New Goethals Bridge westbound [2017 Construction Update] [ALTERNATE TAKE]

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: JCT New Jersey Turnpike

For Historic Overview of Bridge: http://www.nycroads.com/crossings/goe...
For Historic Overview of New Jersey Approach: http://www.nycroads.com/roads/I-278_NJ/