Their obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank Limited (ABN 46 008 583 542) (MBL).
All information current as at 31 March 2019, unless otherwise stated.This information is a general description of the Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets division (MIRA) only. Goethals Bridge is a motorway bridge / freeway bridge, cantilever truss bridge and steel bridge that was built from 1925 until 1928. Cable-stayed bridge over Arthur Kill on I-278 Location Elizabeth, Richmond County, New York, and Union County, New Jersey Status Open to traffic History Built 2017 Design Cable-stayed Dimensions Length of largest span: 900.0 ft. Total length: 1,984.0 ft. Deck width: 53.2 ft. The Goethals Bridge carries I-278 over the Arthur Kill, connecting Staten Island to New Jersey and providing critical access for commuters and freight carriers between New Jersey and New York. The choosing of the full replacement option was followed by the submittal of several design alternatives, alongside a "no build" option. Westbound span opened to traffic: May 20, 2018. The 672-foot-long main span is formed by a cantilever steel through truss. It was chosen unanimously by judges of the Engineering News Record Awards to be New York’s ‘Project of the Year’ for 2018The project has also been recognised with a ‘Diamond Award’ from the American Council of Engineering Companies The current bridge will be demolished upon completion of the new bridge.The replacement bridge will consist of six, 12-foot travel lanes, 12-foot outer shoulders, and 5-foot inner shoulders, as well as a 10-foot bike/pedestrian path along the northern edge of the New Jersey-bound side. The reason for the dropping of twin-bridge alternatives in late 2007 was a request by the All alternatives proposed that the bridge be single level, cable-stayed, double spans, separated by towers with a height of 135 feet (41 m) above the Also as part of the construction, improvements to approaches and nearby interchanges were made. Goethals Bridge serves as a critical transport connection between the states of New York and New Jersey. The design of the Goethals Bridge was modified from the original 1923 design to handle vehicular traffic exclusively. This innovative design gives the structure a service life of 150 years. The new eastbound span opened on June 10, 2017, at which time the original span was closed.


Approximate latitude, longitude +40.63567, -74.19716 (decimal degrees) The spans cross a strait known as Arthur Kill, and replace a cantilever bridge span built in 1928. No information set out above constitutes advice, an advertisement, an invitation, an offer or a solicitation, to buy or sell any financial product or security or to engage in any investment activity, or an offer of any banking or financial service. Construction this bridge began on September 1, 1925 at a cost of $7.2 million with an opening on June 29, 1928. Goethals Bridge serves as a critical transport connection between the states of New York and New Jersey. The four 10-foot wide lanes on the original bridge had ample room for Model-T Fords, however, by 2013 it carried approximately 32 million vehicles annually, including heavy trucks.The project to finance and build a replacement Goethals Bridge was the first Public Private Partnership for the Port Authority.A task force approach to collaboration and innovationComputer-generated rendered picture, produced prior to constructionConnecting two states and two cities, the project had to consider the current and future needs of numerous stakeholders. The project replaces the existing 85-year-old bridge, which is functionally obsolete, with a new six-lane, cable-stayed bridge directly south of the existing bridge. It and the Outerbridge Crossing opened on June 29, 1928.The original Goethals Bridge replaced three ferries and was the immediate neighbor of the An initial study in 1997 concluded that the optimal solution would be a parallel span. Length of main spans: 900 feet. Goethals Bridge. Those traveling across the state line on bike or by foot can now enjoy a great and sustainable trip complete with views for miles – never mind a trip free of all tolls," said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg.Minimal changes were required along this stretch due to the 10-foot south sidewalk already being wide enough to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians exiting and entering the bridge’s shared use path.The only change made was a reduction in the left-most travel lane from 14 feet to 11 feet to facilitate the creation of a 3-foot buffer to separate cyclists and pedestrians from vehicle traffic.Cyclists and pedestrians use the west sidewalk, which has been widened and channelized from 6 feet to 8 feet, with two 4-foot lanes in each direction.The 48-foot travel lane on Western Avenue was slightly reduced to 45 feet, allowing for the installation of another 3-foot buffer for added protection.Due to an inability to widen the sidewalk along this portion of the route, cyclists are rerouted onto designated bike lanes on the roadway.Previously, this part of Gulf Avenue consisted of a 32-foot travel lane with parking permitted on both sides.Now, the roadway has been modified to include a 13-foot travel lane, 9-foot parking lane, 2-foot buffer and two, 4-foot bike lanes.The parking lane and buffer are used to separate cyclists from vehicle traffic.At this point, cyclists are rerouted back onto the sidewalk, which was already wide enough to accommodate both cyclists and pedestrians and did not require any physical changes.The 8-foot south sidewalk has been divided into two, 4-foot shared paths, keeping cyclists and pedestrians away from trucks exiting the Staten Island Expressway.The final stretch -- Forest Avenue, from Gulf Avenue to Goethals Road North -- saw no changes to the existing roadway, with both lanes and existing channelization remaining in place to accommodate wide turning trucks.Instead, cyclists and pedestrians now use the east sidewalk, which previously consisted of a 6-foot grass strip, 4 feet of sidewalk and a 5-foot utility strip.Now, the utility strip has been removed, creating two, 4-foot shared paths in either direction, as well as a 2-foot buffer from vehicle traffic.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our