B09_Directions_to_Ellis_Island_Bridge_with_MAP.doc

Directions to the Ellis Island Bridge for visitors

1) (a) Depending on your starting location, drive north or south on the New Jersey Turnpike to the Turnpike Newark Bay Extension (Exits 14 A-B-C) and head east on the Extension towards the Holland Tunnel.

(b) If you are coming west, through the Holland Tunnel to New Jersey, keep to the right for several blocks after you exit the tunnel in Jersey City. You will eventually come to signs directing you to the New Jersey Turnpike. Take this Turnpike road and pass through the first tollbooths then follow the instructions beginning with # 2 below.

2) Leave the Extension at Exit 14 B, bearing to the left immediately after passing through the tolls. DO NOT drive over the bridge to your right!

3) Follow the signs to the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Ferry. You will quickly come upon a traffic circle where you will bear to the RIGHT, going past the circle and heading down a road, Morris Pessin Drive, that is lined with flags. You will reach a barrier somewhat further along that road at which point you should turn left onto Freedom Way.

4) Follow Freedom Way about 9/10th of a mile at which point you will see an asphalt drive turning off on your right with a sign saying “Ellis Island Deliveries / Authorized Vehicles Only,” with concrete barriers further down in the direction of the island.

5) You should turn right and drive slowly along this road, because there are sometimes bicyclists, joggers, etc. crossing the road. If such people are approaching the road to cross, you must stop to let them pass.

6) When you reach the guardhouse you must stop for inspection by the United States Park Police. The officer will ask you to present a photo ID and to raise the hood of your car and also to look in your car trunk. The private security guard at the guardhouse will check a list for your name, which has been placed there in anticipation of your arrival. He or she will ask you to fill out a temporary ID tag form to place on your clothes and may provide you with a temporary parking tag for your car.

7) If making a delivery, please have center isle clear in the back of the truck for K9 access. A lift is required for all delivery trucks.