Important Notice

Full Bridge Closure

Grand Street Bridge over Newtown Creek
Saturdays
April 2 - May 14
Community Boards: No.1 Brooklyn and No.5 Queens April 2011

The New York City Department of Transportation Division of Bridges will fully close the Grand
Street Bridge over Newtown Creek on Saturdays from April 2nd through May 14th, from 7 a.m.
until 3 p.m.

Grand Street Bridge Over Newtown Creek

This closure is necessary to repair steel beams, cross bracing and the bridge deck. Due
to the full bridge closure, vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the adjacent
Metropolitan Avenue Bridge.
Variable Message Sign Boards will be placed on each side of the bridge at least seven
days in advance of the work in order to notify the public. Future updates will be provided
as needed.

Director of Community Affairs Fred Herschkowitz is available to provide information

about this project during regular business hours at 212-839-6307 or
fherschkowitz@dot.nyc.gov. For all NYC non-emergency services, including inquires
regarding NYCDOT construction projects, dial 311. Be prepared to give your name, the
borough of the project, and a return phone number.