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.
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Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K starting line
Runners race through the south tube.
Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K: "Where'd the hill come from?"
Race Director Larry Mays says the tunnel's incline makes it a fun challenge for runners.
Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K elite runners at the starting line
The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K returned for the first time since 2019.
Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K benefits Special Olympics New Jersey
Special Olympics New Jersey CEO Heather Andersen said it was great to be back for the first time since 2019.
Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K returns in 2022
The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K benefits thousands of athletes with Special Olympics New Jersey.
Video Shows Driver Attacking NYPD Traffic Agents Near Lincoln Tunnel
Police say the driver was involved in a collision. When the officers approached the vehicle, two men inside the car got out, struck the agents and took off.
Toll Collectors Returning To Lincoln Tunnel, Upper Level Of George Washington Bridge
Cash collection begins at those locations on Monday.
Lincoln Tunnel Exclusive Bus Lane To Reopen As Traffic Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels
The lane has been closed since March, when the coronavirus pandemic started and car traffic dropped by more than 60 percent.
Commuter Alert: GWB, Lincoln & Holland Tunnels Go Cashless
Drivers who do not have E-ZPass will receive payment directions in the mail at no additional charge.
Port Authority To Look Into Technology That Could Save Bridge And Tunnel Carpool Discount
The Port Authority previously said it was going to cancel the carpool discount at the Hudson River crossings, but after several CBS2 stories and push-back from local leaders it is revising that decision.
Exclusive: Port Authority To Delay Carpool Discount Ban
Back in October, CBS2 demanded answers from the Port Authority about why it planned to cancel the carpool discount. On Tuesday, sources confirmed that our reporting got action.
Father & Son Responsible For Lincoln Tunnel Crash Arrested After Posting Drag Racing Video Online, Police Say
Port Authority Police say Chadwick Quinones and his father Fred Ordine were in the cars seen on video barreling through the tunnel on Feb. 9.
Port Authority Approves Fare Hikes At Bridges, Tunnels And Area Airports
If approved, the proposal would impact commuters across the board – from drivers who use bridges and tunnels, to PATH riders who are used to saving on multi-trip tickets.
'I Couldn't Control It': Garbage Truck Driver Speaks After Route 495 Accident That Crippled Holiday Commute
A Union City garbage truck driver spoke exclusively with CBS2 about the moments that led to him barreling into three cars and tumbling off an overpass onto Route 495 in New Jersey.
New Jersey Lawmakers Not Pleased About Potential Traffic Problems Congestion Pricing Could Create At Tunnels
Congestion pricing could curtail traffic in Midtown, but it'll create a nightmare in the Garden State. That's the concern for New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
Lincoln Tunnel Reopens To All Traffic
All outbound lanes were closed Wednesday morning on the helix due to an overturned tractor-trailer.
Lincoln Tunnel Radio Announcements To Be Scaled Back After Complaints
Right now the automated message also reminds drivers that texting and driving is illegal, interrupting any songs playing on the radio.
First Morning Workday Commuters Face Route 495 Construction
Amid the lane closures and traffic jams, officials are urging people to use mass transit as an alternate.
Route 495 Construction Already Causing Delays, Drivers Urged To Avoid Lincoln Tunnel On Monday Morning
The nightmare's only just begun.
Route 495 Lane Closures At Lincoln Tunnel Now A Traffic Reality
Two lanes - one in each direction - on the 495 bridge have shut down and will stay closed for nearly three years.
Route 495 Ramp Closes Tonight, Shut Down For Nearly 3 Years
Friday night starts the nearly 3-year-long closure of the 31st Street ramp from Kennedy Boulevard to Route 495 westbound.
What Alternatives Will Commuters Have During Lincoln Tunnel Construction?
Drivers who use the Lincoln Tunnel are being advised to consider alternatives. But is mass transit prepared to handle even more commuters?
Major Improvement Project On The Way For Both Sides Of Lincoln Tunnel
Before things get any better for drivers, they'll have to get a whole lot worse.
34 Injured, 8 Seriously, In Lincoln Tunnel Bus Crash
The crash involved two NJ TRANSIT buses and took place in the center tube at around 10:10 a.m., NJ TRANSIT said.
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The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
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FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
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