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Special Service Notices

Robert F. Kennedy

Starting Tuesday, January 15th the Manhattan-to-Randall’s Island entrance ramp will be temporarily closed and vehicles bound for Randall’s Island (RI) from Manhattan will be detoured a short distance further in the Queens-bound direction to the alternate RI entrance ramp (Exit 46A-Randall’s Island-Icahn Stadium). In addition, motorists should be aware there will be a traffic pattern shift toward the right for Bronx- and Queens-bound traffic, but no loss in traffic lane capacity. The pattern shift and temporary ramp closure are necessary for rehabilitation of the roadway deck at the RI interchange. Motorists and commuters coming from Manhattan to Randall’s Island should allow for additional travel time.

Bronx-Whitestone

Monday through Friday, temporary single lane closures are in place at the Bronx Whitestone Bridge from 9am – 2pm (Southbound) and 9am – 2pm (Northbound). The closures are in place to accommodate necessary construction, bridge inspection and maintenance.

Throgs Neck

Monday through Friday, temporary single lane closures are in place at the Throgs Neck Bridge from 8am – 2pm (Southbound) and 10am – 3pm (Northbound). The closures are in place to accommodate necessary construction, bridge inspection and maintenance.

Hugh L. Carey Tunnel

Nighttime Tube Closures– One tube will be closed from Sunday to Friday from 9:00 PM through 5:30 AM for planned work and maintenance. During these periods one lane of traffic in either direction will operate in the other tube. Motorists should expect delays and consider an alternate route.

Queens Midtown Tunnel

Nighttime Tube Closures– One tube will be closed Monday to Thursday nights from 10:00 PM through 6:00 AM, and Friday nights from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Saturday for planned work and maintenance. During these periods one lane of traffic in either direction will operate in the other tube. Motorists should expect delays and consider an alternate route.

Robert F. Kennedy

Starting Friday, October 26th at the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, one lane will be closed on the RFK Bronx to Manhattan ramp to accommodate a roadway deck replacement project on the former toll plaza area. All three travel lanes to and from Manhattan on the main RFK Manhattan Bridge span will be maintained throughout construction.

Henry Hudson
The right lane will be closed on the Manhattan-bound lower level of the Henry Hudson Bridge to accommodate previously announced roadway reconstruction of the plaza. Two Manhattan-bound lanes will remain open during peak travel hours. Motorists should allow for additional travel time or choose an alternate route. In addition, starting Sept. 20, 2018, the Pedestrian Walkway will be closed to accommodate roadway construction. Free shuttle service will be provided over the bridge.