The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Turns 60
Briefly

"This bridge is not merely a crossing; it's a major lifeline that holds up 1.4 million tons of concrete and 143,000 miles of cable wire," said Jonathan Morey, senior bridge engineer.
"You can't even imagine the inconvenience it caused," Rankin said. "The only way to traverse to Manhattan was by ferry, which limited both mobility and economic growth for Staten Island."
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