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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