description Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Overview
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a double-deck suspension bridge spanning the Narrows between Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City. Opened in 1964, it carries Interstate 278 and forms an important road connection between Staten Island and the rest of the city. The bridge was named for explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, and its upper deck serves as the starting point of the New York City Marathon.
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Verrazano-Narrows Bridge ranks #60 of 164 in the Bridge ranking, behind Pont de Normandie, ahead of Stonecutters Bridge.
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When did the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge officially open?
The double-decked suspension bridge officially opened to traffic in 1964. It was a monumental engineering achievement for the era.
What two locations does the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge connect?
The bridge connects the boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City. It serves as a vital link spanning the Narrows strait.
Is the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge a suspension bridge?
Yes, it is a massive double-decked suspension bridge. When it opened, it possessed the longest main span of any suspension bridge in the world.
Why is the bridge sometimes spelled Verrazano instead of Verrazzano?
For decades, the bridge's official name was spelled with one 'z' as the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. In 2018, New York State officially corrected the spelling to include two 'z's to accurately reflect the namesake, Giovanni da Verrazzano.
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