Is the Verrazano bridge supposed to sway?
But according to the New York Post, the bridge is actually supposed to do this in high winds. “Suspension bridges – particularly the longest span in North America – are engineered to be flexible and any movements on the bridge were within its safety standards,” MTA spokesman Aaron Donovan told the Post in a statement.
Why was the Verrazano bridge swaying?
Due to intense winds and rain MTA officials shut down the upper levels of the Verrazzano bridge at 10am and the lower bridge at 2.30pm. The bridge’s lower level was opened back up around 3.13pm. MTA Spokesman Aaron Donovan explained that such bridges were built to sway and move, within limits, rather than break.
Are there dead bodies in the Verrazano bridge?
Nobody is buried in the structure’s foundation, like they claim in Saturday Night Fever. In the film, the bridge symbolizes freedom and a better life…in Staten Island.
Does the Verrazano bridge move in wind?
The span can be seen swaying up and down during the 36-second clip as the bridge is cloaked in fog from the storm. The motion, which at first glance appears to be drastic, depicts the proper movements of the 2.5 mile span during excessive winds, the MTA said.
What was the wind speed on the Verrazano Bridge?
“My dad is an electrician and this is the video he sends me from the Verrazano Bridge yesterday during the storm,” wrote Tiffany Buccheri, who posted the clip. MTA bridge officials closed the upper level of the Brooklyn-to-Staten Island span for much of Monday as the New York region saw wind speeds as high as 60 miles per hour.
Is the Verrazano Bridge closed in New York?
Strong wind gusts closed the Verrazano Bridge for about 30 minutes in New York City on Monday.
Who is the owner of the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge?
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is owned by Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority bondholders who paid for the bridge at its construction. It is operated by the TBTA’s successor, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, which is an affiliate agency of the MTA.
What was wind speed on Staten Island Bridge?
MTA bridge officials closed the upper level of the Brooklyn-to-Staten Island span for much of Monday as the New York region saw wind speeds as high as 60 miles per hour. The lower level was also closed for about 45 minutes. The TikTok video was accompanied by the caption: “If you didn’t have a fear of bridges already… well… you do now.”