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February 24, 2017

Newly raised section of Bayonne Bridge opens to traffic; will allow larger ships to pass below

  • The new roadway was built while the existing roadway remained in service below.
  • AP Photo/Mel Evans [enlarge]
    There will be 64 more feet of clearance for ships after the old lower road deck is removed.

    BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — The new elevated section of the Bayonne Bridge is open to traffic after years of work to raise the deck.


     
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