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).
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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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TO NEW YORK (EASTBOUND)
Date(s):
Friday, August 15, 11:59 p.m. until 8 a.m. Saturday morning
Closures:
The two leftmost eastbound upper level bridge lanes will be closed.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Median Barrier Repairs
TO NEW JERSEY (WESTBOUND):
Date(s):
Friday, August 15, 11:59 p.m. until 8 a.m. Saturday morning
Closures:
The leftmost westbound upper level bridge lane will be closed.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Median Barrier Repairs
SIDEWALK CLOSINGS
Date(s):
Friday, August 15, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday morning
Saturday, August 16, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Sunday morning
Sunday, August 17, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Monday morning
Monday, August 18, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning
Tuesday, August 19, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning
Wednesday, August 20, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Thursday morning
Thursday, August 21, 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, August 16, 1 a.m. until 8 a.m.
Saturday, August 16, 11:59 p.m., traffic permitting, until needed
Tuesday – Thursday, August 19 – 21, 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 JERSEY (WESTBOUND)
Date(s):
Sunday, August 17, 1 a.m. until 8 a.m., weather permitting
Closures:
Two lanes of the westbound Lincoln Tunnel helix will be closed to traffic.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Pothole Repair
Date(s):
Sunday & Monday, August 17 & 18, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following 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
TO NEW YORK (EASTBOUND)
Date(s):
Sunday – Thursday, August 17 – August 21, 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, August 17 – August 21, 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.
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.
STATEN ISLAND BRIDGES
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.
TO NEW YORK (SOUTHBOUND)
Date(s):
Weekdays, 5 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Closures:
One of two southbound bridge lanes may be closed to traffic. When closed, traffic in the remaining southbound lane is subject to intermittent holds.
During this time, the speed limit of the bridge will be reduced to 25 MPH.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Bridge Work
TO NEW JERSEY (NORTHBOUND)
Date(s):
Weekdays, 5 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Closures:
One of two northbound bridge lanes may be closed to traffic. When closed, traffic in the remaining northbound lane is subject to intermittent holds.
During this time, the speed limit of the bridge will be reduced to 25 MPH.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Bridge Work
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, August 15, 2008 |
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| 7:05 p.m. |
Kansas City Royals vs. NY Yankees |
Yankee Stadium |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Neil Diamond in Concert |
Madison Square Garden |
| Saturday, August 16, 2008 |
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| 1:05 p.m. |
Kansas City Royals vs. NY Yankees |
Yankee Stadium |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Washington vs. NY Jets |
Giants Stadium |
| Sunday, August 17, 2008 |
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| 1:05 p.m. |
Kansas City Royals vs. NY Yankees |
Yankee Stadium |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Toronto vs. NY Red Bulls |
Giants Stadium |
Listed below is the PATH Weekend Advisory for Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & August 17:
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.
Ninth Street station will be closed for station cleaning from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 5 a.m. Monday morning. Customers are advised to enter PATH at 14th Street or Christopher Street stations.
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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