New York City is experiencing significant disruptions due to high winds affecting transportation across the city. The Northbound Cross Island Parkway entrance to the Throgs Neck Bridge has been closed due to flooding. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a ban on all empty tractor-trailers and tandem trailers on 7 NYC bridges starting from Monday, 3/11, from 8 AM to 10 PM, due to the weather forecast. Similar restrictions have been placed on the Bayonne Bridge, including a 30-mph speed limit and a ban on certain types of vehicles. NYC Ferry service along the Bay Ridge, St. George, and Sunset Park landings has been suspended. The Verrazzano Narrows Bridge, Robert F Kennedy Bridge, and Whitestone Bridge are also imposing restrictions on truck traffic. Residents have been advised to exercise caution, consider alternate routes, and allow for additional travel time due to expected traffic delays.
. @MTA Due to high winds, trucks are prohibited from using the Whitestone Bridge. Use alternate routes.
.@MTA Due to high winds, trucks are prohibited from using the Robert F Kennedy Bridge. Use alternate routes.
Wind Restrictions: Expect traffic delays approaching the Verrazzano Bridge in Staten Island and Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/KVVnlbeL5T.
Total shit show & organized chaos driving from Staten Island to Bay Ridge due to high winds & restrictions on VZ bridge. On R train now, let’s see how that goes
.@MTA Due to high winds, trucks are prohibited from using the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. Use alternate routes.
Due to high winds: @NYCferry service along the Bay Ridge, St. George, and Sunset Park landings are suspended. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit https://t.co/sLpvXsVNJ1.
.@PANYNJ Due to high winds, a 30-mph speed restriction and a ban on empty tractor trailers, empty tandems, motorcycles, and car-pulled trailers is in place at the Bayonne Bridge.
Empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks will be banned on 7 NYC bridges due to weather forecast https://t.co/s8HBbrRMWC https://t.co/DAjAQZXe2U
Starting Monday, 3/11 from 8AM-10PM, all empty tractor-trailers and tandem trailers will be prohibited on @MTA bridges due to expected high winds. Avoid unnecessary travel.
⚠ Advisory (Update): Standing water on the roadway. Northbound Cross Island Parkway entrance to the Throgs Neck Bridge is closed due to flooding. Exercise caution when driving. https://t.co/lTlSEOYwg8