Traffic never pauses on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Yet critical infrastructure upgrades are now underway, with union contractors and carpenters with the New York City District Council of Carpenters executing complex structural work inside one of the region’s most active transportation corridors.
The project is being delivered by VNB Construction, a joint venture led by Defoe Corporation and Restani Construction, overseeing significant improvements to both the bridge structure and adjacent Belt Parkway ramps. Current construction includes ramp replacements and structural bridge upgrades designed to strengthen and modernize this vital crossing.
Crews are installing demolition shielding between structural beams to prevent debris during active operations over live traffic. Beginning this week, a second shift of union carpenters will work evenings to accelerate progress while minimizing daytime disruption.
Operating on a suspension bridge carrying constant volume requires experienced union contractors and carpenters capable of disciplined execution under exacting safety and performance standards across New York City’s most demanding infrastructure environments.
