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Weekly Traffic Advisory
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).

 

TRAFFIC ALERTS!



MAJOR WEEKEND PAVING REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO IMPACT
NEW YORK-BOUND GWB USERS


The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun the second part of work for the GWB Upper Level Eastbound Pavement Replacement Project on April 4, 2008. The first half of the project was completed in fall of 2007.

Friday, 10 p.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday morning
Saturday, 10 p.m. until 10 a.m. Sunday morning


Three of four eastbound upper level bridge lanes will be closed to traffic. The eastbound lower level, which is normally E-ZPass only, will be staffed to handle both cash and E-ZPass transactions. MAJOR DELAYS ARE EXPECTED. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, such as the Lincoln Tunnel, for access to New York. Commercial traffic must use the upper level and are advised to budget extra time.



Note: This work has been cancelled for this weekend, Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.


Port Authority Bridge & Tunnel Alerts - REAL-TIME ELECTRONIC ALERT SERVICE

The Port Authority has launched a motorist alert service for its bridge and tunnel customers. The agency is seeking subscriber information to further refine the system. Users are encouraged to send comments by using the feedback button on the subscription page.

Port Authority Bridge & Tunnel AlertsSM is a free subscription service that notifies customers of incidents or events that may delay their trip across Port Authority bridges and tunnels. When you register, you will:
  • Receive free alerts directly to your cellular phone, PDA, pager, or e-mail account
  • Be able to select the facilities as well as the time ranges you wish to monitor
Visit btalerts.paalerts.com to subscribe.


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.






GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE

TO NEW YORK (EASTBOUND)
Date(s):
Thursday, May 15, 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Friday
Closures:
Two eastbound upper level bridge lanes will be closed.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Bridge Survey Work

TO NEW JERSEY (WESTBOUND):
Date(s):
Friday, May 16, 11:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Saturday
Closures:
Lower Level Westbound Bridge will be completely close to traffic.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Bridge Inspections
Date(s):
Monday – Thursday, May 19 – May 22, 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Closures:
One lower level westbound bridge lane will be closed.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Deck Rehabilitation

SIDEWALK CLOSINGS
Date(s):
Friday, May 16, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday morning
Saturday, May 17, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Sunday morning
Sunday, May 18, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Monday morning
Monday, May 19, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Tuesday morning
Tuesday, May 20, 11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning
Wednesday, May 21,11:59 p.m. until 6 a.m. Thursday morning
Thursday, May 22,11:59 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.





LINCOLN TUNNEL

BOTH DIRECTIONS (EASTBOUND & WESTBOUND)
Date(s):
Friday, May 16, 11: 00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. Saturday, traffic permitting
Sunday, May 18, 12:30 a.m. until 9:00 am, traffic permitting
Monday – Thursday, May 19 – 22, 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 YORK (EASTBOUND)
Date(s):
Tuesday, May 20, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, weather permitting.
Closures:
All lanes of the New York-bound Lincoln Tunnel helix will be closed to traffic. Please follow detours for access to the Lincoln Tunnel.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Pothole and Lighting Repairs

TO NEW JERSEY (WESTBOUND)
Date(s):
Wednesday, May 21, 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday morning
Closures:
The New Jersey–bound Lincoln Tunnel Helix will be closed. Please follow detours for access to New Jersey Highways.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Pothole and Lighting Repairs





HOLLAND TUNNEL

TO NEW YORK (EASTBOUND)
Date(s):
Sunday – Thursday, May 18 – May 22, 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, May 18 – May 22, 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.

Tractor-trailers and larger trucks in classes 4, 5 and 6 (four, five and six-axle trucks) ARE NOT PERMITTED to travel in either direction.

The ban on trailers and towed vehicles remains in effect in both directions at all times.






STATEN ISLAND BRIDGES

GOETHALS BRIDGE
Date(s):
Monday - Thursday, May 19 –22, 9:30 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following day
Closures:
One lane in each direction will be closed.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Guide Rail Installation

TO NEW YORK (EASTBOUND)
Date(s):
Friday, May 16, 11:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Saturday
Closures:
One eastbound bridge lane will be closed.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Guide Rail Installation

SIDEWALK CLOSINGS
Date(s):
Around-the-clock, until further notice
Closures:
The pedestrian sidewalk is closed.

BAYONNE BRIDGE

TO NEW JERSEY (NORTHBOUND)
Date(s):
Friday, May 16, 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 17, 6:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Monday – Thursday, May 19 –22, 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Closures:
One northbound bridge lane will be closed to traffic.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Routine Maintenance

OUTERBRIDGE CROSSING

TO NEW JERSEY (WESTBOUND)
Date(s):
Monday, May 19, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Tuesday
Closures:
One westbound lane will be closed.
Construction and Maintenance Projects Requiring Closures:
Maintenance






OTHER EVENTS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAFFIC
AT PORT AUTHORITY-OPERATED TUNNEL AND BRIDGE FACILITIES
DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION
Saturday, May 17, 2008    
7:30 p.m. Z100’s Zootopia Concert Meadowlands
7:30 p.m. NY/NJ Red Bulls vs. Kansas City Wizards Meadowlands
Sunday, May 18, 2008    
4:00 p.m. NY Liberty vs. Conn. Sun Madison Square Garden
Thursday, May 22, 2008    
7:30 p.m. NY Liberty vs. Washington Mystics Madison Square Garden



PATH ADVISORY
Listed below is the PATH Weekend Advisory for Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18:

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 Saturday, Sunday 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.

The 9th Street Station will be closed for cleaning from Sunday midnight to 5:00 a.m. Monday morning. Passengers are asked to use the Christopher Street or 14th Street Stations during these times.

PATH
GROVE STREET STATION - ENTRANCE CLOSURES - MAY 16, 2008 and MAY 18, 2008 The Main Street Entrance to the Grove Street Station will be closed for painting work as follows: Friday May 16th 11 pm until 6 am Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th 9 pm to 5 am Monday May 19th

Please use the Marin Avenue entrance to the Grove Street station during these closures.

Thank you for your patience while we make these improvements.




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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