Robert R. Douglass Bridge
Sector: Steel • Location: New York, United States
Source: New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
The Robert R. Douglass Bridge is a pedestrian bridge providing a direct connection between Battery Park City and the Financial District in Lower Manhattan. It crosses West Street and the Hudson River Greenway from West Thames Street near Joseph P. Ward Street. The steel lenticular truss bridge was designed to maximize views of the World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan skyline while improving acce
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Steel, Bridge, Energy Storage, Road
- Location
- New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | The Robert R. Douglass Bridge is a pedestrian bridge providing a direct connection between Battery Park City and the Financial District in Lower Manhattan. It crosses West Street and the Hudson River Greenway from West Thames Street near Joseph P. Ward Street. The steel lenticular truss bridge was designed to maximize views of the World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan skyline while improving access for residents and visitors. The bridge was assembled offsite to minimize construction impacts and is a symbol of Lower Manhattan's recovery post-9/11. |
Original sector | Infrastructure |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York |
Source
Source | New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Steel, Bridge, Energy Storage, Road |
Article published date | 2026-04-12 |
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