George Washington Bridge lanes to close starting Monday

FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) — Construction will force motorists driving into New York on the George Washington Bridge to use the upper level during overnight hours.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says the lower level eastbound lanes will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday through Thursday. They'll be closed from 11 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. on Saturday.

The lane closures will allow workers to remove temporary construction platforms used during installation of the deck on the upper level.

Similar closures are expected to continue through mid-October.