Queens Midtown Tunnel Reopens After Unexpected Drilling Incident
Wednesday, 4 September 2024, 15:00
Queens Midtown Tunnel Reopened After Incident
NEW YORK - The Queens Midtown Tunnel reopened both tubes to traffic Wednesday evening after a contractor mistakenly drilled a hole into the roof of one of the tubes, shutting it down. The hole allowed water from the East River to leak into the south tube of the tunnel.
Quick Response by MTA
- The MTA has temporarily plugged the leak
- Efforts are underway to permanently secure the affected area
- Mayor Eric Adams reassured that the tunnel is safe to drive through
While the drilling incident caused significant disruption, the swift actions taken by the MTA aim to restore normal traffic flow as quickly as possible.
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