MTA Bridges and Tunnels to Close Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to All Traffic Between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the following service changes and updates for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon taking place on Sunday, Nov. 7.
MTA Bridges and Tunnels will close the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to all vehicular traffic between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, for the City-permitted TCS New York City Marathon. Motorists traveling to Brooklyn or Staten Island via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge must use alternate routes. In addition, on Saturday, Nov. 6, the upper level of the bridge will be closed to traffic in both directions beginning at 11 p.m. to allow for roadway preparation. Over-dimensional vehicles and vehicles containing hazardous materials will not be permitted to cross the bridge in either direction once that closure takes place. The Bay Street and Lily Pond Avenue exits in Staten Island will close at 3 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7, and reopen at 4 p.m.
Motorists can call the Verrazzano-Narrows Marathon Traffic Hotline at (718) 692-5656 to hear information about the closures.
