Queens–Midtown Tunnel - Wikipedia
The Queens–Midtown Tunnel (often referred to as the Midtown Tunnel) [2][3] is a vehicular tunnel under the East River in New York City, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens. The tunnel consists of a pair of tubes, each carrying two lanes.
Queens Midtown Tunnel - MTA
Aug 20, 2024 · The Queens Midtown Tunnel was opened in 1940 by the New York City Tunnel Authority to relieve traffic congestion on the city's East River bridges. One of the largest public works projects of the New Deal era, it represented the most advanced tunnel engineering techniques of its day.
The Race to Plug a Breach in the Queens-Midtown Tunnel - The …
Oct 15, 2024 · A leak in the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and the race to plug it revealed the fragility of New York City’s aging transportation network. Titus Ogilvie-Laing was driving through the...
NYC river water floods into Queens Midtown Tunnel, snarling …
Sep 4, 2024 · Water from the East River flowed into the Queens Midtown Tunnel on Wednesday afternoon after a drilling contractor accidentally punched a hole in the roof and caused a deluge that terrified...
Queens-Midtown Tunnel reopens after contractor drills hole into …
Sep 5, 2024 · 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 the tubes, shutting it down.
Queens Midtown Tunnel water main break: MTA – NBC New York
Sep 4, 2024 · New York City commuters must find alternate routes Wednesday after the Queens-Midtown Tunnel was shut down due to a water main break.
Underwater tunnel to Manhattan leaks after contractor …
Sep 4, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — An underwater tunnel that passes beneath New York City’s East River sprung a leak Wednesday after a city contractor mistakenly drilled a hole through it, sending streams of water into the heavily used passage as officials scrambled to plug the opening and block off traffic.
Queens-Midtown Tunnel reopens after drilling accident leads to …
Sep 4, 2024 · The Queens-Midtown Tunnel was temporarily closed on Wednesday after a private contractor accidentally drilled a hole into the roof of the tunnel, allowing water from the East River to cascade...
Queens Midtown Tunnel reopens after water leak - NY1
Sep 4, 2024 · The Queens Midtown Tunnel has fully reopened late afternoon Wednesday after a leak temporarily closed it in both directions. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m.
Queens Midtown Tunnel Reopens After Construction Flood
Sep 4, 2024 · The Queens Midtown Tunnel was shut down to traffic midday Wednesday and remained partially closed through the afternoon after a construction accident caused it to flood, bringing traffic to a...