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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Thu Jan 30, 2014, 12:44 PM Jan 2014

Wasn't the bridge closed for 5 days?

While the MSM questions whether or not Christie orchestrated or was aware of the GWB lane closings I have heard very little of what he was doring during the closing.

Who is asking this in the MSM?

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Wasn't the bridge closed for 5 days? (Original Post) SHRED Jan 2014 OP

my understanding was that the bridge was open, it was a few access lanes that were closed unblock Jan 2014 #1

That's what I meant SHRED Jan 2014 #2

The two lanes were closed on Sept. 9 until Sept.13 when Patrick Foye orders... Spazito Jan 2014 #3

Thanks for info SHRED Jan 2014 #4

unblock

(56,262 posts)

1. my understanding was that the bridge was open, it was a few access lanes that were closed

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Thu Jan 30, 2014, 12:46 PM

Jan 2014

not sure exactly though.

but yes, it was for several days.

SHRED

(28,136 posts)

2. That's what I meant

Reply to unblock (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 30, 2014, 12:49 PM

Jan 2014

Lanes were shut not the entire bridge.

Spazito

(56,075 posts)

3. The two lanes were closed on Sept. 9 until Sept.13 when Patrick Foye orders...

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Thu Jan 30, 2014, 01:06 PM

Jan 2014

them to be reopened. Here's a good timeline about the scandal:

Timeline: New Jersey's George Washington Bridge Scandal

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Timeline-George-Washington-Bridge-Scandal-Chris-Christie-Fort-Lee-Bridgegate-239431091.html

SHRED

(28,136 posts)

4. Thanks for info

Reply to Spazito (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 30, 2014, 01:17 PM

Jan 2014

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