Ban in Place 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Through 4:00 a.m. Thursday
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MTA Bridges and Tunnels today announced that due to forecasts of high wind conditions beginning this evening, the agency will prohibit empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks (piggyback, dual, triple, etc.) from using its seven bridges beginning at 8:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 5. The ban is currently expected to last through 4:00 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 6.
The seven bridges where the prohibition will be in effect are:
- Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
- Cross Bay Bridge
- Henry Hudson Bridge
- Marine Parkway Bridge
- Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
- Throgs Neck Bridge
- Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
These times are subject to change. For real-time updates on service changes, motorists can visit the MTA app or mta.info. Customers can sign up for real-time email and SMS alerts from MTA Bridges and Tunnels.