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DOT assists with de-icing on Queensboro Bridge, New York NY

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audio iconRoad Closure
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, 61 Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Path, New York, NY 10044

As discussed during the dispatch call, a crew on the Manhattan side of the Queensboro Bridge reported difficulty salting the roadway due to interference. The Department of Transportation was coordinating de-icing efforts and additional trucks were dispatched to complete the operation.

Audio|Heard on: NYPD Citywide 3
Listen to dispatch call
00:47
Transcript:
00:00
P50T is on scene on the Manhattan side of the Queensboro Bridge upper level.
00:03
Is there somebody there that could assist? They're trying to salt the roadway and they're being prevented from doing so.
00:09
That's me. You see the van at ramp near the bridge entrance with the lights on? That's me.
00:13
I'm right here.
00:14
They came close once but haven't put down any salt or de-icer.
00:18
They just pulled snow to the side.
00:20
He said two more trucks are coming.
00:22
He said they'll be there in 5 minutes.
00:30
Team C to XO, single picture.
00:33
That's okay.
00:36
We're being advised DOT has two emergency response orders that have to run the route first before they send the truck.
00:42
Can you coordinate with them please?
00:45
Send a unit at rapid location near the bridge, I'm here.

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Location mentioned:
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, 61 Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Path, New York, NY 10044

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