MTA - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
10/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2025 11:23
Weather Update: MTA Bridges and Tunnels Potential Vehicular & Shared Use Path Bans Due to High Winds
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MTA Bridges and Tunnels today announced that due to ongoing high wind conditions, the agency will be implementing the prohibition of certain vehicles from using MTA Bridges and Tunnels crossings as weather develops.
Current restrictions are:
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Cross Bay Bridge - ban on empty tractor trailers and tandem trucks, shared use path closed
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Marine Parkway Bridge - ban on empty tractor trailers and tandem trucks, shared use path closed
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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge - ban on all tractor trailers and tandem trucks, cars pulling trailers, house trailers, minibuses, motorcycles, any other vehicle deemed a potential safety hazard
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Throgs Neck Bridge - ban on empty tractor trailers and tandem trucks
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.
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