About Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

It was the world's longest suspension bridge when it opened in 1964 and is named for Giovanni da Verrazano, who was the first European to explore New York Harbor. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge joins Brooklyn and Staten Island and makes important connections on the highway system. It has 693-foot towers and its longest span is 4,260 feet. More than 200,000 vehicle use the bridge daily.