MTA Bridges and Tunnels to Close Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to All Traffic Between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3
Upper Level Will Be Closed to Traffic in Both Directions Beginning at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the following service changes and updates for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon taking place on Sunday, Nov. 3.
The marathon course runs 26.2 miles through the five boroughs of NYC, starting in Staten Island and finishing in Central Park. There will be street closures all throughout the day.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Closure
MTA Bridges and Tunnels, in coordination with the New York City Police Department, will close the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to all vehicular traffic between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, for the New York City-permitted TCS New York City Marathon. Motorists seeking to travel to Brooklyn or Staten Island via the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge must use alternate routes.
In addition, on Saturday, Nov. 2, the upper level of the bridge will be closed to traffic in both directions beginning at 11:00 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 on Staten Island will close at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, and reopen at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Motorists can call the Verrazzano-Narrows Marathon Traffic Hotline at (718) 692-5656 to hear information about the closures.
Seeing the Race with MTA New York City Transit
MTA New York City Transit’s subway and buses will enable customers to get to the event from all parts of the city. Marathon revelers can use the MTA app or mta.info for any last-minute subway or bus diversion details as the race progresses.
New York City Transit will stay in contact with the New York Road Runners Club, sharing information regarding any street closures and/or bus diversions that may arise. The Central Park Transverse Roads at 65th, 79th and 96th streets will be closed for most of the day and buses will not be permitted to cross Fifth Avenue during the race. Numerous other bus diversions will take place along the marathon route across the city.