Crane removal, heavy rain expected to snarl Friday commute
Friday's rain will complicate efforts to clear out the crane that caught fire and collapsed over the summer in Hell's Kitchen. CBS New York's John Dias has a live update.
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Crews resume work to remove crane that collapsed in Hell's Kitchen
Crews are scheduled to be on the scene from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and will shut down one lane of West 41st Street between 10th and Dyer avenues.
Crane removal could impact morning commute in Manhattan
Crews are working to remove the crane that caught fire and partially collapsed back in July high over Hell's Kitchen. CBS New York's John Dias has a live update from the scene.
Crane removal causes major traffic delays near Lincoln Tunnel
Drivers faced heavy delays Tuesday morning at the Lincoln Tunnel as crews worked to remove the crane that caught fire back in July high above Hell's Kitchen. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has a live update from the scene.
Delays at Lincoln Tunnel outbound after debris caused closure
There were delays at the Lincoln Tunnel during Wednesday's evening commute. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Car fire caused smoke condition at Lincoln Tunnel, stranding drivers
There were some tense moments for drivers at the Lincoln Tunnel during the Friday evening commute when a car caught fire. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QLXQVN
Car catches fire inside Lincoln Tunnel
The fire caused a smoke condition, stranding drivers on outbound lanes.
Lincoln Tunnel reopens after car fire caused smoke condition
There were some tense moments for drivers at the Lincoln Tunnel during the Friday evening commute when a car caught fire.
Car fire halts outbound traffic at Lincoln Tunnel
There was a mess at the Lincoln Tunnel during the Friday evening commute. Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
Sources: Congestion pricing discounts at tunnels being considered
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Port Authority officers reunite with baby born at toll plaza
The woman was trying to get to a hospital with her husband Monday morning, but her baby had other plans.
GWB, Holland Tunnel & Lincoln Tunnel affected by closures
There are lots of lane closures at the bridges and tunnels this weekend and early next week.
Weekend closures will affect GWB, Lincoln Tunnel & Holland Tunnel
There are lots of lane closures at the bridges and tunnels this weekend.
Port Authority toll increase begins Sunday
As CBS2's Jessica Moore reports, E-ZPass tolls have increased by $1, as have tolls delivered by mail.
Lincoln Tunnel goes cashless
The new system went into effect on Sunday. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Lincoln Tunnel switches to cashless tolls, ending carpool discount
The change is expected to reduce commute times, emissions and the number of accidents at the crossing.
Lincoln Tunnel switches to cashless tolls
The Lincoln Tunnel is the last Port Authority crossing to switch to electronic tolling, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Lincoln Tunnel switches to cashless tolls Sunday
Not much will change for E-ZPass users. Those without a transponder will get a bill in the mail.
Inbound Lincoln Tunnel goes cashless starting Sunday
Cash tolls at the inbound Lincoln Tunnel are coming to an end. This weekend, drivers will only be able to use E-ZPass lanes. The Lincoln Tunnel is the last New York/New Jersey crossing to activate a high-tech system to gather toll information. CBS2's Christine Sloan found out what drivers think and what it means if you don't have E-ZPass.
Lincoln Tunnel switching to cashless tolls
The Lincoln Tunnel is the last Port Authority crossing to make the switch to cashless tolling.
Gov. Murphy vows to kill congestion pricing if N.J. drivers forced to pay twice
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Police: Driver tried to flee Lincoln Tunnel crash
A crash involving a car and bus snarled traffic into the tunnel for the morning commute.
Crash at Lincoln Tunnel snarls Tuesday morning commute
Port Authority Police say the driver who caused the crash tried to leave the scene, but their car became disabled, and police found them.
Lincoln Tunnel 5K Held to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey
The Port Authority closed the tunnel's south tube for about three hours Sunday morning for the 3.1-mile race.
Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K starting line
Runners race through the south tube.
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