New Union Turnpike Bridge Over Grand Central Parkway To Open

KEW GARDENS, QUEENS — The newly-constructed eastbound Union Turnpike bridge crossing the Grand Central Parkway will open Friday, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The completed bridge will debut at midnight, barring any inclement weather that could cause transportation officials to reschedule its opening.

The overpass, located near the entrance ramp to the eastbound Grand Central Parkway, will allow the state transportation department to demolish the existing bridge, which is just west of the new one.

It's the second bridge completed as part of the fourth phase of the agency's $365 million Kew Gardens Interchange project, according to an agency spokesperson.

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