THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE
The World's Only 14-Lane Suspension Bridge
Spanning the Hudson River, the GWB connects Manhattan/Washington Heights (at 179th Street) and Fort Lee, New Jersey. Construction began in 1927 and was completed in 1933 at a cost of $59,000,000. At the time of completion, the GWB was twice the length of any suspension bridge ever built; today is the 13th longest. The six lanes of the lower roadway were added in 1962. The GWB was designed by Othmar Ammann, Swiss-born architect and engineer. An engineering marvel to this day, the GWB majestically keeps sentinel over the Palisade Bluffs!
Tower Height 570 Feet
Flying the World's Largest Free Hanging Flag - 475 lbs., 60' x 90'
On a Given Day 300,000 Plus Vehicles - the World's Busiest Bridge!
Span is 3,500 Feet
For the first time in nearly five years, the North Walkway was briefly opened to accommodate foot and bike traffic that normally uses the South Walkway. The North Walkway offers spectacular views looking north up the Hudson River..in stark contrast to the views of high-rises from the South Walkway!
It's a One Mile Walk Steps! Yellow Trough is for Bikes!
Scaffolding has been erected and covered for the painting project.
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