SILive.com reports, “The new HOV lane on the upper level of the Verrazano Bridge will open the week of June 19, and cashless tolling will begin on July 8, [Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on June 12].” The report adds, “The new Brooklyn-bound bus/HOV lane on the upper level will be open for a continuous 14-mile stretch from Staten Island to lower Manhattan. It is expected to improve traffic flow and provide up to 15 minutes reduction in travel time.”
