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Closures To Hit GWB For Repairs, Gran Fondo Bicycle Race

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Commuters, expect another weekend of potential traffic headache if you're planning on traveling over the George Washington Bridge.

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According to the Port Authority, the eastbound lane on lower level of the George Washington Bridge will be shut down from 10 p.m. Friday night to 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

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The entire lower level (both eastbound and westbound lanes) of the bridge will close from 11:59 p.m. on Saturday to 10 a.m. on Sunday to accommodate for the Gran Fondo NY Bicycle race.

Next week, the eastbound lower level is scheduled be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday-Thursday as part on ongoing construction efforts.

Traffic will be limited to the eastbound upper-level lanes throughout the closures.

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