For the first time in 94 years, the George Washington Bridge towers will now light up nightly. ๐โจโ
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The Port Authority is permanently illuminating the bridge's twin towers every single evening. This visual update is part of the ongoing $2 billion "Restoring the George" overhaul program to modernize the historic 1931 structure. When do the George Washington Bridge lights turn on? The new illumination runs every night from dusk until 10 PM.โ
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๐ก High-Efficiency Upgrade: Old 1,000-watt bulbs have been replaced with 600-watt LEDs, reducing energy consumption by 40%.โ
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๐ชถ Wildlife Protection: To safeguard local wildlife, the powerful tower lights will turn off completely during peak migratory bird seasons in the spring and autumn.โ
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Head to the link in our bio for the full project details, including the upcoming pedestrian sidewalk updates and current lane closure schedules.โ
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Have you caught a glimpse of the new nightly illumination yet? ๐โ
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