Heat-Related Closure of Third Avenue Bridge in New York

SOURCE www.nbcnewyork.com
The Third Avenue Bridge between Manhattan and the Bronx closed due to heat causing steel expansion, with crews working to cool it down.

Key Points

  • Heat wave in New York causing the Third Avenue Bridge to get stuck in the open position.
  • Crews spraying water on the bridge to cool down the steel.
  • Uncertain timeline for when the bridge will be operational again.

Pros

  • Efforts being made to address the issue and reopen the bridge for traffic.

Cons

  • Inconvenience caused to commuters due to the closure.