Verrazano Bridge Wind Closure!

About those high winds: we just got word that the upper level of the Verrazano Bridge is closed to all traffic in both directions because of the powerful gusts. The SI Advance is also reporting that the lower level is open with a 20 mph speed restriction. Beware the wind, it's been wreaking havoc all day—and this is all starting to sound a little bit too much like a Stephen King novel.

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