Wittpenn Bridge, Vertical-lift bridge in Jersey City and Kearny, United States.
The Wittpenn Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge that crosses the Hackensack River between Jersey City and Kearny. It accommodates four lanes of traffic plus a dedicated pedestrian path on the eastbound side.
The original bridge opened in 1930 as a vital crossing for the growing region. It was replaced in 2021 with a modern structure designed for the next century.
The bridge bears the name of H. Otto Wittpenn, a former Jersey City mayor who attended the original structure's opening ceremony in 1930.
The bridge is open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the day and night. Drivers should know that the bridge occasionally lifts for river traffic, which may cause brief delays.
The pedestrian path forms part of the East Coast Greenway, a major cycling and hiking network that runs along the entire eastern coast. This makes the bridge a key connection point for travelers exploring the coast on foot or by bike.
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