The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officially reopened the newly renovated South Walk of the George Washington Bridge on Thursday, October 15, following an extensive reconstruction project that provides pedestrians and cyclists with separate pathways across the Hudson River.
Under the new arrangement, pedestrians will exclusively use the South Walk, while cyclists will use the North Walk, eliminating the need for both groups to share the same pathway.
The upgraded 1.5-mile South Walk features wider, wheelchair-accessible ramps, improved lighting, enhanced security fencing, new signage, and viewing platforms offering panoramic views of the Hudson River. The improvements also include a new pedestrian entrance plaza on the New Jersey side, providing easier access to nearby Fort Lee Historic Park…