The George Washington Bridge has two sidewalks. The sidewalk adjacent to the eastbound roadway leading into New York (with a view of downtown Manhattan) is named the south sidewalk. The sidewalk adjacent to the westbound roadway into New Jersey (with a view of the Palisades) is named the north sidewalk.

Sidewalk Availability

Both pedestrians and bicyclists share the south sidewalk. (Click here for hours of operation). Bicyclists are asked to walk their bikes for the safety of all sidewalk users. If you are a bicyclist, and choose to ride, please exercise caution. Remember, pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.

The north sidewalk is closed around-the-clock.

Directions to New York Entrances

The south sidewalk entrance is located near the corner of W177th Street and Cabrini Boulevard. The north sidewalk entrance is located near the corner of W179th Street and Cabrini Boulevard. You can reach both sidewalks from the George Washington Bridge Bus Station in Upper Manhattan. The Bus Station is located between W178th and W179th Streets and Fort Washington Avenue and Broadway.

North Sidewalk - Pedestrians and Bicyclists

To reach the north sidewalk from the Fort Washington Avenue entrance of the Bus Station, proceed to the corner of W179th. Make a right turn and proceed two blocks to Cabrini Boulevard.

South Sidewalk - Pedestrians

From the Fort Washington Avenue entrance of the Bus Station, pedestrians can reach the south sidewalk by proceeding to the corner of W178th Street, making a right, continuing two blocks to Cabrini Boulevard, and proceeding approximately 100'. Entrance to the sidewalk will be on your left.

South Sidewalk - Bicyclists

Bicyclists should proceed south on Fort Washington Avenue to W177th Street, turn right and proceed for two blocks to Cabrini Boulevard. Make a right turn and proceed on Cabrini Boulevard for one block. Make a left turn onto the sidewalk and proceed approximately 100 feet. The ramp to the south sidewalk will be on your left.

Directions to New Jersey Entrances

In New Jersey, the entrances to the north and south sidewalks are located on Hudson Terrace in Fort Lee. From the intersection of Lemoine Avenue and Bruce Reynolds Blvd. (Bridge Plaza South), Hudson Terrace can be reached by proceeding east on Bruce Reynolds Blvd. (towards the Bridge). Hudson Terrace is the cross street at the "T" intersection at the end of Bruce Reynolds Boulevard. Cross Hudson Terrace at this intersection, make a left and proceed north. Go about two blocks, and you will find the entrance ramp to the south sidewalk on your right (before the overpass that leads to the bridge). The entrance ramp to the north sidewalk is on the other side of the bridge overpass.