New Goethals Bridge westbound [2017 Construction Update]

The Goethals Bridge (Interstate 278) carries traffic over the Arthur Kill, connecting western Staten Island with New Jersey. The present-day cable-stayed bridge replaced an aging & obsolete bridge completed in 1928.
The new bridge opened to traffic on June 10, 2017; this video was filmed on the morning of June 18, 2017.
Also Includes: Temporary I-278 U-turn ramp, JCT New Jersey Turnpike
For Historic Overview of Bridge: www.nycroads.co...
For Historic Overview of New Jersey Approach: www.nycroads.co...

[@Lou-bn2yd]

I'm sure going to miss the old span. Growing up, the old span was a symbol of arriving in the NYC area on the NJ Turnpike. It's so beautiful with the NYC skyline in the background.

[@robertpreskop4425]

Well if they would have done preventive maintenance and restoration on the historic old span, the replacement wouldnt have been necessary. That new span is hideous.

[@Insertgenericusernamehere809]

@@robertpreskop4425 it want even in bad shape though. It was just too narrow and lacked shoulders. All they needed to do was to construct a twin that's wider and has better safety standards then redeck the old span.

[@danbarker4857]

That means the last bridge that needs to be replaced, I guess....is the Outerbridge Crossing.

[@Insertgenericusernamehere809]

still hasnt despite the fact it literally opened the same day as the original gotheals.