Motorists are encouraged to listen to radio traffic reports for updates on travel conditions. For weekly construction schedules, motorists should visit the Port Authority’s Web site at www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/CustomerRelations/taframe.html.
For current travel times across the George Washington Bridge, please call 877-PA-ROADS (877-727-6237).
TRAFFIC ALERTS!
MAJOR WEEKEND PAVING REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO IMPACT
NEW YORK-BOUND GWB USERS
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun the second part of work for the GWB Upper Level Eastbound Pavement Replacement Project on April 4, 2008. The first half of the project was completed in fall of 2007.
Friday, 10 p.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday morning
Saturday, 10 p.m. until 10 a.m. Sunday morning
Three of four eastbound upper level bridge lanes will be closed to traffic. The eastbound lower level, which is normally E-ZPass only, will be staffed to handle both cash and E-ZPass transactions. MAJOR DELAYS ARE EXPECTED. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, such as the Lincoln Tunnel, for access to New York. Commercial traffic must use the upper level and are advised to budget extra time.
NOTE: This work has been cancelled for this weekend, Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10.
Port Authority Bridge & Tunnel Alerts - REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC ALERT SERVICE
The Port Authority has launched a motorist alert service for its bridge and tunnel customers. The agency is seeking subscriber information to further refine the system. Users are encouraged to send comments by using the feedback button on the subscription page.
Port Authority Bridge & Tunnel AlertsSM is a free subscription service that notifies customers of incidents or events that may delay their trip across Port Authority bridges and tunnels. When you register, you will:
- Receive free alerts directly to your cellular phone, PDA, pager, or e-mail account
- Be able to select the facilities as well as the time ranges you wish to monitor
Visit btalerts.paalerts.com to subscribe.
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VEHICULAR RESTRICTIONS AT HOLLAND TUNNEL
Commercial vehicles are prohibited from entering New York City via the Holland Tunnel.
Commercial vehicles are encouraged to use the Lincoln Tunnel and
George Washington Bridge as alternatives.
Commercial vehicles in classes 1, 2 and 3
(two and three-axle single-unit trucks) are permitted to travel
IN THE WESTBOUND DIRECTION (TO NEW JERSEY) at all times.
The ban on tractor-trailers and larger trucks in classes 4, 5 and 6
(four, five and six-axle trucks) remains in effect IN BOTH DIRECTIONS at all times.
The ban on trailers and towed vehicles remains in effect
IN BOTH DIRECTIONS at all times.
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SIDEWALK CLOSINGS
Date(s):
Friday, May 2, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday morning
Saturday, May 3, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Sunday morning
Sunday, May 4, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Monday morning
Monday, May 5, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning
Tuesday, May 6, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning
Wednesday, May 7, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Thursday morning
Thursday, May 8, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday morning
Closures:
The south sidewalk is closed in accordance with the above schedule. The north sidewalk is closed around-the-clock until further notice.
Note to Bicyclists Using the George Washington Bridge Sidewalk:
Bicyclists using the sidewalk are asked to walk their bikes for the safety of all sidewalk users. Bicyclists who choose to ride are asked to exercise caution and ride slowly. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.
BOTH DIRECTIONS (EASTBOUND & WESTBOUND)
Date(s):
Saturday, May 10, 12:30 a.m. until 9 a.m.
Saturday, May 10, 11:59 p.m. until needed
Monday – Thursday, May 12 – 15, 11 p.m., traffic permitting, until 5 a.m. the following morning
Closures:
One tube of the Lincoln Tunnel will be closed. Weeknights, two additional tunnel lanes in each direction will be closed at 12:30 a.m., traffic permitting, one lane in each direction will be available.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Routine Maintenance
TO NEW YORK (EASTBOUND)
Date(s):
Monday, May 12, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, weather permitting.
Closures:
All lanes of the New York-bound Lincoln Tunnel helix will be closed to traffic. Motorists will follow detours for access to the Lincoln Tunnel.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Pothole and Lighting Repairs
TO NEW JERSEY (WESTBOUND)
Date(s):
Sunday, May 11, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday morning
Closures:
The New Jersey–bound north tube will be closed. Customers are advised to access the Lincoln Tunnel via the center tube using entrances at 36th Street and 9th Avenue, or 30th, 31st or 33rd Streets between 9th and 10th Avenues.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Routine Maintenance
Date(s):
Tuesday, May 13, 11:59 p.m. until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, weather permitting
Closures:
All lanes of the New Jersey-bound Lincoln Tunnel helix will be closed to traffic. Motorists will follow detours for access to New Jersey highways.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Pothole, Lighting & Roadway Repairs
TO NEW YORK (EASTBOUND)
Date(s):
Sunday – Thursday, May 11 – May 15, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning
Closures:
One lane will be closed to traffic.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Routine Maintenance
TO NEW JERSEY (WESTBOUND)
Date(s):
Sunday – Thursday, May 11 – May 15, 11:30 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. the following morning
Closures:
One lane will be closed to traffic.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Routine Maintenance
BOTH DIRECTIONS (EASTBOUND & WESTBOUND)
Date(s):
Around-the-clock, until further notice
Restrictions:
Commercial vehicles are prohibited
from entering New York City via the Holland Tunnel.
Commercial vehicles are encouraged to use the Lincoln Tunnel
and George Washington Bridge as alternatives.
Commercial vehicles in classes 1, 2 and 3 (two and three-axle
single-unit trucks) are permitted to travel IN
THE WESTBOUND DIRECTION (TO NEW JERSEY) at all
times.
Tractor-trailers and larger trucks in classes 4, 5 and
6 (four, five and six-axle trucks) ARE NOT
PERMITTED to travel in either direction.
The ban on trailers and towed vehicles remains
in effect in both directions at all times.
STATEN ISLAND BRIDGES
IN BOTH DIRECTIONS (EASTBOUND & WESTBOUND)
There are no scheduled roadway closures to report at this time.
SIDEWALK CLOSINGS
Date(s):
Around-the-clock, until further notice
Closures:
The pedestrian sidewalk is closed.
Date(s):
Saturday, May 10, 6:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Closures:
One northbound bridge lane will be closed to traffic.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Routine Maintenance
There are no scheduled roadway closures to report at this time.
OTHER EVENTS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAFFIC
AT PORT AUTHORITY-OPERATED TUNNEL AND BRIDGE FACILITIES
| DATE/TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| Friday, May 9, 2008 |
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| 7:30 p.m. |
My Chemical Romance in Concert |
Madison Square Garden |
| Saturday, May 10, 2008 |
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| 8:00 p.m. |
Mother’s Day Reggae Festival |
Madison Square Garden |
Listed below is the PATH Weekend Advisory for Saturday & Sunday, May 10 & 11:
Journal Square -- 33rd Street via Hoboken
Newark -- World Trade Center
SATURDAY - Service will operate on a normal weekend schedule.
SUNDAY - Service will operate on a normal weekend schedule.
Notes:
WEEKEND SERVICE CHANGES
On Saturdays, Sundays, and all Holidays, PATH will operate only two lines with construction underway at World Trade Center. The schedule has increased frequency of the combined JSQ-33rd Street via Hoboken service to every 10 minutes instead of every 15 minutes.
Christopher Street Station will be closed for cleaning from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 5 a.m. Monday. Please enter PATH using 9th Street Station.
PATHAlertsSM is an e-mail subscription service for notifying customers of PATH train delays and service changes. When you register for PATHAlerts you will:
Receive free, timely transit alerts directly to your e-mail capable desktop computer, cellular phone, pager, or personal digital assistant (PDA)
Be notified if delays of 15 minutes or more occur on your designated trip
Select the days of the week and times of the day for the specified PATH line(s) you wish to monitor
Visit www.paalerts.com/alertsignup.aspx to subscribe.
For additional information regarding PATH service, please call 800 234-PATH (7284) or
visit PATH's Web site at www.panynj.info/path.
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