Roosevelt Island Advisories: Bus and Bridge

Bus Advisory

In an effort to showcase the Encampment project, Starting tonight Oct. 5 through Sunday October 7, the Roosevelt Island Bus Service will extend it's normal route to include the entrance of Southpoint Park between the hours of 7:00 PM and 1:00 AM.

Roosevelt Island Bridge Advisory

As part of their rehabilitation effort of the Roosevelt Island Bridge, the New York City Department of Transportation has advised RIOC that beginning Tuesday October 9, 2007 and continuing until further notice, there will be a partial lane closure of the east (Astoria) bound lane, Mondays thru Fridays from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Two way traffic will be maintained over two reduced width lanes. The effect will be reduced traffic speed over the bridge that may contribute to minor delays.

NYCDOT promises to keep RIOC advised of any future actions that they take which will affect bridge use