Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels today announced that due to high winds in the forecast, it is implementing a ban on empty tractor-trailers and tandem (piggyback, dual, triple, etc.) trucks on its bridges beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19.
Based on the current forecast and the overall timing of this weather event, it is anticipated the ban will be in place until approximately 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19.
These times are subject to change. For real-time updates on service changes, motorists can visit mta.info. Customers can sign up for real-time email and SMS alerts from MTA Bridges and Tunnels here.