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Press Release
January 12, 2021
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MTA Announces Improvements to Pedestrian Walkway Entrance on Broad Channel Approach to Cross Bay Bridge

Existing Sidewalk Replaced and Widened to Improve Circulation Approaching Bridge

Project Substantially Completed in Seven Months; Additional Upgrades Include Installation of LED Lighting and Aesthetically-Pleasing Fencing

Press Release
December 28, 2020
IMMEDIATE
MTA Records Banner Year for Bridge and Tunnel Customers, Completing 10 Projects Ahead of Schedule in 2020 Despite Pandemic Challenges
Press Release
December 7, 2020
IMMEDIATE
MTA Announces New ‘Tolls NY’ Mobile App to Help Customers Easily Manage Toll Bill Payments and E-ZPass Accounts

 App Available for Download -- Helps Customers Pay Toll Bills Quickly, View History and Update E-ZPass Account in Easy-to-Use Manner

MTA Developed App in Partnership with NYS Thruway Authority and Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

Preview the ‘Tolls NY’ App Here
 

Press Release
December 6, 2020
IMMEDIATE
MTA Completes Critical Stage of Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Deck Reconstruction Five Months Ahead of Schedule

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the completion of another critical stage of roadway reconstruction for the Brooklyn upper level approach ramp to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from the Gowanus Expressway, marking an important milestone for the $143 million reconstruction of the Verrazzano’s upper level approaches and roadways over the anchorages. The completion of this stage of work improves access to the bridge’s upper level from the Gowanus Expressway with a new, wider and smoother roadway surface, easing the traffic flow for customers.

Press Release
November 30, 2020
IMMEDIATE
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Split Tolling to Take Effect at Midnight, Dec. 1
New Two-Way Collection -- Effective Toll Rate $2.75 for Staten Island Residents, $1.70 for Staten Island Carpool Customers, $6.12 for NY-Issued E-ZPass Users and $9.50 for Tolls by Mail; Effective Round-Trip Toll Remains Unchanged
Press Release
November 30, 2020
IMMEDIATE
MTA Announces Completion of Roadway Work at Henry Hudson Bridge

Crews Complete Reconstruction of Southbound Bridge Approach and Henry Hudson Parkway Lighting Replacement 

$86 Million Project Remains On Budget, Ahead of Schedule

Press Release
November 23, 2020
IMMEDIATE
ICYMI: Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Connection to Harlem River Drive
Project Being Completed One Month Ahead of Original Schedule Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic 
Press Release
November 9, 2020
IMMEDIATE
MTA Announces Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Split Tolling to Take Effect Tuesday, Dec. 1

New One-Way Toll Rate $2.75 for Staten Island Residents, $1.70 for Staten Island Carpool Customers, $6.12 for E-ZPass Users & $9.50 for Tolls By Mail; Round-Trip Toll Remains Unchanged 

Eastbound and Westbound Toll Collection Expected to Reduce Imbalance in Vehicle Crossings, Easing Staten Island Congestion

One-Way and Round-Trip Toll Rates Match Hugh L. Carey and Queens-Midtown Tunnels and Bronx-Whitestone, Robert F. Kennedy and Throgs Neck Bridges

Press Release
October 29, 2020
IMMEDIATE
MTA Announces Roadway Improvements on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Merge to Gowanus Expressway Will be Completed Two Months Ahead of Schedule
The Addition of a Fourth Lane will Reduce Congestion During Morning and Afternoon Rush 
Press Release
September 27, 2020
IMMEDIATE
MTA Officials Join Family of Stephen Siller and Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Remembrance Walk Through the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
Walk Retraces Hero Firefighter Stephen Siller’s Footsteps and Honors Those who Died on 9/11 

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