, No pedestrian or bicycle traffic. Kennedy Bridge’s southbound FDR Drive ramp will be closed from 7 a. (Courtesy of NYRR) NEW YORK - The New York City Marathon is taking place on Sunday, Nov. It lies between Manhattan Island to the west, and the borough of Queens, on Long Island, to the east. comthe Queensboro Bridge’s importance to the mobility and unity of New York City remains undimmed. on Saturday, Feb. We venture to the edges of Manhattan, looking north to the Bronx in Macomb’s Dam Bridge (1935) and Apartment Houses, East River (c. m. An overnight transformer fire underneath the Queensborough Bridge in New Westminster forced the full closure of the bridge to all traffic for nearly 12 hours Wednesday and caused widespread power outages. Last week, the DOT intermittently closed off a portion of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge to pedestrians and cyclists. Work on the #QueenboroBridge will require FULL intermittent 15-minute closures of the #BikeNYC & pedestrian path on 4/7 & 4/8, 10AM-3PM. Buses in the area were on altered service because of the closure. takes you down to the bridge. Queensboro Bridge (Vehicle Entrance Ramp Eastbound) East 59 th Street between 2 nd Avenue and 1 st Avenue ;. Queensboro Bridge Closures Linger Day After Fire The bridge is being repaired and the city expects lane closures through the weekend Published August 17, 2013 • Updated on August 19, 2013 at 11:. Part of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge remained closed Saturday, a day after a truck caught fire. One Brooklyn bound lane on the lower level from 8 a. Check the Weekend Traffic Advisory Check the Special. Closure necessary for Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project. Hwy 91A at Howes St - W. Residents of New Westminster can use Highway 91A as a convenient route towards the Canada/U. and 4 p. Federal STAA vehicles moving household goods can travel on interstates and truck routes if they do not exceed 13 feet and 6 inches in height, 8 feet and 6 inches in width, 48 feet trailer length, and the lower of the. 2—The 26. On Facebook, the City said power is out in the Queensborough neighbourhood for the. Either the top or bottom of the bridge is closed but no toll so can't really complain. 35th Street just west of Willis Avenue: 8:30am to. Queensborough Bridge Railway terminal. Traffic Advisory: Queensboro Bridge Repair Closures. Scope of work for Contract BRC231F -. on Monday, Feb. Closures on major roadways & bridges will include FDR Drive, BQE, as well as the Queensboro and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridges. 6, according. Through petitions, rallies, and social media, thousands of pedestrians, cyclists, and runners voiced their discontent with the dangerously overcrowded safety conditions on the current shared path — and prevailed. 7, 2021. It is often crowded so unless you are traveling at a very low-volume hour (some time between 1-5am), avoid this bridge. The ramp has now been reopened. The below streets will be closed Sunday from 7:30am to 5:30pm on Sunday, May 7th, 2017 for FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR (route and traffic map at bottom of page). The. Sunday. Connector Bridge (left) and Moray Bridge (right). Details on Service Changes For six weekends this Winter and early Spring, the 7 line will be closed between Queensboro Plaza and 34 St-Hudson Yards in Manhattan. The plan calls for converting the northern outer roadway. to 4:43 p. The single-lane Manhattan-bound north upper roadway is closed 24/7, while the double-lane is closed Monday to Friday from 9:30 am. PDT. Numerous technical and logistical challenges were overcome to successfully. The Queensborough Bridge in New Westminster is closed in both directions due to a police incident. . caThe Roosevelt Island Bridge is a tower drive vertical lift bridge that connects Roosevelt Island in Manhattan to Astoria in Queens, crossing the East Channel of the East River. 1st Avenue and 117th Street: 8:45am to 5:30pm. Hwy 91A at Gifford Street, looking east. City officials have hesitated to repurpose a car lane on the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge for pedestrians due to fears of stalling traffic amid repairs — but. and will be. NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — A person was arrested Thursday afternoon after scaling up the side of the Queensboro Bridge. The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge (sometimes known as the 59th Street Bridge) connects Manhattan with Queens by lifting over the East River and Roosevelt Island, an impressive landmark that changed. It is bordered by the borough of Brooklyn at the western tip of Long Island and by Nassau County to its east. The 92 St entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12:01 a. The northern section of the station was closed in the late. m. This text is part of Parks’ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - The New York City Department Of Transportation announced Tuesday that it will shut down a single outer outbound lane of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge at night. m. Tolls. Last year, a total of 47,839 people completed the marathon. swinging. Subway: 7, G, E. They also decided to renovate the upper deck. It is near the east end of the Queensboro Bridge, with Queens Boulevard running east from the plaza. " In 2021, the city began to install a bike path on the lower level of the bridge. The following is a list of streets, bridges and highways that will be closed at different times from 6:30 a. m. m. PDT. Queens drivers entering Manhattan could pay between $9 and $23 during peak hours under an. of Transportation (DOT) began major repair work on the Queensboro Bridge Monday. Queensborough Connector. 6: Exit 15 East 106th Street: 9. Queensboro Bridge (HOV-2) The Manhattan-bound south upper roadway of the Queensboro Bridge starting from Thomson Avenue or 21st Street at 43rd Avenue in Queens is an HOV lane from 6 AM to 10 AM on weekdays. Officials partially reopened the Queensborough Bridge in time for the evening rush hour after an early morning electrical fire. 5. News. The upper level of the bridge will remain open in both directions throughout. m. Share. The NYPD is warning drivers that it will not be business as usual on July 4, with countless street closures and detours making parking in the city even. While the vantage point offers beautiful views, the climb up the bridge is tough—especially because it hits. 68-mile (15. Hwy 91A, north end of Queensborough Bridge, looking south. The bridge was initially built in 1951 but remained closed for many years due to safety concerns. The following streets will be closed at the discretion of the NYPD on Sunday between 8 a. The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge will undergo an upper deck replacement over several years to extend. Seven train line service will be suspended between 34th St. Only passenger vehicles and pedestrian and bicycle traffic are permitted. Hwy 91A, north end of Queensborough Bridge, looking south. on Saturday, normal traffic flow had been restored. Hwy 91A at Gifford Street, looking west. The Roosevelt island tram is also nearby if you're trying to go there. Bidwell St, Burnaby St, Nelson St. border. Both levels will reopen at 4:00 PM Sunday. and will run through Aug. To ensure this work is completed safely, full northbound lane closures on the Pattullo Bridge will be in place from Friday, May 19 at 7:00 p. (Courtesy of NYRR) NEW YORK - The New York City Marathon is taking place on Sunday, Nov. (Photo by Michael Dorgan, Queens Post). Pedestrians face a particularly treacherous trek along the 59th Street bridge — because they’re forced to share a narrow, two-lane strip with bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters. m. 249. Editor: Living in New Westminster and working in east Richmond means I must travel along Stewardson way to access the Queensborough Bridge during rush hour. -4:33. Queensborough Bridge is a highway bridge in New Westminster, British Columbia. Today I began my Trip by Walking across the Queensboro Bridge (We do not call it by any other name!!!) I started at the Queens Side at Queens Plaza, This was by far the most stressful bridge I crossed. At. NYPD: Expect July 4 parking restrictions. Another series of weekend closures will suspend N service within Astoria, and between Queens and Manhattan. Reconstruction of the Highway 91A corridor to improve traffic mobility involved safety upgrades on the Queensborough Bridge, reconfiguration of the existing north-end Queensborough interchange, and construction of a new south-end interchange at Howes Street. A northbound, slow lane closure will be in effect from Wednesday, Jan. Work on the #QueenboroBridge will require FULL intermittent 15-minute closures of the #BikeNYC & pedestrian path on 4/7 & 4/8, 10AM-3PM. It was built in 1960 by John Laing and Son (Canada) for the City of New Westminster and cost $4 million (equivalent to $37. 7:. m. Please expect delays. The following road closures will be in effect on Sunday, Nov. The agency denied that the incoming Adams administration changed the timeline of the project, but that it was simply pushed back because of delays in the work of replacing the bridge’s upper roadway deck. Run at conversational effort until you reach the Queensboro Bridge. Another day, another delay. Flaggers will be. April 16, 1974. Rice. Hwy 91A at Howes St - E. 4, through 5 a. The DOT quietly released the news — namely, that the agency needs until the end of 2023 to. 17, 2020, 10:45 p. Stage 3 Stage 4. Touring: Walk around at street level to see the entrance in the plaza. Queens Staten Island Citywide Manhattan East 4th Street between Bowery Street and Lafayette Street This street will be closed from 12:01 am Saturday to 10 pm Sunday through 12/3/23 to facilitate crane operation. m. After you cross the 13. Queensboro Bridge (Ed Koch) The Queensboro Bridge, also known as. The 40-mile, city-wide tour will lead to temporary closures of many New York City streets, roadways and bridges throughout. Focus on your body and not too much on the crowds. to Queens to Queens. . " It started at 59th Street and passed over Blackwell's Island (now Roosevelt Island), where it stopped to discharge and accept passengers from the roof of the Storehouse station. The individual began climbing up the side of the bridge sometime after 4 p. S. The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, also known as the Queensboro Bridge, is a stunning cantilever bridge that spans the East River, connecting the neighborhood of. Starting at midnight on Saturday, Nov. Bridge and Higway closures. A couple of weeks ago I walked across the 3 Manhattan - Brooklyn Bridges. The. These renovations are ongoing, and they can cause congestion and lane closures on the bridge. Published August 16, 2013 • Updated on August 16, 2013 at 8:29 pm. It was the first suspension bridge built in New York City and the most. How to watch the New York City Marathon on TV. These bridges will be closed: 6:30 a. Published May 17, 2023 1:32 p. The bridge was renamed after New York City mayor Ed Koch in 2011. Jan 2022 - Present1 year 8 months. Friday, November 3, 2023 More Videos NEW YORK (WABC) -- What roads are closed due to the 2023 TCS NYC Marathon? We have the list of street and bridge closures on Sunday in New York City. th. m. Pleasant Avenue. New Westminster Police closed the Queensborough Bridge out of an "over abundance of caution" for about two hours on Thursday morning. The Queensboro Bridge connects Midtown Manhattan with Long Island City in the borough of Queens. Queens is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Queens County, in the U. The Staten Island-bound lower level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge will be closed on Sunday from 12:01 a. Road Closures for 2023 The upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Staten Island and Brooklyn, will close at 11:00 PM Saturday; the lower level will close at 7:00 AM Sunday. As bridges go, it is neither particularly innovative nor all that attractive, but like that more famous bridge four and a half miles down the East River, it did a lot to define the borough from which it takes its name. Thursday, November 11 th, 2021. I have taken this bridge to get to Long Island City because I didn't want to pay for the midtown tunnel. It was operated by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company until 1940, when the city took over the IRT. Location: Queensborough Bridge : Image 125674 (212k, 1024x585) Collection of: Ed Dowdall. Both levels will be closed between 7 a. For now, we all share the north outer roadway. The nine-story. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians, cyclists, and first responders at all times. Kambui Olujimi: What I'm most taken by is the way the bridge vanishes, the way the bridge itself is articulated and then breaks up in the distance. Street closures and parking restrictions are expected to cause traffic delays. back-ups approaching downtown Vancouver. 2 N. 3,984 likes · 4 talking about this · 24,978 were here. City transportation officials have installed a temporary fix to stop vehicles traveling overnight from flying off a deadly eastbound off-ramp on the lower level of the Queensborough Bridge. The Queensborough Bridge is currently closed in both directions. Police said the public wasn't at risk, but didn't release details about the nature of the incident. Traffic Advisory: Queensboro Bridge Upper Roadway Remains Closed. This park is named for the nearby Queensboro Bridge, which is also known as the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge or 59th Street Bridge. Construction of the bridge began on March 17, 1952, at a cost. The station is served by the 7 and N trains at all times, the W train on weekdays, and the <7> train rush hours in the peak direction. On July 23, 1917, the Queensboro Bridge spur of the elevated IRT Second Avenue Line opened. 65. Site 3: construction is expected to start in the spring of 2024 and completed by the fall of 2024. Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge — Lower level, Brooklyn-bound: 7am. m. m. Find out what's happening in New York City with free. Customers should plan for up to 30 minutes of additional travel time. Photo: MTA. PROVINCE. According to a construction bulletin, shared just one day prior to the bikeway closure, the department identified that the bikeway would need to be closed off on Thursday and Friday, in 15-minute intervals, from 10 a. Hwy 91A at Howes St - W. Queens had only been a part of New York City for a decade before the. 4, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The city’s plan to convert a car lane into a pedestrian pathway on the Queensboro Bridge will be delayed until at least 2024, the DOT announced yesterday. Update: Electricity restored to Queensborough, 27 hours after electrical fire and bridge closure Power was fully restored just before 5:30 AM Thursday morning. C. Watch Electrical fire closes Queensborough Bridge Video Online, on GlobalNews. between the hours of 10:00 a. “The closure of the exit ramp on the Queens-bound outer roadway of the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge is the first step toward ending the carnage that has claimed too many lives over the last three. Queensboro Bridge-Lower level Queens side: 7:00 a. after someone noticed smoke coming out. In 2019, we carried more traffic than any bridge and tunnel authority in the nation—more than 329 million vehicles. Queensbridge Park is just over the Queesnborough Bridge. 4, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The city’s plan to convert a car lane into a pedestrian pathway on the Queensboro Bridge will be delayed until at least 2024, the DOT announced yesterday. — Ed Koch (Queensboro) BridgeBut DOT wants to leave the southernmost lane open to cars 24/7 while other lanes are closed for the rehabilitation of the top level in order to to avoid traffic jams during the project, and local. m. 19, to Thursday, Jan. 00:00:29. The construction will require long-term lane reductions on the upper roadway. The bike tour will mean major street closures including FDR Drive, the BQE, as well as the Ed Koch-Queensboro and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridges. Site 1 and 2: construction will start late September 2023 and is expected to complete in the spring of 2024. They were announced by the Department of. It is restricted to passenger vehicles with two or more people, emergency vehicles, or taxis and for-hire vehicles with. The MTA will also be updating the pedestrian bridge, which goes across the 11-lane wide approach to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, two of which are bike lanes. Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Closure. and lasting until 4 a. 's Ministry of Transportation determined the fire did not cause structural damage to the bridge and it is expected it will be partially reopened to. Queensboro Bridge (Ed Koch) The Queensboro Bridge, also known as. Kennedy Bridge / Willis Avenue. nd, is a. DOT repurposed a car lane for cyclists on that span back in 2016. The car entrance and exit portals can be seen by walking in 59 St. Paul Hyland said the police department received some information that led to the bridge closure. On May 16, 2001, Commissioner Weinshall cut the. the extent of back-ups (see legend). m. The safety. border. pic. C. on Saturday, Feb. Vancouver city council to consider 7. Contributed Jun 14, 2021 2:05 PM. NEW YORK — Drivers using the Queensboro Bridge will see some lane closures starting Monday so the city can work on replacing the upper deck of the 113-year-old span. No buses will be allowed to cross 5th Avenue during the race. You proceed underneath the elevated subway and take the left on Crescent Street. Work on the 113-year-old span began in earnest Monday morning when DOT staff implemented lane. It is near the east end of the Queensboro Bridge, with Queens Boulevard running east from the plaza. The Five Boro Bike Tour is returning Sunday, with tens of thousands of cyclists expected to attend the 40-mile charity ride to raise funds for free bike education programming. Published Feb. The Dept. Mayor Jonathan Cote says B. The two council members said the closures of the pedestrian/bike pathway are not acceptable, noting that the car-bearing south outer roadway will be unaffected by these intermittent closures. The use of public transportation is highly recommended. Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Closure. (South bound) and Queensboro Bridge Exit; Queensboro Bridge Exit between East 63rd Street and East 60th Street; Queensboro Bridge (West Bound Lanes from Manhattan to Queens)To ensure this work is completed safely, full northbound lane closures on the Pattullo Bridge will be in place on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 from 9 p. The Sunnyside Past, Feb. You will then have to walk two blocks east. and 6 a. However, there are some lane closures in effect. However, for about 1 week after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the bridge was closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles. Last year, the Queensboro topped all other East River bridges for bike trip increases (except for the Brooklyn Bridge, but that overpass got a completely new protected bike lane that now keeps cyclists away from pedestrians). C. The Five Boro Bike Tour is returning Sunday, with tens of thousands of cyclists expected to attend the 40-mile charity ride to raise funds for free bike education programming. Existing abandoned portions: Portions of track and track-level platforms, and an entrance at street level in the plaza east of 2 Ave. ”. The 1960s band Simon and Garfunkel made the bridge famous in their song “Feelin’ Groovy,” also. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Several lanes on the Queensboro Bridge have been shut down to begin a two-year repair project. On July 23, 1917, the Queensboro Bridge spur of the elevated IRT Second Avenue Line opened. The IRT Flushing Line is a rapid transit route of the New York City Subway system, named for its eastern terminal in Flushing, Queens. The map shows the location of New York City’s four East River Bridges (from north to south): the Queensboro Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and Brooklyn Bridge. Narrator: Artist Kambui Olujimi responds to Hopper’s 1913 painting of the Queensborough Bridge. the Queensboro Bridge has a special character, special historical and aesthetic interest and value as part of the development, heritage and cul tura. N19 NightBus and route 103 trips affected by the lane closures will be rerouted over the Alex Fraser and Queensborough bridges between New Westminster and Scott Road stations. ca your source for the latest news on Queensborough Bridge closure . After millions of dollars in renovations, the Wards Island Bridge reopened in 2012. Construction will begin on rebuilding a section of a platform at the Queensboro Plaza subway station in Queens later this month, forcing Manhattan-bound 7, N, and W trains to bypass the station for two weeks, according to the MTA. An overnight transformer fire underneath the Queensborough Bridge forced the closure of the bridge for nearly 27 hours Wednesday and caused widespread power outages. According to the MTA, the project will require work to be done over the busy, 11-lane wide approach to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, two of which are bike lanes. 230 Following. As of 2018, an average of over 145,500 vehicles, 5,000 cyclists, and 1,900 pedestrians travel over the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge each. Throgs Neck Bridge 24/7 Lane Closure. Queensboro Plaza is a high-ridership station in the heart of a rapidly growing neighborhood, making it a complex construction project. Pulaski Bridge (Mile 13. The 26. 1 W. One trolley was the "Bridge Local. The Pattullo Bridge will be closed for another long weekend, this time between 7 p. Posted: November 2, 2023 | Last updated: November 3, 2023 Nov. m. The main spans are flanked by side spans of 469½ feet on the Manhattan side, and 459 feet on the Queens side. m. Rice. Once the reconstruction of the bridge is completed by the end of 2023, the South Outer Roadway will be converted to pedestrian space. Published May 17, 2023 1:32 p. th. Eastern time. There are no tolls on bridges operated by NYC DOT. Re: Queensboro Bridge to and from LaGuardia Airport. Kennedy Bridge Harlem River Lift Span (Manhattan) – 13 ft 10 in. Expect major delays on common alternate routes while the DOT conducts the “High Priority Structural Repairs. Links. The bridge spans the north arm of the Fraser River for road access from the main part of New Westminster to the suburb of. Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, New York (1909) Guastavino and his son, Rafael Jr. Fall weather can make highway conditions in. The New York Road Runners said the average race time came in at 4 hours, 50 minutes and 26 seconds. Registration is now closed. It is on the eastern tip of Lulu Island on the Fraser River. Beyond improving safety, the city has described the Queensboro Bridge as a key component in a growing network of bike lanes across the East Side, including protected lanes along First and Second. East 116th Street between FDR Drive and Pleasant Avenue. Designed by engineer Gustav Lindenthal and architect Henry Hornbostel, it is the “longest of the East River Bridges, with an overall length of 7,449 feet,” according to the New York City Department of Transportation. Changes are affecting routes through Vic West and EsquimaltRunners descend the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge during the 2018 New York City Marathon. (Shutterstock / Vilius Veitas) LONG ISLAND. unpredictable, particularly through high mountain passes. Nov. The 86th Street Transverse Road will remain open. m. Service north of the 57th Street station ended on June 11, 1940;. Kambui Olujimi: What I'm most taken by is the way the bridge vanishes, the way the bridge itself is articulated and then breaks up in the distance. 昆斯博羅橋（英語： Queensboro Bridge ）又稱59號街橋，是位於美国 纽约 東河上的一座橋樑，竣工於1909年。 該橋連接了皇后區和曼哈頓兩地。 2010年，為紀念前紐約市長郭德華，該橋的正式名稱改為“郭德華-昆斯博羅橋”，但民眾仍然習慣使用舊稱 。 該橋也是許多電影. m. @DriveBC. Beginning at midnight on Sunday, November 6th the upper level of the. The Queens–Midtown Tunnel (often referred to as the Midtown Tunnel) is a vehicular tunnel under the East River in New York City, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Part of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge remained closed Saturday morning, a day after a truck caught fire. The Gowanus/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) westbound approach (I-278 West) to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from 9:30 a. Starting at midnight on Saturday, Nov. Oct. a. 20, starting at 8:30 p. WATCH: Queensborough Bridge closure: aerials. Jul 2022. There will be ongoing single-lane closures and full ramp closures from 8 p. and began livestreaming his ascent on social media. m. March 28, 2016 By Jackie Strawbridge. That makes every bridge going into new Westminster closed. 10, 2013. Highway 91A, or the Queensborough Connector, is a 3 km (2 mi) long spur off Highway 91. VETERAN’S DAY PARADE Manhattan: 1100 x 1600 Formation: West 24 th. m. The blaze was sparked by the failure of a City of New Westminster-owned high voltage cable running under the bridge deck, was reported at about 1 a. The bridge is 7,449 feet (2,270 m) long. The Queensboro Bridge, officially named the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, is a cantilever bridge over the East River in New York City. Queensborough Bridge closed videos and latest news articles; GlobalNews. m. NY 25 remains one of the few signed surface routes through. The NYPD is warning drivers that it will not be business as usual on July 4, with countless street closures and detours making parking in the city even. The Queensboro Bridge. m. Part of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge remained closed Saturday, a day after a truck caught fire. it a complex construction project, involving work to be done over the busy, 11–lane wide approach to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, two of which are bike lanes. PROVINCE. Soon thereafter, the four Queensboro Bridge elevators were closed to the public, but two of the four elevators were kept operable in case of emergencies. has introduced legislation to restore the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge back to its original name, the Queensboro Bridge. The State Department of Transportation will begin major repairs on the Queens Bridge, between Bound Brook and South Bound Brook, including a full closure of the bridge, starting on Friday, September 8, 2017, at 9 pm. The Dept. m. m. 3K Followers. 2 mile stretch of the annual 2023 TCS New York City Marathon will see delays on roads and bridges. The car entrance and exit portals can be seen by walking in 59 St. The 20Ave, Stewardson Way and Marine Way on-ramps are all closed as well. m during Sunday’s Five Boro Bike Tour in New York City. 12%. When I learned how to drive to the city from Nassau and Queens, this became my bridge of choice. Vallone along with many Queens’ residents and business owners have objected to the change since the city renamed the Queensboro Bridge in. Aug 17, 2013; LEDs Coming To East River Bridges, Highways, Central Park The way major parts of New. Manhattan and Queens Bridges: - Ed Koch (Queensboro) Bridge (lower level): 6:30 AM to 4:45 PM. It connects Long Island City right to Midtown East. ”. Manhattan. The Brooklyn Bridge was constructed between 1870 and 1883, and opened to traffic on May 24, 1883. The southernmost lane of the bridge, formally the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, has a breathtaking view for those traveling on that side of the bridge; the New York City skyline is visible from the.