FULTON FERRY LANDING — New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez yesterday announced that the Brooklyn Bridge received a major New Year’s ‘glow up.’ The iconic 140-year-old bridge, which historian David McCullough famously called ‘America’s Eiffel Tower,’ was lit with bright, energy-efficient LED lights beginning Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m. A total of 56 new lights will illuminate the bridge’s distinctive towers.
The new lighting system is part of NYC DOT’s efforts to preserve this beloved global landmark, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This year, NYC DOT will complete a four-year, $300 million project to meticulously scrub decades of harmful dirt and soot from every stone on the bridge, restore the mortar between each stone, and return the bridge’s famous towers to their original light gray color. The new lighting system cost $2.4 million and took five months to install. The system is expected to last for 20 years.
“Everyone loves a good New Year’s ‘glow up,’ and thanks to our new energy-efficient LED lighting system, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge will shine bright for all New Yorkers to enjoy,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “One of NYC DOT’s most cherished responsibilities is maintaining ‘America’s Eiffel Tower,’ and these new lights will showcase its beauty for decades to come.”
“The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York’s most cherished landmarks, recognized the world over as a symbol of our city,” said Landmarks Preservation Commission Chair Sarah Carroll. “The Commission is proud to support initiatives like the Brooklyn Bridge’s new energy-efficient LED lighting system, which demonstrate New York City’s powerful commitment to sustainability, as well as the ability of our historic buildings and sites to evolve to meet modern needs and contribute to a greener city in the years to come.”
The last time the bridge’s towers were illuminated was for its…
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