Roosevelt Island Bridge Closure Advisory - July 7 -10, 12:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Click on image to read DOT Statement on Roosevelt Island Bridge Closure

According to RIOC President Steve Shane in Item 10 of his June 24 RIOC President's Report:

Bridge Closures: The NYC Department of Transportation has notified us that the reconstruction work will require complete closure of the bridge to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for four (4) nights, being the mornings of July 7 through July 10 12:30 AM until 5:30 AM. As was previously done, EMS, police and fire responders will be present on the Island with additional manpower at the Queens end of the Bridge. The Tram and red bus will run throughout the night. If it rains, additional nights will be required. Hope for no emergencies and no rain.

More information on the Roosevelt Island Bridge closure is available at the RIOC Advisory web page.

... The work planned includes the tensioning of the bridge's new counterweight ropes. The work is weather sensitive and inclement weather may result in rescheduling. Should this occur, additional notification of the revised schedule will be provided. NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agents and construction signage will direct motorists and pedestrians. Noise mitigation measures will be implemented to minimize impacts.

Alternate modes of transportation to and from Roosevelt Island during the bridge closure will include the MTA New York City Transit "F" train from both Queens and Manhattan and the Roosevelt Island Tramway from 59th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The "F" train operates at all times. The Roosevelt Island Tramway, in addition to its normal schedule, will operate on a half hour schedule on the mornings of the bridge closure. The Roosevelt Island Surface Transit Bus will operate throughout the night.

The MTA New York City Transit Q102 bus from Queens will operate on a modified schedule, with no service to or from Roosevelt Island between the hours of 12:30 AM and 5:30 AM. NYCDOT is fully aware of the impacts this unavoidable closure may have on the adjacent communities and motorists; we apologize for any inconvenience. We strive to keep these impacts to a minimum. Questions regarding the bridge closure and the project in general may be addressed to Melissa Johnson, Community Liaison at 212-758-1060 or mjohnson@zetlin.com.

Plan accordingly.