MTA - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
06/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2026 09:19
Bridge Lift Testing at RFK Bridge Manhattan Span Scheduled for Early Morning Hours of Friday, June 12
Intermittent Closures Planned for Both Directions
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels today announced that intermittent full closures at the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge's Harlem River Lift Span to and from Manhattan are scheduled on Friday, June 12, from 12:01 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for bridge lifts to test mechanical functionality and allow routine preventive maintenance.
Each closure is expected to last approximately 20 minutes. Customers traveling on the M60 bus, which offers service to LaGuardia Airport, should expect delays. Motorists may wish to consider an alternate route.
For real time updates on service changes, motorists can visit mta.info.
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