a rescheduled appearance to tout the approval of a roadway raising project intended to protect thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in commerce that depend on the region's shipping industry."

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NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR TO SPEAK ON BAYONNE BRIDGE PROJECT - News Articles From IBEW Local 164

NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR TO SPEAK ON BAYONNE BRIDGE PROJECT - News Articles From IBEW Local 164: "NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR TO SPEAK ON BAYONNE BRIDGE PROJECT

DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013 AT 10:00 A.M.

LOCATION: MAYOR DENNIS P. COLLINS PARK – FIRST STREET, BETWEEN TRASK AND HUMPHREY AVENUES IN BAYONNE."

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Are NJ Bridges Safe? [AUDIO]

Are NJ Bridges Safe? [AUDIO]:

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Bayonne Bridge | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Bayonne Bridge | Flickr - Photo Sharing!:

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Report: Many N.J. bridges need repairs, more funding | NJ.com

Report: Many N.J. bridges need repairs, more funding | NJ.com: "Nearly 10 percent of New Jersey’s more than 6,500 bridges are considered structurally deficient, yet are crossed an average of 11.3 million times each day by cars, trucks, buses and other vehicles, according to a report released today."

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Video: Paving project on Staten Island's Outerbridge Crossing will cause overnight, summertime lane closures | SILive.com

Video: Paving project on Staten Island's Outerbridge Crossing will cause overnight, summertime lane closures | SILive.com: "The $15.3 million paving project is part of the Staten Island-New Jersey Bridges Construction Program, which includes the Bayonne raising and the replacement of the Goethals Bridge."

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Hudson Reporter - BAYONNE BRIEFS

Hudson Reporter - BAYONNE BRIEFS: "City to issue easement for Bayonne Bridge construction

The City Council at its June 19 meeting is expected to approve an easement for the use of West 2nd Street between JFK Boulevard and Avenue A for storage and other work related to the raising of the roadway on the Bayonne Bridge. "

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Staten Island Economic Development Corporation 'not giving up' on West Shore Light Rail | SILive.com

Staten Island Economic Development Corporation 'not giving up' on West Shore Light Rail | SILive.com: "The looming prospect of a nightmare on borough expressways and major roads has prompted the nonprofit Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) to ramp up its efforts to gather support for development of West Shore Light Rail, a proposed 13.1-mile system, with stations from Richmond Valley to Elm Park, and continuing over the Bayonne Bridge to connect with New Jersey Transit's Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line."

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Staten Island dream of a train to New Jersey may be derailed again (Commentary) | SILive.com

Staten Island dream of a train to New Jersey may be derailed again (Commentary) | SILive.com: "If the Port Authority’s plan for raising the roadway on the Bayonne Bridge is any indication, a commuter train to New Jersey is an idea whose time may never come."

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Bayonne Bridge remodeling | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge remodeling | SILive.com: A slideshow illustrating the upcoming remodeling of the Bridge.

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Traffic, accidents dip on Port Authority crossings in 2012 | NJ.com

Traffic, accidents dip on Port Authority crossings in 2012 | NJ.com: "The total number of eastbound crossings at the Port Authority’s four bridges and two tunnels fell to 116,250,474 last year from 119,149,806 the year before, according to 2012 figures available on the agency’s website and 2011 figures provided by the agency."

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Even Bigger Than The Triple-E | Working Harbor Committee

Even Bigger Than The Triple-E | Working Harbor Committee:

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Two beautiful bridges of an older New York | Ephemeral New York

Two beautiful bridges of an older New York | Ephemeral New York:

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Change the Name of the VZ Bridge to the Staten Island Bridge

Change the Name of the VZ Bridge to the Staten Island Bridge:

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Christie event to tout Bayonne Bridge project postponed after Lautenberg's death | NJ.com

Christie event to tout Bayonne Bridge project postponed after Lautenberg's death | NJ.com:

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Christie to announce Bayonne Bridge project - New York News | NYC Breaking News

Christie to announce Bayonne Bridge project - New York News | NYC Breaking News: "Labor union members will be on hand Monday as Gov. Chris Christie announces plans to spend $1.3 billion to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge."

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Christie returns to Bayonne Bridge, this time to applaud project's approval | NJ.com

Christie returns to Bayonne Bridge, this time to applaud project's approval | NJ.com: "Christie will return to the same spot, this time to applaud the U.S. Coast Guard's approval of the $1.3 billion, four-year construction project last month, clearing the way for bigger ships to use terminals in Newark, Elizabeth and Staten Island."

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Real estate execs debate impact of canal widening, bridge raising - NorthJersey.com

Real estate execs debate impact of canal widening, bridge raising - NorthJersey.com: "Real estate executives Wednesday debated whether the widening of the Panama Canal, and the raising of the Bayonne Bridge, will ultimately boost the volume of business handled by New York-New Jersey area ports."

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Peregrine falcon chicks near Bayonne Bridge named and tagged | NJ.com

Peregrine falcon chicks near Bayonne Bridge named and tagged | NJ.com:

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Preliminary work on $1.3 billion Bayonne Bridge project to begin Tuesday | NJ.com

Preliminary work on $1.3 billion Bayonne Bridge project to begin Tuesday | NJ.com: "Preliminary work will begin Tuesday for the project to raise the Bayonne Bridge, Bayonne officials announced to residents in a robo-call yesterday."

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$1.3 Bayonne Bridge Improvements Starting Before the End of the Month

$1.3 Bayonne Bridge Improvements Starting Before the End of the Month: "During the next weeks the $1.3 billion project to raise the Bayonne Bridge will start construction after it received the environmental approval from the U.S. Coast Guard."

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Officials Announce Details On Bayonne Bridge Lifting « CBS New York

Officials Announce Details On Bayonne Bridge Lifting « CBS New York: "Construction on the bridge could begin as early as the end of the month and is expected to be completed by 2015 at a cost of $1.3 billion."

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Raising Bayonne Bridge will add jobs, billions in revenue, says Sen. Robert Menendez | NJ.com

Raising Bayonne Bridge will add jobs, billions in revenue, says Sen. Robert Menendez | NJ.com: "Once the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge is raised, an estimated 250,000 jobs and $36 billion in revenue will flow into the region, Sen. Robert Menendez said yesterday morning."

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State leaders praise approval of Bayonne Bridge-raising project | NJ.com

State leaders praise approval of Bayonne Bridge-raising project | NJ.com: ""The U.S. Coast Guard's decision literally clears the way for this $1.3 billion "Raise the Roadway" project to deliver dividends to New Jersey's economy for decades to come," Governor Chris Christie said in a statement."

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Raising of Bayonne Bridge gets final approval -- project could begin in weeks | SILive.com

Raising of Bayonne Bridge gets final approval -- project could begin in weeks | SILive.com: "There will be no "significant" impacts to the environment caused by this project, a spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard completed its environmental impact review May 3, and is scheduled to issue the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey a "modification" permit to begin construction May 24, the spokesperson said. "

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$1.3 billion project to raise Bayonne Bridge gets final approval | NJ.com

$1.3 billion project to raise Bayonne Bridge gets final approval | NJ.com: "The U.S. Coast Guard has approved raising the Bayonne Bridge roadway, a project intended to clear a navigational obstacle that threatened the viability of the East Coast's busiest port and the thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in commerce that depend on it."

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Decison made — but not revealed — on raising road on Bayone Bridge | NJ.com

Decison made — but not revealed — on raising road on Bayone Bridge | NJ.com: "The U.S.Coast Guard indicated Sunday that it had reached a decision on whether to allow the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge to be raised, an eagerly anticipated project intended to insure the future competativeness of the East Coast’s biggest port."

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Analyst Says Port Authority’s Bridge Plan Addresses Safety and Commercial Concerns | MetroFocus | THIRTEEN

Analyst Says Port Authority’s Bridge Plan Addresses Safety and Commercial Concerns | MetroFocus | THIRTEEN: "Yesterday, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced its multi-billion dollar plan to restore or replace three bridges that link North Jersey to Staten Island — Goethals Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing Bridge, and Bayonne Bridge. Martin Robins is a former executive director of NJ Transit and is the founding director of the Alan Voorhees Transportation Center. Robins told NJ Today Managing Editor Mike Schneider that the project is way overdue, considering the structural defects and wear and tear on all three bridges."

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New worries with a wider Panama Canal | | The Bulletin

New worries with a wider Panama Canal | | The Bulletin: "A spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Christopher Valens, said raising the Bayonne Bridge will lead to only “a nominal change" in the number of trucks that load at the port every year."

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Bridge Mega-Project Advances to Accommodate Panamax Ships, Cars, Bicyclists Bayonne Bridge before and after – Transportation Issues Daily

Bridge Mega-Project Advances to Accommodate Panamax Ships, Cars, Bicyclists Bayonne Bridge before and after – Transportation Issues Daily:

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Hudson Reporter - Up it goes Raising of Bayonne Bridge roadway to start by year’s end

Hudson Reporter - Up it goes Raising of Bayonne Bridge roadway to start by year’s end: "While the city of Bayonne recently celebrated the news that the Port Authority has awarded a $743.3 million contract to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge—and work will likely start before the end of the year—local officials said they had worked out side agreements that would address possible concerns from residents living near the construction site. They have also resolved some issues regarding the playgrounds and ball fields that cannot be used during the construction phase."

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Bridge Mega-Project Advances to Accommodate Panamax Ships, Cars, Bicyclists Bayonne Bridge with ship. Image - nj.com – Transportation Issues Daily

Bridge Mega-Project Advances to Accommodate Panamax Ships, Cars, Bicyclists Bayonne Bridge with ship. Image - nj.com – Transportation Issues Daily:

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Bayonne Bridge permit could be issued Friday | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge permit could be issued Friday | NJ.com: "The future of thousands of port workers and billions of dollars in commerce could be decided on Friday, when the U.S. Coast Guard says it will issue a decision on a proposal to raise the Bayonne Bridge roadway."

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America’s Front Door: The Port of New York and New Jersey | Working Harbor Committee

America’s Front Door: The Port of New York and New Jersey | Working Harbor Committee: "Found this great video showcasing the activities of the Port of NY/NJ, the largest port on the eastern seaboard. Have a watch before Sunday brunch. Enjoy your day!"

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Skanska and Kiewit take Bayonne Bridge contract - Bridge Design & Engineering

Skanska and Kiewit take Bayonne Bridge contract - Bridge Design & Engineering: "A joint venture of Skanska Koch and Kiewit Infrastructure has won a a US$743.3 million contract to raise the deck of the Bayonne Bridge"

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Hudson Reporter - Bayonne mayor hails advent of Bayonne Bridge project

Hudson Reporter - Bayonne mayor hails advent of Bayonne Bridge project: "Mayor Mark A. Smith on Wednesday hailed the Port Authority’s awarding of a $743.3 million contract to raise the Bayonne Bridge as the latest step in an ongoing effort by the Authority to upgrade and maintain its facilities and maintain the Port of New York and New Jersey as the nation’s premier seaport."

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Bayonne Bridge project to make history as first span built over existing structure (Video)

Bayonne Bridge project to make history as first span built over existing structure: "BAYONNE - The expansion project on the Bayonne Bridge is set to make history. The plan marks the first time engineers will construct a new bridge as traffic continues to flow on the existing roadway below. Authorities say one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction, but that there will be overnight and weekend closures."

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All 3 Staten Island bridges to New Jersey getting work | SILive.com

All 3 Staten Island bridges to New Jersey getting work | SILive.com: "The $1.29 billion raising of the Bayonne Bridge will begin immediately after the Coast Guard completes its environmental review, and crews will be working on the new roadbed elevated 64 feet above the existing surface all while traffic is flowing below. "

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Some Love for 3 Achy Workhorses Linking Staten Island and New Jersey - NYTimes.com

Some Love for 3 Achy Workhorses Linking Staten Island and New Jersey - NYTimes.com: "“I wouldn’t call them the Rodney Dangerfield of bridges,” said Steven M. Richman, the author of “The Bridges of New Jersey” (Rutgers University Press, 2005). “That might be the Pulaski Skyway.”"

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Christie, Cuomo announce bridge-construction projects | Capitol Quickies

Christie, Cuomo announce bridge-construction projects | Capitol Quickies: "The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will finance major construction projects on the Goethals, Outerbridge and Bayonne bridges, all of which connect New Jersey with Staten Island."

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Port Authority to award contracts for 3 bridges - WSJ.com

Port Authority to award contracts for 3 bridges - WSJ.com: "Contracts for the Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing are expected to be approved by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at its monthly board meeting Wednesday."

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Bayonne meeting to discuss dredging and blasting off Collins Park in ongoing port project | NJ.com

Bayonne meeting to discuss dredging and blasting off Collins Park in ongoing port project | NJ.com: "The APL Arabia passes under the Bayonne Bridge. New container ships, built to utilize the expanded Panama Canal, will not fit under the bridge."

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Creating: Feats of Bridge-Building Bravura: Murray Johnson - WSJ.com

Creating: Feats of Bridge-Building Bravura: Murray Johnson - WSJ.com: " Mr. Johnson has designs on New Jersey's Bayonne Bridge, the fourth-longest steel-arch bridge in the world. Local officials want to elevate the roadbed of the 1931 bridge a full 64 feet, to accommodate the larger container ships that are expected after the widening of the Panama Canal in 2015. Mr. Johnson is working with a shortlisted contractor on a bid to pull off that feat while keeping traffic flowing. More than that, he won't say."

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Truck count shows need to offset Bayonne Bridge project, Ironbound group says | NJ.com

Truck count shows need to offset Bayonne Bridge project, Ironbound group says | NJ.com: "A survey of truck traffic through Newark’s Ironbound section last week counted 15 percent more trucks than during the previous count in August 2011, raising concerns that the increased fumes will be a health hazard for children.

The sponsor of the count says the results underscore the need to address projected truck traffic increases resulting from the Bayonne Bridge project."

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Bayonne Bridge in Winter: MikeInNJ: Galleries: Digital Photography Review

Bayonne Bridge in Winter: MikeInNJ: Galleries: Digital Photography Review:

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For Newark's Ironbound, Bayonne Bridge project raises health concerns | NJ.com

For Newark's Ironbound, Bayonne Bridge project raises health concerns | NJ.com:

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"Raise the Roadway" Bayonne Bridge Project | Clean Water Action

"Raise the Roadway" Bayonne Bridge Project | Clean Water Action: "New Jersey Environmental Federation staff testified this February at the U.S. Coast Guard hearing in Newark on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) “Raise the Roadway” project for the Bayonne Bridge. The a project would raise the bridge 64 feet to make room for the new generation of supersized Panamax ships. Project proponents claim it will be a tremendous economic achievement and feat of engineering brilliance, yet have failed to conduct a thorough review of the project’s environmental and public health impacts."

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At the Bayonne Bridge | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Flickr Photo: At the Bayonne Bridge | Flickr - Photo Sharing!:

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Kim Gaddy begins the public meeting on raising the Bayonne Bridge to allow expansion of Port Newark (NJ) on Vimeo

Kim Gaddy begins the public meeting on raising the Bayonne Bridge to allow expansion of Port Newark (NJ) on Vimeo: "On March 19, 2013 the Newark (NJ) Environmental Commission and the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance jointly sponsored a public meeting to discuss a proposal to raise the Bayonne Bridge to allow a major expansion of Port Newark and Port Elizabeth. "

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Toll collector charged with stealing thousands at Bayonne Bridge, other crossings: report | NJ.com

Toll collector charged with stealing thousands at Bayonne Bridge, other crossings: report | NJ.com: "Hundreds, if not thousands, of toll payments from drivers using the Bayonne Bridge went into a toll collector's pocket, the Staten Island Advance reported on its website today."

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RAISING THE BAYONNE BRIDGE: YEAS AND NAYS | Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance

RAISING THE BAYONNE BRIDGE: YEAS AND NAYS | Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance: "The raising of the Bayonne Bridge to allow passage of the bigger container ships that will begin to churn through the expanded Panama Canal on their way east in 2015 has spurred great debate. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey asserts that the billion dollar project will be an economic and environmental boon to the region, with newer, cleaner ships visiting the port and fewer vessel calls overall.

Some agree; others do not. Below are excerpts from statements by individuals, agencies and civic organizations. All submitted testimony may be read here."

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ALIGN Comments on Bayonne Bridge Modification | ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York

ALIGN Comments on Bayonne Bridge Modification | ALIGN: The Alliance for a Greater New York: "On February 13, 2013, ALIGN provided feedback on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Modification of the Bayonne Bridge at the USCG Environmental Process Public Meeting in Newark, New Jersey.

To read the full testimony, please download."

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» Disagreement over the environmental impacts of the Bayonne Bridge project SSTI

» Disagreement over the environmental impacts of the Bayonne Bridge project SSTI: "Two federal agencies, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, do not agree on the assessment of the environmental impacts of raising the Bayonne Bridge from 150 feet of clearance to 215 feet of clearance over the Kill Van Kull between Bayonne, NJ, and Staten Island, NY.  On January 4, the Coast Guard announced the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA), which considered the reasonably foreseeable environmental and socio-economic impacts of the proposed modification of the historic Bayonne Bridge."

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Panama Canal project raises ire around East ports | The News Journal | delawareonline.com

Panama Canal project raises ire around East ports | The News Journal | delawareonline.com: "Residents of this city’s Ironbound neighborhood are familiar with big modes of transport. Jumbo jets fly so low while approaching Newark Airport that it seems one can hop onto a wing. Double-decker trains race through, ferrying passengers to New York City. Trucks rumble down narrow streets where the smell of Portuguese barbecue wafts through the air and Brazilian music emanates from stores and cars."

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Bayonne Bridge - Lynch & Ferraro Engineering Inc.

Bayonne Bridge - Lynch & Ferraro Engineering Inc.: "Lynch & Ferraro principal Marjorie Lynch was the team leader for biennial inspection of the Bayonne Bridge between Staten Island, New York, and Bayonne New Jersey between 1986 and 1996.  The Bayonne Bridge is a 1675-foot steel arch bridge with a 3010-foot long viaduct approach from New Jersey and a 2010-foot long viaduct approach from Staten Island.  The height of the arch at its crown above the water is 325 feet."

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Newark and Staten Island residents leery of Bayonne Bridge-raising project | NJ.com

Newark and Staten Island residents leery of Bayonne Bridge-raising project | NJ.com:

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Panama Canal widening resonates a continent away with worried residents at East, Gulf ports - Daily Journal

Panama Canal widening resonates a continent away with worried residents at East, Gulf ports - Daily Journal: "One of the most remarkable transformations is proposed not far from the Ironbound. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey wants to raise the Bayonne Bridge, a soaring steel arch span that connects Bayonne, New Jersey, with New York City's Staten Island borough, by 64 feet. The $1 billion project would allow post-Panamax ships to reach Port Newark and the Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminals in New Jersey and Howland Hook in New York. It was fast-tracked by President Barack Obama last year and is expected to be completed in 2016. Channels near the bridge will be deepened to 50 feet."

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EPA contradicts White House and Congress on Bayonne Bridge project: Land Line Magazine

EPA contradicts White House and Congress on Bayonne Bridge project: Land Line Magazine: "A project that would give truckers more freight to haul and boost the East Coast port economy by billions would seem like a win, but the U.S. EPA is attempting to mire the project in red tape by requesting further studies. That seems to contradict directives from the White House and Congress to expedite the Bayonne Bridge elevation project. "

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Full Environmental Review Demanded at Bayonne Bridge Hearing | Clean Water Action

Full Environmental Review Demanded at Bayonne Bridge Hearing | Clean Water Action: "Citing risks of increased levels of asthma, lung cancer and cardiovascular disease from the increased truck traffic through neighborhoods surrounding the Port of Newark, area residents, health professionals and other experts testified at a US Coast Guard hearing today in Newark on the inadequacy of its Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) of the proposal to raise the Bayonne Bridge's roadway by sixty-three feet to make room for the new generation of supersized Panamax ships."

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NYC Mayoral Race 2013: Erick Salgado Protests Bayonne Bridge Project

NYC Mayoral Race 2013: Erick Salgado Protests Bayonne Bridge Project: "Via SI Advance: Westerleigh resident, and Democratic mayoral candidate Rev. Erick Salgado, and a dozen members of the North Shore community met at the Bayonne Bridge on Sunday morning, Feb. 3, to protest the proposed three-year Bayonne Bridge construction project. Salgado expressed his concerns about the impact of the project on the lives of local residents and businesses. "

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USEPA slow-tracks Obama's fast-track for Bayonne Bridge NY-NJ | TOLLROADSnews

USEPA slow-tracks Obama's fast-track for Bayonne Bridge NY-NJ | TOLLROADSnews: "The Coast Guard assessment says the Bayonne Bridge deck raising will have have minor air quality and other environmental impacts nearby.

The USEPA disagrees, according to details reported in the Newark Star Ledger. The agency has filed a formal agency complaint saying it has "fundamental concerns" about the USCG finding of "no significant impact.""

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Congressman Sires’ Testimony on the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway Project | Congressman Albio Sires

Congressman Sires’ Testimony on the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway Project | Congressman Albio Sires: "Today, Congressman Sires released the following testimony regarding the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway Project. On February 5, 2013, this testimony was presented at a public meeting held at the Bayonne High School Auditorium."

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Bayonne-Staten Island Bridge - Staten Island Museum

Bayonne-Staten Island Bridge - Staten Island Museum: "A postcard published by the Art Photo Greeting Company of Elizabeth, NJ that contains an image of the Bayonne Bridge.  The bridge crosses the Kill van Kull, and it connects Staten Island to Bayonne, NJ.  The Bayonne Bridge was opened to traffic in 1931.  The postcard is postmarked "Bayonne, NJ August 2, 1934."  It is addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. Bennie Ford, 1419 Chrisler Ave, Schenectady, N.Y." "

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Bayonne Bridge project alarms some Staten Island residents | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge project alarms some Staten Island residents | SILive.com: "Braving the cold and snow, a dozen members of the North Shore community met at the Bayonne Bridge on Sunday morning, Feb. 3, to draw attention to the importance of public participation as the final determinations are made in how the community will be affected by the proposed three-year Bayonne Bridge construction project."

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EPA questions Bayonne Bridge environmental assessment by Coast Guard | NJ.com

EPA questions Bayonne Bridge environmental assessment by Coast Guard | NJ.com: "The Environmental Protection Agency has “fundamental concerns” over a finding by the Coast Guard that raising the Bayonne Bridge would not have a significant environmental impact."

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Hudson Reporter - Public comments on Bayonne Bridge Road raising supported by speakers at hearing

Hudson Reporter - Public comments on Bayonne Bridge Road raising supported by speakers at hearing:

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Bayonne Bridge: Fujifilm X System / SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Bayonne Bridge: Fujifilm X System / SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review: Nice photo!

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USCG: First District - Prevention Division - Bridges Branch

USCG: First District - Prevention Division - Bridges Branch: "Bayonne Bridge Project:

To view Draft Environmental Assessment or to make comments follow the link provided below:

Draft Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Modification of the Bayonne Bridge
Project Summary and Fact Sheet (English)
Project Summary and Fact Sheet (Spanish)
Project Summary and Fact Sheet (Portuguese)"

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Bayonne Bridge | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge | SILive.com: A container ship approaches the Bayonne Bridge. Container handling facilities lie west of the span. The road deck of the iconic bridge is too low to accommodate the new generation of cargo vessels. (Staten Island Advance).

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No need to rebuild the Bayonne Bridge (Commentary) | SILive.com

No need to rebuild the Bayonne Bridge (Commentary) | SILive.com: "The Bayonne Bridge, an almost perfectly engineered steel arch bridge, is one of the most beautiful in the harbor. Some port interests allege that the bridge is an obstacle to large container ships passing under it on the way to and from the ports in Newark, Elizabeth and Staten Island, but, in fact, the proposed raising of the bridge is New York and New Jersey’s “bridge to nowhere.”"

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Bayonne Bridge Raising & the Environmental Justice Impact | Eastern Environmental Law Center

Bayonne Bridge Raising & the Environmental Justice Impact | Eastern Environmental Law Center: "Plans are in place to raise the Bayonne Bridge 65 feet in order to allow the new generation of supersized Panamax ships to pass under it.  The U.S. Coast Guard is reviewing an application from the Port Authority for New York and New Jersey.  As such, the U.S. Coast Guard is conducting an environmental review of the proposed project under the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”).  EELC has been closely monitoring this as well as other NY/NJ port developments on behalf of its client, the Coalition for Healthy Ports (the “Coalition”)."

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Bayonne Bridge Archives | Andrew WillnerAndrew Willner

Bayonne Bridge Archives | Andrew WillnerAndrew Willner:

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Video: Building bridges | Need to Know | PBS

Video: Building bridges | Need to Know | PBS:

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Convergence 5 « tugster: a waterblog

Convergence 5 « tugster: a waterblog: a few nice shots of the bridge.

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U.S. Coast Guard extends assessment period for Bayonne Bridge raising | NJ.com

U.S. Coast Guard extends assessment period for Bayonne Bridge raising | NJ.com:

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MV MSC AGADIR Passing Bayonne Bridge on Vimeo

MV MSC AGADIR Passing Bayonne Bridge on Vimeo:

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Bay Bridge Construction Time-Lapse, 2009-2012

Bay Bridge Construction Time-Lapse, 2009-2012:

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2 public meetings scheduled on plan to raise Bayonne Bridge | NJ.com

2 public meetings scheduled on plan to raise Bayonne Bridge | NJ.com: "The Coast Guard will hold two public meetings on the $1 billion plan to raise the Bayonne Bridge."

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Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program - Draft Environmental Assessment

Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program - Draft Environmental Assessment:

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Coast Guard Seeks Bayonne Bridge Comments | Journal of Commerce

Coast Guard Seeks Bayonne Bridge Comments | Journal of Commerce:

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Federal Register | Public Inspection: Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Bayonne Bridge Across Kill Van Kull Between Bayonne, Hudson County, NJ and Staten Island, Richmond County, NY

Federal Register | Public Inspection: Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Bayonne Bridge Across Kill Van Kull Between Bayonne, Hudson County, NJ and Staten Island, Richmond County, NY:

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