Wind Advisory: MTA Bridges and Tunnels to Prohibit Certain Trucks from Crossings Beginning Friday, Dec. 19

Ban in Place 5:00 a.m. Through 10:00 a.m. Friday

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MTA Bridges and Tunnels today announced that due to forecasts of high wind conditions beginning this evening, the agency will be implementing a ban on empty tractor-trailers and tandem (piggyback, dual, triple, etc.) trucks at all of our bridges beginning at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

Based on the current forecast and the timing of this weather event, it is anticipated that the ban will remain in effect until approximately 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. However, the operational period for this restriction will be adjusted as necessary based on current conditions and updated forecasts.

The seven bridges where the prohibition will be in effect are:

• Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
• Cross Bay Bridge
• Henry Hudson Bridge
• Marine Parkway Bridge
• Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
• Throgs Neck Bridge
• Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

These times are subject to change. For real-time updates on service changes, motorists can visit the MTA app or mta.info. Customers can sign up for real-time email and SMS alerts from MTA Bridges and Tunnels.