The bridge in New York is open to traffic, but the big ships cannot pass yet. Nevertheless, it’s just a matter of some time till the Port of New York/New Jersey starts accommodating the larger ships that can use the Panama Canal now. This may give the New York area ports a big boost over the other East Coast competition.
BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — The newly raised Bayonne Bridge is back in business.
Source: Newly Raised Section of Bayonne Bridge Open to Traffic | New York News | US News