The George Washington Bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River, connecting Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey, with the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is named after George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States and the country's first president.

Jan 5, 2025 · The busiest bridge in the world, connecting Northern Manhattan and Fort Lee, NJ. NOTE: New toll rates effective January 5, 2025 . Click here for a chart of the new toll rates.

Dec 9, 2024 · George Washington Bridge, vehicular suspension bridge crossing the Hudson River, U.S., between The Palisades park near Fort Lee, New Jersey, and Manhattan Island, New York City. The bridge was built and is operated by the Port Authority of …

History of the George Washington Bridge The George Washington Bridge stands high above the Hudson River, its eastern end resting on the shores of Manhattan, its western end embedded in the wooded bluffs of New Jersey's Palisades.

The George Washington Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Hudson River. It connects part of New York City, New York to Fort Lee, New Jersey. It is 4,750 feet (1,450 meters) long. It was designed by Othmar H. Ammann. Building began on October 21, 1927. The bridge was opened on October 25, 1931. It cost $59 million. [2]

The George Washington Bridge is home to the world’s largest free-flying American flag, which is flown from 7:15 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. on the following days*: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Presidents Day; Memorial Day; Flag Day; Independence Day; …

As of September 11, 2006, the George Washington Bridge American Flag has waved as a means to pay homage to the Port Authority’s eighty-four lives that were lost when the 2001 terrorist attacks made their impact on New York City, America, and the rest of the world.

This made the George Washington Bridge one of the world’s busiest bridges and the world’s only 14-lane suspension bridge. In 1981, the American Society of Civil Engineers designated the GWB as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

Jan 2, 2025 · The George Washington Bridge was the world's longest suspension bridge when it opened in 1931 with six lanes. Two more were added in 1946, followed by the construction...

Jan 2, 2025 · The George Washington Bridge is more than just a transportation hub—it’s a historic landmark and a symbol of engineering excellence. As the Restoring the George program surpasses its halfway mark, residents and commuters can look forward to a modernized bridge that honors its legacy while preparing for the future.