In the wee hours of October 19, tugboats safely guided a ship carrying four 227.4-foot-tall cranes under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels announced yesterday. “The Zhen Hua 25 with this cargo is the tallest vessel to ever pass under the bridge, requiring weeks of complex planning operations with numerous partner agencies to ensure safe passage.” Traffic was stopped briefly for the operation to reduce sag on the suspension bridge, and ballast was added to the ship to lower its position in the water. The press release details the required coordination and conditions, and a photo collection illustrates the thin margin of error the team worked within.
