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07/19/2023

Brooklyn Bridge Notice:

The NYC DOT Division of Bridges will FULLY close both Manhattan-bound lanes on the Brooklyn Bridge on July 21st, 22nd, 29th and 30th from 12AM-8AM, and July 23rd and 31st from 12AM-5AM. This closure is required to perform electrical work for the lighting at the towers. Motorists are advised to use the Manhattan Bridge to get to Manhattan. The bike lane will remain open during the Manhattan-bound nighttime closures however flaggers will be present on the bike lane to guide the bicyclists, as needed.

05/18/2023

The 's 140th anniversary is this month & we've partnered with Center for Brooklyn History to present a lively discussion about its visionary builders: John, Washington, & Emily Roebling. The panel will include NYC DOT's Clara Medina.

Register here: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cbh-talk-three-roeblings-virtual-20230524

05/10/2023

The 's 140th anniversary is this month & we've partnered with Center for Brooklyn History to present a lively discussion about its visionary builders: John, Washington, and Emily Roebling. The panel will include NYC DOT's Clara Medina.

Register here:

When the Brooklyn Bridge opened on May 24, 1883, it was heralded as one of man’s greatest engineering feats. This month, with the bridge’s 140th anniversary upon us, CBH presents a lively discussion about its visionary builders: John, Washington, and Emily Roebling. Join experts Richard Haw, aut...

04/20/2023

Brooklyn Bridge Notice:

The NYC DOT will continue to narrow the promenade at the Brooklyn Approach from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays until April 28th for ongoing project work. Flaggers will be present at either end of the work zone. Pedestrians are advised to use caution.

04/20/2023

Brooklyn Bridge Notice:

On Friday, April 21st, the NYC DOT will fully close the Brooklyn Bridge bikeway intermittently for up to fifteen minutes at a time, as required, for testing snow removal equipment on the bikeway. The bikeway will be opened at the end of fifteen minutes and the next fifteen-minute closure will take place only after the previous back-up has been cleared. The intermittent fifteen-minute full closures will take place between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Flaggers will be present on either side of the work zone to guide cyclists, as required. Cyclists who prefer not to wait for the work stoppage may use the Manhattan Bridge bikeway which is available at all times. Bicyclists are advised to use caution.

04/14/2023

Brooklyn Bridge Notice:

The NYC DOT will continue the rehabilitation of Brooklyn Bridge with single and double lane closures in the Brooklyn-bound direction from April 17th to April 28th,
Single lane closures: 12AM-6AM
Two lane closures: 2AM-6AM

At least one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times.

04/14/2023

Brooklyn Bridge Notice:

The NYC DOT will close the Pearl Street ramps to Brooklyn Bridge and to northbound FDR on weeknights from April 17th to 28th from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the next morning. The ramp closures are required to clean the limestone walls of the approach arches adjacent to the ramp. Please use the Northbound Park Row Ramp for access to Brooklyn Bridge or detour to access the northbound FDR.

04/06/2023

Brooklyn Bridge Notice:

The NYC DOT will conduct maintenance on the Brooklyn Bridge on Tuesday, April 11th. As a result, there will be single-lane, rolling closures from 12:01 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. These closures will be limited to the immediate work zone of approximately 40 feet as the work crew progresses. Only one lane at a time will be closed. All other lanes will remain open.

At least one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times.

03/10/2023

Brooklyn Bridge Notice:

The NYC DOT will conduct maintenance on the Brooklyn Bridge on Monday, March 14. As a result, there will be single-lane, rolling closures from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. These closures will be limited to the immediate work zone of approximately 40 feet as the work crew progresses. Only one lane at a time will be closed. All other lanes will remain open.

At least one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times.

02/09/2023

Brooklyn Bridge Notice:

The NYC DOT Division of Bridges will conduct maintenance on the Brooklyn Bridge on Tuesday, February 14th. As a result, there will be single-lane, rolling closures from 12:01 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. These closures will be limited to the immediate work zone of approximately 40 feet as the work crew progresses. Only one lane at a time will be closed. All other lanes will remain open

01/03/2023

Brooklyn Bridge Notice:

The NYC DOT will close the Pearl Street Ramp to the Brooklyn Bridge from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 5th and Friday, January 6th. The ramp closure is necessary for continued masonry repair on the walls of the approach arches.

Motorists are advised to use the Northbound Park Row Ramp for access to Brooklyn Bridge.