The George Washington Bridge is a major double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River, connecting New Jersey and New York City. Named after the first U.S. president, it serves as a critical transportation link between Fort Lee, New Jersey, and the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan.
This bridge is notable for its scale and traffic volume. It holds the title of the world's busiest motor vehicle bridge and is the only suspension bridge globally with 14 vehicular lanes. Upon its completion in 1931, its main span was the longest in the world, a record it held for six years.
Recently, the bridge has been in the news primarily due to significant traffic disruptions. Multiple news outlets have reported major delays caused by incidents, such as a tractor-trailer crash on the connecting Cross Bronx Expressway. In a separate development, the bridge's tower lights were activated for a brief period to mark occasions like Veterans Day, a rare annual occurrence.
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