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Vehicle must occupy the three lanes on the L.L. of Manhattan bridge (Close the Bridge Lower Level Roadway between the escort vehicles, Full Closure for 400 ft) The permitted vehicle must move with speed not more than 5 mph on the bridge. It is recommended to maintain same speed and not apply brake when vehicle is crossing the bridge. The vehicle must use only the lower Roadway on Manhattan Bridge, this approval is not valid for the upper Roadway of Manhattan Bridge. Do not travel over the bridge if the winds exceed 30 mph. The Vehicle must be escorted by vehicles weighting not more than 5000 pounds, 200 ft behind the vehicle. The vehicle is responsible to keep 200 feet behind the flow traffic. All Vehicles including NYC police shall not be allowed within 200 ft behind and 200 ft in front of the vehicle on the bridge. Permittee is responsible for any repair for damage incurred to the bridge structure and any appurtenances caused by proposed crossing operation. Follow all posted signs on and before the bridges such as weight, height, speed limit, etc. All Vehicles including NYC police shall not be allowed between the escort vehicles on the bridge. Follow all applicable procedures with regard to conforming to any constraints in geometric (height, length, etc.) of the roadways on their selected route and obtain any other permit if required. It is also recommended to take approval from other appropriate agencies such as Bureau of Traffic and Safety, Street(s) Roadways, NYSDOT, TBTA, etc., and follow their suggested recommendations. No substitution will be allowed for the proposed vehicle, and prior approval for any modification on the transporting vehicle. Axle weights should be transferred to each axle as per the attached information. Please note, approval of the above mentioned vehicle on the subject bridge does not in any way predispose of the responsibility of the permittee for any damage done to the bridge structural integrity, due to this move.
