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| Total Mileage in State: | 33.6 miles | |
| Eastern End: | At I-95/I-295/I-678, in Throggs Neck | |
| Western End: | At New Jersey state line | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 33.6 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | The Bronx, New York, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-87, in Port Morris I-495, in Long Island City |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | New York City | |
Westbound
- Section 1: Interstate 95 to Brooklyn (Exit 31)
- Section 2: Brooklyn (Exit 31) to New Jersey Border
Section 1: Interstate 95 to Brooklyn (Exit 31)
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Merging onto Interstate 278 West from Interstate 95 South in The Bronx. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West as traffic from Interstate 678 North / Hutchinson River Pkwy merges in on the right. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Take Exit 53 to Bronx River Pkwy. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 53: White Plains Rd (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 278 West. There was quite a nice rainbow on this summer morning. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Take Exit 50 to Hunts Point Market. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 278 West starts out at 50 mph. This is the maximum legal speed limit on Interstate highways in New York City. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 51. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 51: Bronx River Ave (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West as it prepares to make a sharp left curve ahead, at which point traffic from Sheridan Blvd (formerly Interstate 895) will merge into it. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West crosses the Bronx River here, as it prepares to curve sharply to the southwest. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West, now facing to the southwest. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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State-named Interstate 278 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 47 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Trucks and buses are prohibited in the left lane on Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit remains 50 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 48: E 138th St (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Traffic to Interstate 87 North via Exit 47 will need to use the right lane. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 47. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 47: Interstate 87 North (Major Deegan Expressway) - Albany (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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As Interstate 278 West makes another sharp curve to the left, this sign warns traffic to Manhattan to keep right. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit decreases to 40 mph on Interstate 278 West as it approaches the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Truss Span. Traffic taking Exit 46 to Manhattan will need to make a lane change to the right on the bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West as it crosses the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Truss Span. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The toll plaza for the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge sits 1/4 mile ahead, immediately after Exit 46. EZ Pass customers can keep left while cash customers must stay right. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 46: Manhattan (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at the ramp for Exit 46, as the toll plaza for the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge comes into view. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching the toll plaza for the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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A closer view of the toll plaza for the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West leaving the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 46A: Randall's Island / Icahn Stadium (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit on this congested stretch of Interstate 278 West is 40 mph, approaching the Suspension Span of the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West as it nears the Suspension Span of the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Starting across the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Suspension Span, this overhead sign warns that trucks that are under 12'6" in height and of 3 or fewer axles can use Grand Central Parkway portion of Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West as it crosses the Suspension Span of the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. Trucks are prohibited in the left 2 lanes on the bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another view on the Suspension Span of the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge on Interstate 278 West. This span of the bridge will carry traffic from The Bronx and Manhattan into Queens. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West as it nears the south side of the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Suspension Span over the East River. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 45. Again, all trucks over 12'6" in height must take Exit 45 (31st St / Astoria Blvd) as a detour around a low clearance overpass on the Grand Central Pkwy portion of I-278 ahead. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 45: 31st St / Astoria Blvd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West as it prepares to pass under a low 12'10" overpass and make a sharp (40 mph) curve to the left. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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In 1/2 mile, the Grand Central Parkway will depart to the east as Interstate 278 West will curve back to the southwest. I-278 West traffic must keep right here. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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All trucks must keep right and continue to follow Interstate 278 West toward Brooklyn and Staten Island since all trucks are prohibited on the Grand Central Parkway once it departs I-278. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West will be reduced to a single lane ahead as it splits from the Grand Central Parkway and curves to the southwest once again. I-278 West traffic needs to be in the rightmost lane! (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit: Grand Central Pkwy East / LaGuardia Airport. Only passenger cars are permitted on the Grand Central Pkwy. This exit is not numbered on I-278 in the westbound direction. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View of the split as Interstate 278 West and the Grand Central Parkway part ways. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West after it departs from the Grand Central Parkway, now heading in a southwestern direction once again although still reduced to a single lane until traffic from Astoria Blvd merges into it on the right ahead. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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More height restrictions exist ahead on Interstate 278 West. Vehicles over 12'7" in height must use Exits 41-40. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 41: NY 25A - Northern Blvd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 40: Broadway / Roosevelt Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Approaching Exit 39W on Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 39W: NY 25 West - Queens Blvd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 39E: NY 25 East - Queens Blvd / 58th St (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West reassurance shield. The speed limit on this stretch of I-278 West is 45 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 35. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 35: Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway) - Midtown Tunnel / Eastern Long Island / Greenpoint Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Beyond Exit 35, Interstate 278 West prepares to cross the Koscuiuszko Bridge over Newtown Creek. These photos of the Koscuiuszko Bridge are actually historic; the new spans which you see early construction of straight ahead opened in April 2017 (eastbound) and August 2019 (westbound). (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West as it approaches the old span of the Koscuiuszko Bridge. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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A closer view of the older span of the Koscuiuszko Bridge, as Interstate 278 West prepared to cross it. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West on the old span of the Koscuiuszko Bridge. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Upon crossing the Koscuiuszko Bridge, Interstate 278 West enters Brooklyn. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 34: Meeker Ave / Morgan Ave (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 32B: Metropolitan Ave (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 32A - 1/4 mile on the left. I-278 West traffic should use the two right lanes. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Another Interstate 278 West reassurance shield approaching Exit 32A. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 32A: Williamsburg Bridge / Manhattan (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West in Brooklyn. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West as it passes under Broadway in Brooklyn. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 31: Wythe Ave / Kent Ave (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
Section 2: Brooklyn (Exit 31) to New Jersey Border
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View on Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Take Exits 29-27 to Downtown Brooklyn. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Take Exit 29 to Long Island University, NYC Technical College, and Polytechnic University. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 29: Tillary St / Manhattan Bridge / Brooklyn Civic Center (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 28: Cadman Plaza West / Brooklyn Bridge (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West in Brooklyn. (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 27: Atlantic Ave (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 26: Hamilton Ave / Battery Tunnel / Manhattan (Photo taken 8/21/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 24 - 1/2 mile on the left. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 24: NY 27 East - Prospect Expressway (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 278 West in Brooklyn. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit increases to 50 mph on Interstate 278 West once again. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 23 to the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal and the Moore McCormack 23rd St Terminal. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 23: 39th St (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 22 - 1/4 mile on the left. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 22: Belt Pkwy East - Queens (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 20: 6th Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit remains 50 mph on Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another Interstate 278 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 19: 86th St (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 17 to Fort Hamilton. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 17: 92nd St (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Use the lower level of the upcoming Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to get to Fort Wadsworth. All local exits should use the lower level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Also use the lower level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Bay St and Lily Pond Ave. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The upcoming Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a double decker, with its lower level serving local exits to Staten Island and its upper level serving thru traffic interests. Trucks are prohibited on the lower level. This overhead sign also lists the toll rates for various customers. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, as it splits into its upper and lower levels. The lower level is only for passenger cars and provides access to all local exits. The upper level is for trucks and all thru traffic. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West as it starts across the upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West on the upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 278 West on the upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge upper level. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The toll plaza for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is on the west side of The Narrows, with these signs beginning to direct EZ Pass and cash customers to the proper lanes. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as it begins its descent. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Again, cash customers should begin to move to the right lane as the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge makes its descent. EZ Pass customers can keep to the left. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another view on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge's upper level as it makes its descent into Staten Island. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West as it finishes crossing The Narrows via the upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and prepares to approach its toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West as it approaches the toll plaza for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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A closer view of the toll plaza for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 15S: Lily Pond Ave South / Father Capodanno Blvd. This exit, along with Exit 15W, are only accessible if you took the lower level across the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 15W: Narrows Rd West / Fingerboard Rd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 14: Hylan Blvd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 13A to Snug Harbor Botanical Garden, the Staten Island Museum, and the Childrens Museum. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Also take Exit 13A to St. John's University and Wagner College. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 13B: Targee St / Richmond Rd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View of the ramp for Exit 13B. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 278 West on Staten Island. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit remains 50 mph on Interstate 278 West. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 13A: Clove Rd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 12 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 12 to the Zoo and Historic Richmond Town. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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This sign warns of an upgrade ahead, and urges motorists to do their best to maintain their speed. It's hard to believe that this is what is considered by some to be an "upgrade". (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 12: Slosson Ave / Todt Hill Rd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 11: Bradley Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 10 to College of Staten Island. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 10: Victory Blvd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 9: NY 440 North - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expwy / Bayonne Bridge (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 7: Richmond Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 6: South Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West approaching Exit 5. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 5: NY 440 South - Outerbridge Crossing (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another Interstate 278 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West at Exit 3: Western Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West as it approaches the Goethals Bridge, which will carry I-278 over Arthur Kill from Staten Island into New Jersey. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit decreases to 45 mph as Interstate 278 West approaches the Goethals Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West as it starts across the Goethals Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Trucks and buses are prohibited in the left lane across the Goethals Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West as it starts across the Goethals Bridge from Staten Island to New Jersey. The speed limit remains 45 mph across the bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 278 West as it crosses the Goethals Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 278 West as it crosses the Goethals Bridge from Staten Island to New Jersey. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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One final view on the Goethals Bridge as Interstate 278 West crosses the border from New York into New Jersey. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |