The MTA has approved a $249 million upgrade for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, focusing on installing high-tech dehumidifiers to prevent corrosion of the bridge's suspension cables. This system, which effectively controls humidity levels to safeguard the cables, aims to extend the bridge's lifespan and maintain safety. Work will primarily occur overnight, with minimal impact on traffic, and any lane closures will be limited to off-peak hours starting in 2026. This project follows similar upgrades on other bridges and is part of a larger MTA initiative to enhance structural integrity.
This is a new system for us," said Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA Construction and Development. "It's a widely accepted method of preventing steel cable corrosion around the world."
Most work will be done overnight and any weekday lane closures will be limited to off-peak hours-after the morning rush for Brooklyn-bound lanes and before the evening rush heading back to Staten Island.
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