Pulaski Bridge
Bicycle friendly
A bascule drawbridge connecting Long Island City in Queens to Greenpoint in Brooklyn, named for Polish military commander Casimir Pulaski.

πŸŒ‰ Iconic bascule drawbridge connecting Long Island City in Queens to Greenpoint in Brooklyn over Newtown Creek.
πŸ“œ Named after Polish military commander Casimir Pulaski, honoring the large Polish-American community.

Why Go

πŸ™οΈ Offers stunning views of Manhattan skyline and other bridges.
πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Serves as the approximate halfway point of the New York City Marathon.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Features a combined pedestrian and bicycle lane.
🎨 Known for "Pulaski Red" paint, a special mix by the City DOT.

Tips

🚒 Opens several times daily to allow maritime traffic.
πŸ“… Opened to traffic on September 10, 1954.

Last updated 8 days ago

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