04 Sep 2024 | 07:00 PM UTC
US: Lingering transport disruptions likely after authorities close Queens-Midtown Tunnel in New York, N.Y., due to water main break Sept. 4
Water main break prompts officials to temporarily close Queens-Midtown Tunnel in New York, N.Y., US, Sept. 4; transport disruptions likely.
Due to a water main break, officials have temporarily closed all lanes of the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, which connects the boroughs of Queens and Manhattan in New York, New York, as of Sept. 4. The tunnel closure has prompted bus route detours and delays on several bus lines, including on the east side of Manhattan. Authorities did not immediately specify the severity of the water main break or provide an estimate as to how long the Queens-Midtown Tunnel would remain closed.
Significant road transport disruptions will likely affect parts of Queens and Manhattan until the Queens-Midtown Tunnel reopens to traffic.
Prepare for road transport disruptions and allow extra time for travel if operating in Queens or Manhattan. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and transport disruptions related to the water main break. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials. Monitor local traffic advisories.
