The George Washington Bridge will close at 7 p.m. Monday, officials have announced.
High winds brought on by Hurricane Sandy led the Port Authority to issue a 35 mph speed restriction for the bridge, the agency said. Bergen County is under a high wind warning, with gusts possibly reaching 80 mph.
The Holland Tunnel was already ordered closed. The Lincoln Tunnel remained open Monday afternoon.
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Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit New Jersey Monday evening and continuing slamming the region overnight.
"The agency reminds travelers to check http://www.panynj.gov/ for updated information about PATH, the airports, the tunnels and bridges, and all other Port Authority facilities," the Port Authority said in a news release.
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