Friday, November 29, 2013

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."

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

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."

Monday, November 25, 2013

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."

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

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."

'via Blog this'

Friday, November 15, 2013

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."

Thursday, November 7, 2013

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."


Wednesday, November 6, 2013

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."


Monday, November 4, 2013

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: