I have a question for a new York expert.
I occasionally make a delivery right to the north of where 478 tunnel goes into Manhattan, off Hamilton ave. I do a u turn around the north side and am coming back to 278.... it says 12'3". That ramp would work well but I don't have the stones to try it. Is this a deception and 13'6" fits?
NYC confusing bridge height signs
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tallguy, Feb 27, 2008.
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You talking about the eastbound 278 onramp after you make that big U-turn around the lip of the battery tunnel? I don't know for sure on that one. Never done it and have been advised not to. I just go up to 9th and make 2 quick lefts underneath the overpass to get back on Hamilton going the other way. The ramp on that side is fine. I hate that area.
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What color is the sign. Yellow or
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The driver who told me said it was "to account for ice buildup." Who in their right mind would drive on a foot of ice?!?bzinger Thanks this. -
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Just look at the structure. It's 30+ yrs old and has no strike damage. If it's less than 13'6" in NYC, it's been hit.MACK E-6 Thanks this. -
I don't know how the hell NYC measures. I've been driving here 20yrs. But I can tell you this. If the height sign is yellow it's at least 2' higher than posted. If the height sign is white it's a least 1' higher than posted.
Best advice for driving in the NYC area: if it looks like it's been hit, it's less than 13'6". If it looks like it's never been hit, it's more than 13'6".
And just a little info from days past. I used to take a tractor trailer on the Staten Island Ferry pre-9/11. Only cost a quarter.Snailexpress Thanks this. -
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