Popular Bayonne Bridge weekend shuttle service to return

Popular Bayonne Bridge weekend shuttle service to return | NJ.com: "After a long awaited winter hiatus, the popular Bayonne Bridge pedestrian and bicyclist shuttle service is back this weekend and through October, said Port Authority officials.  "

Bayonne Bridge closed this weekend for construction; free weekend shuttle for pedestrians, cyclists to resume | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge closed this weekend for construction; free weekend shuttle for pedestrians, cyclists to resume | SILive.com: "The Bayonne Bridge will be closed this weekend for construction work on the Raise the Roadway project, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reports.

The bridge will be closed beginning Friday at 9 p.m. through Monday at 5 a.m.

The month of May also marks the return of free weekend shuttle service across the Bayonne for pedestrians and bicyclists who wish to cross the span during the construction project."

Hudson Reporter - BAYONNE BRIEFS

BAYONNE BRIEFS: "Bridge to be closed this weekend for continued project work

 

The Bayonne Bridge will be closed beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, May 2, and continuing through 5 a.m. Monday, May 5, to allow work to proceed on the “Raise the Roadway” project, which will allow larger, more efficient ships to access the region's port terminals.

The scheduled weekend work will allow for the safe removal of portions of the structure of the bridge and for the lifting of large steel and concrete sections onto the bridge.

Motorists should consider using the Goethals Bridge as an alternative.

Additional full weekend closures are expected throughout the year and will be announced.  

To receive the latest updates, travelers should register for Bridge and Tunnel Alerts at http://paalerts.com/, call 511, or visit www.511NY.org or www.511NJ.org."

Hudson Reporter - BAYONNE BRIEFS

Hudson Reporter - BAYONNE BRIEFS: "This popsicle-stick model of the Bayonne Bridge by Alexander Berman of Nicholas Oresko School is on display in city hall."

Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program (BBNCP)

The Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program (BBNCP) addresses the raising of the vertical clearance at the channel from the present value of 150.8 feet to 215 feet at the centerline of the channel. This will help high capacity vessels to pass under the Bayonne Bridge. The main scope of the project includes the construction of new piers, approaches and roadway, and raising the roadway at the arch."

Bayonne residents fear flooding from bridge construction | NJ.com

Bayonne residents fear flooding from bridge construction | NJ.com: "“When we figure out what happened, we will put measures in place to prevent this from happening again,” said Port Authority spokesman Chris Valens."

Residents blame flooding in homes on storm drains covered as part of Bayonne Bridge project - News 12 New Jersey

Residents blame flooding in homes on storm drains covered as part of Bayonne Bridge project - News 12 New Jersey: "Homeowners say the Port Authority is to blame for several homes in a Bayonne neighborhood flooding with water.
Neighbors on 5th Street say they awoke Saturday morning to find their basements filled with several feet of water. They say the problem can be traced to the Port Authority's Bayonne Bridge reconstruction project."

Unsolicited proposal earns architect $500,000 from Port Authority

Unsolicited proposal earns architect $500,000 from Port Authority - News - NorthJersey.com: "But Port Authority engineers and lawyers quickly rejected the designs for the Goethals and Bayonne bridges as unworkable and unneeded."

Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program (BBNCP)-PMA Consultants

Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program (BBNCP)-PMA Consultants: "The BBNCP addresses the raising of the vertical clearance at the channel from the present value of 150.8 feet to 215 feet at the centerline of the channel. This will help high capacity vessels to pass under the Bayonne Bridge. The main scope of the project includes the construction of new piers, approaches and roadway, and raising the roadway at the arch."

Bayonne Bridge Neighbors United

Bayonne Bridge Neighbors United: Facebook Page.

Report: 'Bridgegate' investigators also looking into Goethals, Bayonne construction contracts | SILive.com

Report: Investigations spawned by Gov. Chris Christie's "Bridgegate" scandal are reverberating on Staten Island, causing concern that crucial Bayonne Bridge and Goethals Bridge projects could be delayed."

FULL OVERNIGHT BAYONNE BRIDGE CLOSURES APRIL 2014 UPDATE

"The Bayonne Bridge will be closed in both directions on Saturday evening, April 26,  from 11:59 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning for ongoing construction. The bridge will also be closed in both directions the weekend of May 2-5, from Friday evening at 9:00 p.m. to Monday morning at 5:00 a.m. Please use the Goethals Bridge or Outerbridge Crossing during closure hours.  These closures are subject to cancellation if there is a forecast for extended severe weather."

Hudson Reporter - Bayonne Bridge to close Saturday night to Sunday morning

"The Bayonne Bridge will be closed this Saturday night, April 26. The bridge will close at midnight Saturday and reopen at 8 a.m. on Sunday."

Air Draft Alert: Bayonne Bridge Struck Twice

Air Draft Alert: Bayonne Bridge Struck Twice: "The Bayonne Bridge is undergoing a two-year construction project to raise the roadway an average of 65 feet. The Captain of the Port, New York-New Jersey says that it has been struck twice in the past 4 months."

Regulation is strangling innovation — and even safety | New York Post

Regulation is strangling innovation — and even safety | New York Post: "The President Truman cargo ship passes under New Jersey's Bayonne Bridge as officials discuss plans to raise the height of the bridge to accommodate the larger next generation of cargo ships, during a 2010 public meeting."

Hudson Reporter - Bayonne Bridge remains open overnight Good Friday

Hudson Reporter - Bayonne Bridge remains open overnight Good Friday: "Overnight closure of the Bayonne Bridge is canceled for Good Friday and the bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic, according to an online posting."

Bayonne Bridge remains open overnight on Tuesday for Passover, Friday for Good Friday | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge remains open overnight on Tuesday for Passover, Friday for Good Friday | SILive.com: "Overnight closure of the Bayonne Bridge is canceled Tuesday night for the Passover holiday and the bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic.

The Bayonne will be open Friday overnight, too, for Good Friday.
The bridge is open to permit evening travel for the holidays, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reports.

The Bayonne has been closed overnight, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., to permit work on the massive construction project to raise the roadway of the bridge to allow for larger container ships to travel underneath."

EarthCam Construction Camera - Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program

EarthCam Construction Camera - Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program:

Bayonne Bridge will be closed Sunday morning for ongoing construction | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge will be closed Sunday morning for ongoing construction | NJ.com: "The Bayonne Bridge will be closed this weekend during the overnight hours from 11:59 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, as work proceeds on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's "Raise the Roadway" project, the bi-state agency announced."

Hudson Reporter - BAYONNE BRIEFS

Hudson Reporter - BAYONNE BRIEFS: City to introduce parking zone around Bayonne Bridge to protect downtown residents “In recent weeks, Bergen Point residents have complained that Bayonne Bridge contractors’ vehicles have parked in their neighborhoods all day, taking away parking from the people who live there,” said Mayor Mark Smith. “Downtown residents have requested that we find ways to preserve their ability to park by their homes.”

Conservancy advocate calls on electeds to weigh in on Bayonne project noise | SILive.com

Conservancy advocate calls on electeds to weigh in on Bayonne project noise | SILive.com: "The North Shore Waterfront Conservancy Tuesday called on top federal and state officials to weigh in on what it called the "day- and night-mare" faced by Staten Islanders impacted by the Bayonne Bridge deck project."

Bayonne Bridge fallout: Construction project disrupting neighbors' lives (editorial) | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge fallout: Construction project disrupting neighbors' lives (editorial) | SILive.com: "Daily vigilance is required at the Bayonne Bridge to protect the quality of life on the North Shore during the noisy construction work under way to raise the span."

Bayonne Bridge construction rattles neighbors - New York News

Bayonne Bridge construction rattles neighbors - New York News: "Drilling and construction work wakes up people living next to the Bayonne Bridge in Bayonne, N.J. Some describe it as mini earthquakes at 6:45 in the morning to the afternoon. "

Elevating the Bayonne Bridge and the Transportation Infrastructure

Elevating the Bayonne Bridge and the Transportation Infrastructure: "Politicians have decided to spend $1.3 billion on an 83 year old bridge between Staten Island, NY and Bayonne, NJ.

Because the Panama Canal is the reason, $1.3 billion makes sense.

During 2015 or perhaps later if construction delays continue, the Panama Canal will be wider. An expanded Panama Canal means newer bigger ships can use it to travel from Asia to the US East coast. Called Post Panamax, these gargantuan cargo vessels are 54 feet wider and 235 feet longer than the last generation of large ships.

The problem for the Bayonne Bridge is that the Post Panamax cannot squeeze below the roadway. Even now, some large ships have to fold their masts and wait for low tide before crossing. With an opportunity cost of $20 billion in cargo from Asia that would be sacrificed, the NY and NJ Port Authority said, “raise the bridge.”"

Port Authority window program may carry risks for Bayonne residents | NJ.com

Port Authority window program may carry risks for Bayonne residents | NJ.com: "Confusion and controversy have arisen after the Port Authority recently offered a window-replacement program as part of their noise mitigation efforts for roughly 100 Bayonne houses affected by the Bayonne Bridge construction project."

Bayonne Bridge Upgrade Rattles Windows, Nerves of Nearby Residents - NY1

Bayonne Bridge Upgrade Rattles Windows, Nerves of Nearby Residents - NY1: "Some Staten Island residents say they don't know if they'll be able to deal with three more years of noise and construction on the Bayonne Bridge and are hoping the Port Authority will be able to remedy some of the issues. NY1's Anthony Pascale filed the following report."

Residents slam noisy, dusty Bayonne Bridge work | Verizon FiOS1 News - New Jersey

Residents slam noisy, dusty Bayonne Bridge work | Verizon FiOS1 News - New Jersey:

Homeowners asked not to sue for damages from Bayonne Bridge work in exchange for $10K in compensation - News 12 New Jersey

Homeowners asked not to sue for damages from Bayonne Bridge work in exchange for $10K in compensation - News 12 New Jersey: "Residents living near the Bayonne Bridge say the project to raise the structure has been a nuisance and are angered by a letter offering them money if they agree not to sue anyone for damages to their homes."

Going Up! A Bridge Makes Way for Bigger Ships - NYTimes.com

Going Up! A Bridge Makes Way for Bigger Ships - NYTimes.com: "When it opened in 1931, the Bayonne Bridge — with its parabolic arch connecting Staten Island and Bayonne, N.J. — was an engineering marvel, boasting the longest unsupported span of any steel arch bridge in the world. "

Pop quiz! How well do you know Staten Island's bridges? (Don't dare use Google.) | SILive.com

Pop quiz! How well do you know Staten Island's bridges? (Don't dare use Google.) | SILive.com:

Yes, Staten Island: Preconstruction work is beginning for Goethals Bridge replacement (with photos) | SILive.com

Yes, Staten Island: Preconstruction work is beginning for Goethals Bridge replacement (with photos) | SILive.com: "No, your eyes are not deceiving you: Those cranes you spy on the New Jersey side of the Goethals Bridge are signs of the long-promised -- apparently now-imminent -- replacement project for the 85-year-old span."

Bayonne Bridge "Raise The Roadway" Improvement Project - Overnight Lane Closures

Bayonne Bridge "Raise The Roadway" Improvement Project - Overnight Lane Closures: "Full overnight Bayonne Bridge closures continue during March and April as per schedule below:
 
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning  
Friday, 11:59 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning."

Reconstruction Project for Bayonne Bridge Back Underway - NY1

Reconstruction Project for Bayonne Bridge Back Underway - NY1 Video: "Reconstruction on the Bayonne Bridge is back underway."

Real Estate Weekly » Blog Archive » Port Authority sets out priorities in $28B spend plan

Real Estate Weekly » Blog Archive » Port Authority sets out priorities in $28B spend plan: "The plan also includes plans for the redevelopment of the Central Terminal Building at LaGuardia Airport; the raising of the Bayonne Bridge; the extension of PATH to Newark Liberty International Airport; the replacement of the Goethals Bridge; an upgraded PATH signal system; and the reconstruction of the Lincoln Tunnel Helix."

Weather, Presidents' Day halt overnight construction-related closure of Bayonne Bridge | SILive.com

Weather, Presidents' Day halt overnight construction-related closure of Bayonne Bridge | SILive.com: The Bayonne Bridge will remain open overnight until Tuesday due to the double whammy of inclement weather and Monday's federal holiday, a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spokesman said.

EarthCam Construction Camera - Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program

EarthCam Construction Camera - Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Program:

Port Authority to offer hotel vouchers to Bayonne residents near Bayonne-bridge raising project | NJ.com

Port Authority to offer hotel vouchers to Bayonne residents near Bayonne-bridge raising project | NJ.com: "Tell you what, we'll put you up at the Holiday Inn!

That's the latest offer Port Authority officials have made to Bayonne residents who have been complaining about noise and debris since the multi-billion Bayonne Bridge project kicked off five months ago."



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A drive over the Bayonne Bridge

Bridge Alert

Bridge Alert:  "The Bayonne Bridge to NY will be closed in both directions at 1 p.m. for up to 30 minutes for emergency construction.

LiveLeak.com - Massive container ship Arnold Maersk passing under the Bayonne Bridge

LiveLeak.com - Massive container ship Arnold Maersk passing under the Bayonne Bridge:

Port Authority unveils $27.6 billion plan for capital projects | NJBIZ

Port Authority unveils $27.6 billion plan for capital projects | NJBIZ: "The plan also dedicates billions for well-known projects such as the raising of the Bayonne Bridge, the replacement of the Goethals Bridge and a rehabilitation of the George Washington Bridge."

135 workers needed for Eastern Shore business expansion | WVEC.com Norfolk - Hampton Roads

135 workers needed for Eastern Shore business expansion | WVEC.com Norfolk - Hampton Roads: "Bayshore will hire 135 workers to build concrete blocks for the Bayonne Bridge in New Jersey. The bridge connects Staten Island to New Jersey."

Legal online gambling in N.J. lets Staten Islanders roll the dice right over the bridge | SILive.com

Legal online gambling in N.J. lets Staten Islanders roll the dice right over the bridge | SILive.com: "In fact, if you're feeling lucky, you can just grab your smartphone, iPad or laptop, and take a ride over one of the Island's three bridges to the Garden State to engage in the casino experience online."

Bayonne Bridge 6 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Bayonne Bridge 6 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!: Nice pic!

New street closures when Bayonne Bridge construction resumes after Super Bowl 2014 | NJ.com

New street closures when Bayonne Bridge construction resumes after Super Bowl 2014 | NJ.com: "Juliette Street, under the Bayonne Bridge is set to fully close on the week of Feb. 3, including the roadway and sidewalk."

North Shore environmentalists say Port Authority responsible for Bayonne Bridge project toxins (with video) | SILive.com

North Shore environmentalists say Port Authority responsible for Bayonne Bridge project toxins (with video) | SILive.com: "A North Shore environmental group has filed a formal complaint against the Port Authority for what it says is exposure of residents living in the vicinity of the Bayonne Bridge construction project to contaminants."

Bayonne Bridge Construction Updates | The City of Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne Bridge Construction Updates | The City of Bayonne, NJ:

Staten Islanders file civil rights complaint against Bayonne Bridge project | NJ.com

Staten Islanders file civil rights complaint against Bayonne Bridge project | NJ.com: "A Staten Island community group says a project to raise the Bayonne Bridge violates the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 by exposing minority residents of the island's north shore to toxins without providing any offsetting economic benefits."



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Bayonne Bridge Project Raises Expectations in Staten Island - NY1

Bayonne Bridge Project Raises Expectations in Staten Island - NY1: Nice report on the project.

Bayonne Bridge Construction Advisory | The City of Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne Bridge Construction Advisory | The City of Bayonne, NJ: "The Port Authority has advised the City of Bayonne that there will be construction activity on West 3rd Street on Saturday, January 18, from 9:00 a.m. to about 5:00 p.m. The activity is part of the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway project."

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Port Authority outlines plans for raising Staten Island's Bayonne Bridge - Video | SILive.com

Port Authority outlines plans for raising Staten Island's Bayonne Bridge - Video | SILive.com:

Port Authority outlines plans for raising Staten Island's Bayonne Bridge - Video | SILive.com

Port Authority outlines plans for raising Staten Island's Bayonne Bridge - Video | SILive.com:

A Herculean feat: raising the Bayonne Bridge (photos, video) | SILive.com

A Herculean feat: raising the Bayonne Bridge (photos, video) | SILive.com: "Raising the road bed of the Bayonne Bridge 64 feet while traffic continuously flows across the span is unprecedented in the annals of engineering, and a unique set of circumstances starting with the bridge's design more than 80 years ago have made this project possible, said Joann Papageorgis, a program director with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. "

Staten Island's Bayonne Bridge to close weekday nights for construction

[Video] Staten Island's Bayonne Bridge to close weekday nights for construction: "Staten Island's Bayonne Bridge to close weekday nights for construction"

Commuters not only ones inconvenienced by bridge shutdowns | NJ.com

Commuters not only ones inconvenienced by bridge shutdowns | NJ.com: "A recently announced round of overnight closures to the Bayonne Bridge will help to facilitate improvements, but many local businesses and services that rely on the crossing will experience at least a minor inconvenience during the shutdown."

Bayonne Bridge overnight closures to begin Wednesday at 9 p.m. | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge overnight closures to begin Wednesday at 9 p.m. | NJ.com: "The Bayonne Bridge will close overnight starting Wednesday at 9 p.m., and continue most nights throughout the duration of a $1.2 billion project to raise the span's roadway, officials said.

The closures, which will generally take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weeknights, had originally been scheduled to begin tonight, but forecasts of a sub-zero cold snap prompted a postponement, said a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which is sponsoring the project."

Strike Threat Jeopardizes Panama Canal Expansion | Working Harbor Committee

Strike Threat Jeopardizes Panama Canal Expansion | Working Harbor Committee: "The Panama Canal Expansion Project has gone over budget by $1.6 billion and Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), the international consortium led by Spanish builder Sacyr, has threatened to stop work on the $5.6 billion project on January 20, 2014, if the Panama Canal Authority doesn’t pay up."

Week night closures of the Bayonne Bridge to begin Monday | SILive.com

Week night closures of the Bayonne Bridge to begin Monday | SILive.com: "Beginning Monday, the Bayonne Bridge will be closed to traffic overnight during the weekdays so workers could safely hoist massive portions of the new road bed into place overhead. "

Long Review of Bayonne Bridge Project Is Assailed - NYTimes.com

Long Review of Bayonne Bridge Project Is Assailed - NYTimes.com: "It seemed ingenious at the time: Elevate the deck of the existing Bayonne Bridge to accommodate the giant cargo ships that will begin passing through the Panama Canal in 2015 after the project to widen and deepen it is scheduled to be finished. Building a new bridge or tunneling under Kill Van Kull would have been much more expensive and would have required years of regulatory reviews."

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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