Thursday, June 18, 2015

Staten Island Residents Complain About Bayonne Bridge Construction

NBC New York: "Some say the noise and debris are just too much. Checkey Beckford reports."


Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

If only for a fleeting moment, multiple transit connections between Bayonne and Staten Island

Transitism: "The Port Authority’s 743 million dollar project to raise the Bayonne Bridge means that until 2017, the walkway used by pedestrians and bicyclists will be closed, cutting off the only pedestrian link between Hudson County and Staten Island."

Bridge Closure Schedule

Hudson Reporter - Briefs: "The remaining multi-hour closures for this week are: Thursday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. Friday, June 12; and Friday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. until 8 a.m. Sunday, June 14. "


One of the most famous bridges in the world has a nearly exact clone tucked away that nobody talks about

Business Insider: "The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia, is one of the most famous structures of its kind. Tourists flock to it like selfie-taking moths to a flame, and suit up to climb over it day in and day out.

But did you know it has a twin in Bayonne, NJ, that most people don’t even think twice about?"




Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Regulation Nation

Huff Post Politics - Jerry Jasinowski: "We have somehow created a red tape monster in which virtually any interest group can block construction of needed projects indefinitely. For example, raising the roadway part of the Bayonne Bridge near the Port of Newark, New Jersey, which uses previously existing foundations and rights of way, required 47 permits from 19 agencies and a 5,000-page environmental assessment. "

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Bayonne Bridge

Bowsprite: A New York Harbor Sketchbook: "Thomas J. Brown pushes Wavertree towards Caddell’s Dry Dock & Repair. The poor, elegant Bayonne Bridge is the background, getting a roadbed lift."

"Large container ships pass under Bayonne Bridge

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Friday, June 5, 2015

Bayonne Bridge to remain open during daytime hours this weekend

SILive.com: "Here's the schedule for the Bayonne Bridge shuttle service, which provides alternate transportation for pedestrians and cyclists:

Friday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m."

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Going up up up Hudson rents still skyrocketing because of demand

Hudson Reporter: "Camelot of Bayonne opened to much fanfare last year, touting its proximity to mass transit and the Bayonne Bridge."


Bayonne open for business Despite construction glitches new Chamber president says city has opportunities like never before

Hudson Reporter: "But Dorans said he believes one of the biggest issues for Bayonne businesses is the traffic problems being created by the two major reconstruction problems in town: the Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway and New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s Interchange 14A Improvement Program."

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Bayonne Bridgemen Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps will march on Flag Day

The Troy Record: " The name was chosen based on the Fort Lee Bridgemen, named for the George Washington Bridge. According to Father Donovan, who also favored the Fort Lee athletic teams, St. Andrew’s would be named for the Bayonne Bridge; thus giving birth to the Bridgemen."

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Port Authority falcon nests help revitalize a once endangered species

SILive.com: "Falcons have been spotted recently circling the Bayonne Bridge area. "


Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Closure and Traffic Update

City of Bayonne, NJ - Official Website: "The Bayonne Bridge will close Friday May 29th at 11:59 pm and reopen Sunday May 31st at 8:00 am. "

Reaping benefits on the US East Coast

JOC.com: "So as much as Newsome welcomes the Bayonne Bridge project and other initiatives, he worries about the fallout from long truck lines and low productivity. "

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Locals angry about Bayonne Bridge construction

NJ.com: "At a public meeting Tuesday night about the ongoing construction on the Bayonne Bridge, Dardon and other Downtown city residents expressed outrage at the loss of their quality of life since the project's inception."

Friday, May 15, 2015

Hudson TV Mayor Davis announces public meeting to discuss Bayonne Bridge Project

Hudson TV: " The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 19th beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the ‘Andrean Room’ of Saint Andrew’s."

Workers hit key milestone in raising of Bayonne Bridge

NJ.com: "Workers have completed the first elevated sections of the Bayonne Bridge's new approach ramps, a milestone that officials say lets them move ahead as planned with the complex project to remove the main span as an obstacle to economic growth."

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Bayonne Bridge to remain open for second straight weekend

NJ.com: "Weekend construction closure of the Bayonne Bridge will be suspended this weekend to avoid any potential conflicts with lane closures related to the New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 14A project, Port Authority officials said."

Port Authority completes first span of new Bayonne Bridge roadway

NJ.com: Photos.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Construction projects horrible for stores Bayonne merchants say bridge and 14A projects hurting sales

Hudson Reporter: "Although recognizing that progress is part of life and that renovations to the Bayonne Bridge and New Jersey Turnpike Bayonne toll plaza must happen, Bayonne retailers say that the two projects are having profoundly negative effects on their businesses and are looking for solutions."

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Bayonne Bridge to remain open during Mother's Day weekend

SILive.com: "The Bayonne Bridge will remain open throughout Mother's Day weekend. After reopening on Saturday at 8 a.m., the bridge will remain accessible through Sunday and into Monday morning. "

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Transportation advocates pick up torch for Verrazano Bridge pathway

SILive.com: "Since 2011, Harbor Ring has been campaigning for its 50-mile route for cyclists and pedestrians around New York Harbor that would run through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan and New Jersey, through Hoboken, Jersey City and Bayonne.

Gertner says the ring would provide a scenic route for recreating runners and cyclists and could also give Staten Islanders the first free route directly into Brooklyn.

The committee mapped its pathway necklace along mostly preexisting infrastructure. When the Port Authority completes its "Raise the Roadway" project on the Bayonne Bridge, which will include a pedestrian path, the Verrazano will be the last 2.5 miles needed to link the entire route."

U.S. shipping traffic shifts to East Coast ports

Fortune: "Ports along the Gulf and East Coasts are engaged in a flurry of construction activity to accommodate current and future increases in ship sizes and overall volume. At the Port of New York and New Jersey, that means raising the Bayonne Bridge from 151 feet to 215 feet, a project that will be completed in mid-2016. "


Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Crews building a “bridge within a bridge,” as part of $1B Bayonne Bridge clearance expansion

Equipment World: "“This is a civil engineering landmark,” Papageorgis said. “… You’re building a bridge within a bridge, while keeping it open.”"




Monday, May 4, 2015

Bayonne bridge construction: Port Authority, city officials issue updates

NJ.com: "Mothers' Day schedule: The Bayonne Bridge will remain open without any closures from Saturday, May 9, at 8 a.m., until Monday, May 11, at 5 a.m."

Traffic woes continue on Turnpike Extension on Newark Bay Bridge

NJ.com: "He announced on Thursday that the Port Authority and Turnpike Authority agreed to alternate their closures of the Bayonne Bridge and the Turnpike Extension to avoid a repeat of what happened last weekend."

Friday, May 1, 2015

Bayonne Bridge – Revised Schedule

The City of Bayonne, NJ: "The Bayonne Bridge will not perform any daytime closures on Friday, May 1.

Daily schedule

Thursday April 30  – 8:30pm – 5:00 am closure

Friday May 1  – 10pm closure

Saturday May 2- The bridge opens at 8 a.m. and remains open for the rest of the day.

Sunday May 3- the bridge is open all day.

Monday May 4- Bridge closes 9 a.m.- 3 p.m."

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Bridge to the future With

Hudson Reporter: But taking a tour, watching dozens of tradesmen and women at work, and stepping on the first section of the new roadway really give you a feel for the undertaking."

U.S. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships,Volumes Grow

WSJ: "To tackle congestion issues in New York and New Jersey, a port authority task force recommended several measures, such as more flexible hours for gate operations and building more warehouse space to store imports away from docks. Port operators and others are now trying to implement those ideas. In the last decade, the port authority has spent $2.7 billion in upgrades at the port. Another $1.3 billion is being used to raise the Bayonne Bridge so that megaships can pass underneath."

Bayonne Bridge shuttle to resume service

NJ.com: "Shuttle bus service for pedestrians and cyclists looking to cross the Bayonne Bridge during the ongoing construction work will resume tomorrow, Port Authority officials said yesterday.

The free service will operate Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during May, including on holiday weekends and on weekends when daytime closures of the bridge are not scheduled.

From June through October 2015, due to scheduled weekend bridge closures, shuttle service will be offered on only Sundays from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m.

Shuttles will run every 30 minutes and make two stops: one at the entrance to the Bayonne Bridge Administration Building parking lot in Staten Island, N.Y., and one at West 4th Street in Bayonne, adjacent to the existing sidewalk staircase.

The shuttles will be equipped with bike racks."

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Update

The City of Bayonne, NJ: "The Port Authority has announced the daily schedule for Bayonne Bridge closures for the last week of April/start of May: Wednesday,  April 29 – 9am – 3pm closure;  Wednesday, April 29 – 8:30pm – 5:00 am closure; Thursday,  April 30 – 9am – 3pm closure; Thursday, April 30 – 8:30pm – 5:00 am closure; Friday,  May 1 – 9am – 3pm closure; and Friday, May 1 – 11:59PM closure. The Bayonne Bridge will be closed from 11:59pm Friday, May 1, through 11:59pm Saturday, May 2."

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

US ports move toward truck appointment model

JOC.com: "Though truckers remain doubtful, both ports are moving toward appointments. With trade volume growing and the raised Bayonne Bridge and expanded Panama Canal expected to bring even larger ships, “It’s not something we can afford to not discuss,” Rooney said."

Monday, April 27, 2015

Bayonne Bridge closed for construction most of this week

SILive.com: "This week's closures will occur Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., and from midnight Friday until midnight Saturday, according to the Port Authority alerts website."

Friday, April 24, 2015

Port Authority to close Bayonne Bridge on Saturday

SILive.com: "The bridge will be closed on Saturday, from 11:59 p.m. on Friday night to 8 a.m. Sunday Morning.  "


Tuesday, April 21, 2015

New Jersey needs to invest in roads and rail to support port

American Shipper: "That investment is paying off: 2014 was a record year for cargo, the first two months of this year are up 10 percent over last year, and those records will be shattered once work is completed on the Bayonne Bridge in 2017 that will allow larger ships into the port."

Monday, April 20, 2015

14 things to know about Elm Park on Staten Island's North Shore

SILive.com: "In this aerial photo from June 24, 1964, the caption read: Construction was moving forward on the Willowbrook Expressway where it skirted PS 21 in Elm Park and ends at the Bayonne Bridge plaza. "








Moving Cargo at NJ Ports Will Take Much More Than Container Ships

NJ Spotlight: "His tour of a terminal at the sprawling Port Elizabeth/Port Newark complex focused on managing the increased cargo flow the facility will see about two years from now, when a $1.3 billion project to raise the Bayonne Bridge roadbed is expected to be completed."

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Port Authority adjusts overnight closure times for Bayonne Bridge

SILive.com: "Weekday overnight closures of the Bayonne Bridge, currently occurring between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., will be adjusted to start at 8:30 p.m. for the foreseeable future."

HCDO Assembly picks not shoo ins Democratic candidates plug education transportation and working class rights

Hudson Reporter: "Transportation would also be high on his list, including the possible creation of a commuter ferry from Bayonne to New York City, and assuring that the Bayonne Bridge reconstruction continues according to plan."

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Bridge Project Referenced in Book

The Maine Wire: "This volume begins with a description of the effort to make the port of Newark accessible to the enlarged ships now dominating maritime shipping. The solution required building the new Bayonne Bridge, or rather the solution required was Environmental Protection Agency approval for the new bridge."

Bayonne Bridge on YouTube

Sending a Column Over the Side of the Bayonne Bridge via YouTube


A Chief Permitting Officer for Federal Projects: Does Portman-McCaskill Go Far Enough? - Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Stainless, Rare Earth, Metal Prices, Forecasting | MetalMiner

From The MetalMiner: “It’s a multi-headed federal bureaucracy that we have,” Howard said. “The problem with their bill is the CPO doesn’t have any authority. He can’t lean on one unreasonable agency if it’s holding up a project. There needs to be a dialectic here. If any one of 19 different agencies involved (in the Bayonne Bridge project in New Jersey) decides it’s going to dig in its heels in, there is no alternative but to give in to what they want. That feeds the paralysis. There needs to be a presumptive authority somewhere. There needs to be someone who can cut through that. If that authority is too high-handed that won’t work, either. You want an incentive for everyone to be reasonable and agree to make decisions within a reasonable timeline.”


Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Closings Update

The City of Bayonne, NJ: "Multi-Hour Closures:  During the third week of April, there will be several multi-hour closures of the Bayonne Bridge: Monday, April 13 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am closure; Tuesday, April 14 – 9am – 3pm closure; Tuesday, April 14 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am closure; Wednesday, April 15 – 9am – 3pm closure;  Wednesday, April 15 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am closure; Thursday, April 16 – 9am – 3pm closure; Thursday, April 16 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am closure; Friday, April 17 – 9am – 3pm closure; and Friday, April 17, 11:59PM  to Saturday, April 18, 11:59PM.

20-Minute Traffic Holds: To facilitate pier segment delivery and erection at worksites in Bayonne and Staten Island, 20-minute traffic holds may take place. A 20-minute hold was scheduled for Monday, April 13.

Mothers’ Day Schedule: The Bayonne Bridge will remain open without any closures from Saturday, May 9, at 8:00 a.m., until Monday, May 11, at 5:00 a.m.

Memorial Day Schedule: The Bayonne Bridge will remain open without any closures from Friday, May 22, at 5:00 a.m., until Tuesday, May 26, at 5:00 a.m.

Fathers’ Day Schedule: The Bayonne Bridge will remain open without any closures Saturday, June 20, from 8:00 a.m. until Monday, June 22, at 5:00 p.m.

New Closure Time Effective Monday, April 20: Beginning April 20, the bridge will close at 8:30 p.m. instead of 9:00 p.m. for the duration of the project."

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Drayage Companies Demand Changes at NY-NJ Port

From JOC.com: "Atkins said GCT would like to have more business at the underutilized Staten Island terminal, but he noted that all of the vessel alliances calling GCT Bayonne use ships too big to fit under the Bayonne Bridge’s 151-foot vertical clearance. Until the bridge’s clearance is raised to 215 feet in mid-2016, the big ships can call only at GCT Bayonne, the only major port terminal outside the bridge."

Bayonne Bridge Closed for Daytime Construction This Week

From SILive.com: "In addition to its regular weekly overnight closure, the Bayonne Bridge will also be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the rest of the week to facilitate Raise the Roadway construction."


Monday, April 6, 2015

Friday, April 3, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Closed Saturday, Open Sunday

From SILive.com: "NEXT WEEK'S CLOSURES

Monday April 6 - 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. closure.
Tuesday, April 7 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. closure; 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. closure.
Wednesday, April 8 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. closure; 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. closure.
Thursday, April 9 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. closure; 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. closure.
Friday, April 10 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. closure; 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. closure."

Bayonne Bridge Update

The City of Bayonne: "The Bayonne Bridge will schedule a 20-minute traffic hold for Monday, April 6, in lieu of a six-hour daytime closure."

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Bayonne bridge Construction: Update

Port Authority, city officials issue March 31 updates | NJ.com: "Easter and Passover Schedule: The Bayonne Bridge will remain open without any closure from Friday, April 3, at 5 a.m., until Monday, April 6, at 5 a.m.

Mother's Day Schedule: The Bayonne Bridge will remain open without any closures from Saturday, May 9, at 8 a.m., until Monday, May 11, at 5 a.m.

Memorial Day Schedule: The Bayonne Bridge will remain open without any closures from Friday, May 22, at 5 a.m., until Tuesday, May 26, at 5 a.m."

Monday, March 30, 2015

Christie’s Transportation Record Assailed as Short-Sighted, Short of Cash

Christie’s Transportation Record Assailed as Short-Sighted, Short of Cash - NJ Spotlight: "Lewis said the administration does deserve some credit for completing a Turnpike-widening plan that began before Christie was elected, launching a $1 billion rehabilitation of the decrepit Pulaski Skyway, and supporting the Port Authority’s ambitious project to elevate the Bayonne Bridge and allow passage of larger ships."

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Bayonne Bridge by Anthony Butera

Bayonne Bridge by Anthony Butera: "Painting - Watercolor On Paper"

Hudson Reporter - What s next for the Gold Coast?

What's next for the Gold Coast: "As developers search for new opportunities in the Gold Coast, the 19-mile stretch of New Jersey from the Bayonne Bridge to the George Washington Bridge, they are seeing their target market of renters broaden beyond the 25 to 35-year-old millennials that were once the primary focus."

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Congestion persists at NY-NJ port | JOC.com

Congestion persists at NY-NJ port: "GCT Bayonne, formerly known as Global Terminal, recently handled an extra loader that was the first 10,000-TEU vessel to call on the East Coast. The terminal is the only major one in New York-New Jersey that isn’t affected by the 151-foot vertical clearance under the Bayonne Bridge."

Friday, March 27, 2015

Bayonne Bridge to close for construction on Saturday | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge to close for construction on Saturday: "The Bayonne Bridge will be closed for all of Saturday to facilitate "Raise the Roadway" construction."

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Bayonne bridge construction: Port Authority, city officials issue additional updates | NJ.com

Bayonne bridge construction: Port Authority, city officials issue additional updates | NJ.com: "The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has released another series of updates on the ongoing $1.3 billion "Raise the Roadway" project on the Bayonne Bridge, according to Bayonne city officials."

On a related note...

The Pulaski Skyway is closing for 8 weekends. Here's what you need to know

Together North Jersey | The Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance “Raise the Roadway” Program presentation

The Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance “Raise the Roadway” Program presentation:
WHEN: April 7, 2015 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
WHERE: Special Events Forum, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
33 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick
NJ 08901
COST: FREE"

Rutgers alumnus to present discussion on Bayonne Bridge navigational clearance program, April 7 | Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Rutgers alumnus to present discussion on Bayonne Bridge navigational clearance program, April 7 | Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy: "The presentation will  highlight construction means and methods as ways to minimize environmental and community impacts; eliminate private right-of way acquisition; keep the roadway open during construction; limit impacts in the navigational channel, preserve the historic, iconic arch; remove the original (1931) lead-based paint; expedite the construction schedule; and minimize cost. Animation and video clips will illustrate the innovative design, construction staging, and community mitigation that was implemented to advance this critical regional infrastructure project, which is approximately 30 percent complete."

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Investment in Hudson County's major roadways is measured in billions | NJ.com

Investment in Hudson County's major roadways is measured in billions: Construction on the $1.3 billion "Raise the Roadway" project on the Bayonne Bridge is plowing ahead, the Port Authority reports.

The construction project, which began in May 2013 and is slated to be completed by 2017, is designed to raise the navigational clearance under the crossing to 215 feet to allow larger, modern ships to travel under it. The project will also provide commuters with a modern roadway with 12-foot lanes and a 12-foot shared lane for bicyclists and pedestrians.

The Port Authority recently reported that the launch of a gantry -- an overhead structure that places concrete slabs on top of new piers supporting the bridge -- is proceeding as planned."

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Closure Schedule | The City of Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne Bridge Closure Schedule | The City of Bayonne, NJ: "The Bayonne Bridge will close tonight (Friday, March 20) at 9pm and reopen Monday, March 23rd at 5am.

Daily schedule

Monday March 23 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am closure

Tuesday March 24  – 9:00pm – 5:00 am closure

Wednesday March 25  –  9:00pm – 5:00 am closure

Thursday March 26 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am closure

Friday March 27 – 11:59pm – 11:59pm

The Bayonne Bridge will be closed from 11:59pm Friday March 27th – 11:59pm Saturday March 28th."

New Pictures of Bay Crane working the Bayonne Bridge Project In NY - Crane Network News

New Pictures of Bay Crane working the Bayonne Bridge Project In NY - Crane Network News: "The around-the-clock closure would begin Friday, March 20, at 9 p.m. and would continue through Monday morning, March 23, at 5 a.m. But the work is weather dependent and there is a chance that Friday’s snowfall could postpone the closure until next weekend, according to Port Authority Spokesman Chris Valens."

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Update | The City of Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne Bridge Update | The City of Bayonne, NJ: "There will be a full weekend closure of the Bayonne Bridge from 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening, March 20, until 5:00 a.m. on Monday morning, March 23.  The Port Authority advises out-of-town visitors for Bayonne’s St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22, to take alternate routes."

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

U.S. Ports Modernize While Water Supply and Quality Deteriorate | Circle of Blue WaterNews

U.S. Ports Modernize While Water Supply and Quality Deteriorate | Circle of Blue WaterNews: "The New York/New Jersey port, with a big assist from the federal government, is spending $US 1.3 billion to lift the 84-year-old Bayonne Bridge high enough to allow a new generation of super-sized cargo vessels to pass underneath."

A Bridge Too Low — The Atlantic

A Bridge Too Low — The Atlantic: "At high tide, 151 feet of empty air lies between the waters of the Kill Van Kull and the steel deck of the Bayonne Bridge. They may be the most consequential 151 feet in North America."

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Off-peak closures scheduled for the Bayonne Bridge next week

Off-peak closures scheduled for the Bayonne Bridge next week | SILive.com: "The bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20.
There will be a full closure of the Bayonne [Bridge] for the entire weekend of Friday, March 20. The bridge will be completely closed to traffic from that Friday, beginning at 9 p.m., through Monday morning, March 23, at 5 a.m."



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Sunday, March 8, 2015

New Bayonne Bridge piers begin to tower over drivers as road-raising project hits high gear | SILive.com

New Bayonne Bridge piers begin to tower over drivers as road-raising project hits high gear | SILive.com: "Over the course of the next year, the Port Authority will work toward building the entire elevated platform for New Jersey-bound traffic on the Bayonne Bridge, as part of Stage 3 of "Raise the Roadway" construction."




Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Open Wednesday Night, March 4 | 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 be open on Wednesday night, March 4, 2015."

Bridge Closures

Bayonne Bridge Update | The City of Bayonne, NJ: "During the current phase of construction, the Bayonne Bridge will undergo two to four six-hour closures per week, in order to allow for the installation of road segments."

Bayonne Bridge Construction Photos

Port Authority lays support for the Bayonne Bridge's elevated roadway - Photo Gallery: Construction workers on the New Jersey side of the Bayonne Bridge use the Port Authority's gantry cranes to place and secure a pier table, which will hold the raised roadway."


Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Ponying up a pittance for West Shore rail study (editorial)

Ponying up a pittance for West Shore rail study (editorial) | SILive.com: "The rail line would run a 13.1-mile route along the Island's West Shore, with stops from Richmond Valley to Elm Park. It would carry Island commuters to the Bayonne Bridge to connect with New Jersey Transit's Hudson Bergen Light Rail Line."

Thursday, February 26, 2015

8th Street renaissance State plan would revitalize downtown corridor

Hudson Reporter - 8th Street renaissance State plan would revitalize downtown corridor: "Plans could include a shopping center and assisted living facility at the old Brass Foundry site on Avenue A by the entry to the Bayonne Bridge. "

Sunday, February 22, 2015

The Bayonne Bridge by Veronica Henson

Bayonne Bridge Closings for the Last Week of February 2015

Bayonne Bridge Closings for the Last Week of February 2015
Monday February 23 – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Monday February 23 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am
Tuesday February 24 – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday February 24 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am
Wednesday February 25 – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday February 25 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am
Thursday February 26 – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday February 26 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am
Friday February 27 – 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday February 27 – 11:59pm into Saturday February 28th

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Bridge Closed Today (Saturday) Until 7pm.

Bridge Closed Today Until 7pm.  The Bayonne Bridge will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 20.  The bridge will re-open on Saturday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Construction Update

Bayonne bridge construction: Port Authority, city officials issue February updates | NJ.com: "The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has released another series of updates on the ongoing $1.3 billion "Raise the Roadway" project on the Bayonne Bridge, according to Bayonne city officials."

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Closures Update

Bayonne Bridge Closures Update | The City of Bayonne, NJ: "Be advised the scheduled six-hour Port Authority closures of the Bayonne Bridge scheduled for the remainder of this week have been canceled. "

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Bayonne Bridge Closure Schedule – Week of February 17, 2015 | The City of Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne Bridge Closure Schedule – Week of February 17, 2015: "Wednesday February 18 – 9:00am – 3:00pm closure (Six-Hour Closure)

Wednesday February 18 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am closure
Thursday February 19 – 9:00am – 3:00pm closure (Six-Hour Closure)
Thursday February 19 – 9:00pm – 5:00 am closure
Friday February 20 – 9:00am – 3:00pm closure (Six-Hour Closure)
Friday February 20th at 11:59 PM into Saturday February 21st at 11:59pm

20-Minute Traffic Holds
None scheduled this week."

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Princeton University Digital Library -- Item Overview

Princeton University Digital Library -- Item Overview: "Port of New York Authority, Kill Van Kull Bridge, Bayonne - Port Richmond, main bridge abutments, plan of site and borings, contract no BP-2, drawing no 1, June 1, 1928"

Friday, February 13, 2015

Bayonne Bridge open through Tuesday | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge open through Tuesday | SILive.com: "The rest of the week's schedule for the Bayonne Bridge is:

Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. closure; 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday closure
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. closure; 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday closure
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. closure; 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday closure
Friday, Feb. 20: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. closure; 11:59 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 closure."

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Off-peak closures scheduled for the Bayonne Bridge throughout the week | SILive.com

Off-peak closures scheduled for the Bayonne Bridge throughout the week | SILive.com: "The bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Tuesday, February 10, through Friday morning, February 13, to allow for commuters to span the bridge during peak traffic hours."

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Tappan Zee: Family business' steel plates help bind new bridge together

Tappan Zee: Family business' steel plates help bind new bridge together: "Macuch is also providing components for the effort to raise the roadway on the Bayonne Bridge in New Jersey."


Bridge Pictures?

Hudson Reporter - Is it really illegal to take pictures in the train station Transit agencies have differing policies for photographers videographers: "When the Bayonne Community News recently started taking photographs of a Bayonne Bridge gantry crane from a public sidewalk, a Port Authority police officer asked the journalist to stop.

“You’re not supposed to be taking pictures,” the officer said. “It’s a Homeland Security issue.”

Actually, that isn’t the case."



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Friday, February 6, 2015

Bayonne Bridge to be closed for 24 hours on Saturday | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge to be closed for 24 hours on Saturday | SILive.com: "The Bayonne Bridge will be closed form Friday, Feb. 6, at 11:59 p.m. to Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11:59 p.m. to facilitate "Raise the Roadway" construction."




Thursday, February 5, 2015

Bayonne Bridge off-peak closure canceled for Friday | SILive.com

Bayonne Bridge off-peak closure canceled for Friday | SILive.com: "The Port Authority has canceled its six-hour closure of the Bayonne Bridge on Friday.

Instead, there will be two 20-minutes traffic holds on Friday morning, one at 9 a.m. and another at 11 a.m., to facilitate "Raise the Roadway" work."


First roadway segment installed in Bayonne Bridge construction, Feb. 2015 | NJ.com

First roadway segment installed in Bayonne Bridge construction, Feb. 2015 | NJ.com:




Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Six-hour daytime closure of Bayonne Bridge postponed | NJ.com

Six-hour daytime closure of Bayonne Bridge postponed | NJ.com: "There will also be six-hour closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, according to the Port Authority's website."