Construction Of Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane Starts Monday
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Changes are coming to the Brooklyn Bridge.
On Monday, the Department of Transportation will close the left Manhattan-bound lane of the bridge to begin converting it into a two-way bike lane.
It's part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's effort to create 30 miles of protected bike lanes this year.
Watch Mayor de Blasio's June 17, 2020 Press Conference
The existing promenade area at the center of the bridge, which is currently a shared lane, will be reserved for pedestrians only.
