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Weather Update: MTA Bridges and Tunnels to Ban Certain Trucks Wednesday, March 5

Bridges and Tunnels
Updated Mar 5, 2025 9:00 a.m.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during storm

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels today announced that due to heavy wind in the forecast, it is implementing a ban on empty tractor-trailers and tandem (piggyback, dual, triple, etc.) trucks on its bridges beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5.

Based on the current forecast and the overall timing of this weather event, it is anticipated the ban will be in place until approximately 6:00 a.m. Thursday, March 6.

These times are subject to change. 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 here.