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Crossing George Washington Bridge via Pedestrian Walkway


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About George Washington Bridge
The George Washington Bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City with the borough of Fort Lee in New Jersey.
Construction on the George Washington Bridge started in October 1927; the bridge was ceremonially dedicated on October 24, 1931, and opened to traffic the next day.
The George Washington Bridge measures 4,760 feet (1,450 m) long and has a main span of 3,500 feet (1,100 m). It had the longest main bridge span in the world at the time of its opening, and held this distinction until the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937.
As of 2016, the George Washington Bridge carried over 103 million vehicles per year, making it the world's busiest motor vehicle bridge.

Crossing George Washington Bridge for the second time

 

 

It was March 14, the day before our trip to Turks and Caicos Islands, when I took off for George Washington Bridge early in the morning for my second crossing.
As usual I took A line from the 14th St Subway Station to 175th St, where I walked through the connection to GW Bridge Bus Station. From the Station I came out to Fort Washington Ave, next to 178th St, and then passed Cabrina Blvd, then found the pedestrian and bicyclist entrance to the George Washington Bridge.
Once up on the sidewalk, I started to walk westward toward Fort Lee. It was fairly mild day without strong wind, letting me walk comfortably and leisurely.
Upon arrival at the exit, I stepped upon Hudson Terrace, then went to Bruce Reynolds Blvd, next to Palisade Ave until found the sign of Dong Bang Grill. It was still early in the morning, and the place was closed.
On my way to return to the Bridge, I found Caffé Bene at 1636 Palisade Ave. open and there I had a dish of whipped cream with strawberry and two glasses of cold water.
Quite refreshed, I restarted my return walk through GW Bridge, to the Bus Terminal, and then to 178th St Station.
Why do I have to cross GW Bridge twice, which cannot be considered as pleasant afternoon picnic.
That was because I wanted to explore the bridge and the city of Fort Lee more until satisfied.
Shall I try it for the third time? Never say never, but probably not unless there is any unexpected pressing need for it.
Following are photos taken sequentially from the Bus Station through GWB on both ways and included a few of them in the city of Fort Lee, representing my vivid experience.

 

1. George Washington Bridge

1 G W Bridge.jpg

 

2. Vicinity of George Washington Bridge Bus Station

2 Vicinity of GWB Bus Station.JPG

 

3. Crossing Pinehurst Ave

3 Crossing  Pinehurst.JPG

 

4. Crossing Cabrini Blvd

4 Crossing Cabrini.JPG

 

5. Entering South Pedestrian and Bicycle Path

5 Entering Pedestrian and Bike Path.JPG

 

5-1. Approaching the first gate
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6. Climbing the circular ascent to the walkway

6 Climbing circular ascent.JPG

 

7. Approaching the south Path

7 Approaching the Path.JPG

 

8. Starting walk to Fort Lee

8 Starting the walk westward.JPG

 

9. Southern View of Hudson River

9 Southern view of Hudson River.JPG

 

10. Suspension Tower

10 Suspension tower.JPG

 

11. Nearing Fort Lee exit

11 Nearing Fort Lee.JPG

 

12. Buildings outside the exit

12 Buildings left of Hudson Terrace.JPG

 

13. Overpass of Hudson Terrace north of the exit

13 Overpass on the right.JPG

 

14. Dong Bang Grill, which appeared slanted to the left. Please don't get alarmed for possibility of an earthquake. It was only due to my inadequate way of holding the iPhone. Do you still see snow under the post?

14 Dong Bang Grill.JPG

 

15. Caffé Bene

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16. Returning to the entrance of walkway

15 Returning to entrance of Path.JPG

 

17. Crowded path after entering

16 Crowded entry.JPG

 

18.Safely back to the return way

17 Safely back to the return way.JPG

 

19. Approaching the Manhattan exit

18 Approaching Manhattan esit.JPG

 

20. Circular ascending and descending path

19 Circular ascending & descening path.JPG

 

21. A sharp turn of nearly 90° in the middle of the circle

20 A sharp turn nearly 90°.JPG

 

22. Open iron gate

21 Open iron-gate.JPG

 

23. Side walk outside the Gate

22 Sidewalk outside  the Gate.JPG

 

24. Heading for Crossroad of Cabrini Blvd and 178th Street

23 Heading for Crossroad of Cabrini an 178th St.JPG

 

25. Proceeding on 178th Street

24 Proceeding on 178th St.JPG

 

26. GWB Bus Station

25 The bus station on the left.JPG

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