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Traffic & Travel Tips

Traffic in the New Jersey / New York metropolitan area is frequently heavy, regardless of the time of day or weather.  If traveling by car to scheduled events in the park, allow extra travel time, or use public transportation.

Traffic Delays on Sandy Hook due to Highlands Bridge Construction, Click here.

For information on public transportation to Sandy Hook including ferries, trains and buses, please click here.

World War I recruiting poster for the Coastal Artillery Corps.  

Did You Know?
All of Gateway NRA's units include sites that defended New York Harbor from attacks from the sea, from the Revolutionary War through World War II? They are Fort Hancock, Fort Tilden, and Fort Wadsworth. Learn about the history of coastal defense by visiting any of these sites.

Last Updated: November 12, 2009 at 09:39 EST