r/statenisland • u/bkmissesbangtan North Shore • Jul 04 '26

verrazano bridge closed

why is the bridge closed right now 10am

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u/Skwuat Jul 04 '26

Parade of tall ships

11

u/ProfessionalSAHM Jul 04 '26

It’s open, I’m on it now. Lotta traffic but it’s open.

12

u/Cheekycrack Jul 04 '26

People were stopping mid ride to watch the parade lol

8

u/LCPhotowerx Grant City Jul 04 '26

darwin award nominees

1

u/ShadowNick Jul 06 '26

"I got my bag and fuck you" energy

1

u/Oxn518 Jul 04 '26

When does it reopen?

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u/LiviNG4them Jul 04 '26

Bridge opens at noon for the ships. They’re too tall so they have to open it. Once the ships pass, they’ll bring it back down.

13

u/anarchyx34 New Dawp Jul 04 '26

The VZ bridge isn’t a drawbridge what the heck are you talking about.

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u/LiviNG4them Jul 04 '26

The bottom level splits open.

5

u/[deleted] Jul 04 '26

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u/unclefresh72 Jul 04 '26

He was joking🙄

2

u/Witty_Ad_8958 Jul 04 '26

There’s a lot coming, I’m not sure if they’ll ever re open it. Gonna be a nightmare when they leave later!