The MTA issued a press release on Monday, August 3rd, 2020 advising riders that service would be reduced to the weekend schedule in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. Empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks on MTA bridges are banned on Tuesday, in anticipation of tropical storm force winds expected to arrive on Tuesday. Mayor Kyriacou translated the message during Monday evening’s City Council Meeting, and encouraged commuters to complete travel by 3pm to avoid delays caused by the storm.

“High winds pose a particularly serious concern on bridges, which is why we’re instituting a ban on tandem trailers and empty tractor trailers on our bridges from noon to midnight on Tuesday,” said MTA Bridges and Tunnels President Daniel DeCrescenzo. “Additional restrictions may put into place if conditions warrant so we are advising all motorists to look out for announcements as the storm passes through.”

More caution was given in the press release: "Customers should take precautions to travel safely and should defer non-essential travel, if possible, during and after heavy rain and winds. Customers may experience significant delays or disruptions and should allow for extra travel time, take extra caution when walking on platforms and stairs, watch for slippery conditions and be mindful for overhead foliage or wires."

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