Field Report: The Bridges of Governors Island
Oct 2, 2012 5:00 pm
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Governors Island is served by four lift bridges, two at the Battery Maritime Building in Manhattan and two on Governors Island. All the bridges are being replaced with shiny new ones ready for all current and future Island users. We’re half way there! The newly rehabilitated west bridge and approach platform are ready for passengers, cars and trucks. The partner east bridge won’t be far behind. 
- Meanwhile, over at the BMB, a new lift bridge was installed at Slip 7, complete with a truck scale so we can keep an eye on loads coming to the Island. A new Slip 6 is on the horizon as well.…[/caption]
