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MTA issues truck ban on bridges amid gusty weather

Empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks are banned from 4 p.m. to midnight.

News 12 Staff

Mar 16, 2026, 12:06 PM

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The MTA is issuing a truck ban on bridges Monday night due to heavy winds in New York City.

Empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks are banned from 4 p.m. to midnight.

The ban applies to all the MTA’s seven bridges, including the Whitestone and Throggs Neck in The Bronx.

Officials say it may be extended depending on conditions.

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