What will be the height of a new proposed bridge?
The proposed height of the towers for the replacement bridge alternatives is 272 feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL) to eliminate any conflicts with aviation traffic. However, the final height will be determined through the analyses conducted during the environmental review process, including review of the EIS by the public, and the Coast Guard’s formal bridge permitting process. The vertical clearance of a replacement bridge(s) over the Arthur Kill’s navigable channel is expected to be, at minimum, that of the existing bridge, which is 135 feet above mean high water (MHW), although it may be slightly higher. Maximum bridge tower height will be designed to accommodate the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and the major airlines operating at Newark International Liberty Airport, as they relate to the flight patterns of aircraft leaving and approaching the airport.
The proposed height of the towers for the bridge-replacement alternatives is 272 feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL) to eliminate any conflicts with aviation traffic. However, the final height is determined through the Coast Guard’s formal bridge permitting process. The vertical clearance of a replacement bridge(s) over the Arthur Kill’s navigable channel is expected to be, at minimum, that of the existing bridge, which is 135 feet above mean high water (MHW), although it may be slightly higher. Maximum bridge tower height will be designed to accommodate the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and the major airlines operating at Newark Liberty International Airport, as they relate to the flight patterns of aircraft leaving and approaching the airport.
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