Roosevelt Island Traffic Advisory For Tram Area Caused By Mechanical Problems With Crane

Aerial View of Roosevelt Island Tram Crane

Received the following advisory from RIOC:

Due to mechanical difficulties with the crane at the Tram, the West Channel Drive from Sports Park to the Tram will remain closed until further notice. Public Safety Officers will be stationed at the site in order to direct traffic.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

I asked RIOC VP Of Operations Fernando Martinez:

What are the mechanical difficulties with the Crane referenced in RIOC Advisory Below.

Any estimate as to how long the temporary traffic patterns will remain?

Mr. Martinez replied:

The computer on the crane did not allow the boom to completely retract to the folded position.