Trying to avoid taking the George Washington Bridge here

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  1. A Bug

    A Bug Heavy Load Member

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    I am at a travel plaza on north i-95 in New Jersey right now. I need to get to Connecticut tomorrow. Will it be possible if instead of taking 95 into nyc, I get off right before the bridge on hwy 9W going north to cross at the Tappan Zee Bridge? Is 9w legal for trucks to use?
     
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  3. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    NJ17 Up to 287 and over the tap you could do
     
  4. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    Hop on 80 West for about a mile and you'll see signs for NJ17 north. I've ran that way plenty of times
     
  5. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

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    RT 9 is no trucks once you crossover into NY
     
  6. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    80- 17-287, and maybe 684-84 depending on where in ct you are going
     
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  7. Trucker61016

    Trucker61016 Road Train Member

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    Better yet, cross NY, CT off the map, and haul ### outta there dont look back...:):rolleyes::cool:
     
  8. JPenn

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    9W north of Ft. Lee NJ is also known as the Palisades Parkway. If I remember correctly (haven't been on it in years), the average bridge clearance is between 7' and 9'.

    Edit: Im an idiot. 9W runs parallel. Still, you can't go that way.
     
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  9. A Bug

    A Bug Heavy Load Member

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    80 to 17 looks like just what i need there
     
  10. prostartom

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    If you can get across the GW Bridge before 6am it’s usually ok, may save you some time.

    But I certainly don’t blame you for avoiding it, especially if you can’t get across before 6.
     
  11. Dave1837

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    Even if the traffic doesn't get you, the craters in the road on the other side will make you cry
     
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