George Washington Bridge Tower Lights Shine Nightly for the First Time (with Two Notable Exceptions)
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It's official—the George Washington Bridge's towers now shine every night.
The Port Authority of NY/NJ announced on Monday that the towers would be lit nightly starting this week, just in time for the country's 250th birthday.
The agency finished installing new energy-efficient LED lights last year as part of its $2 billion Restoring the Bridge program, testing them for a brief stretch over the winter holidays.
The new lights will shine from dusk to 10pm, and will be turned off during peak migratory bird season in the spring (mid-March to mid-April) and fall (late August through mid-November).
Previously the lights were turned on only for holidays and special events.
