NYC river water floods into Queens Midtown Tunnel — snarling traffic and terrifying drivers – IOTW Report

NYC river water floods into Queens Midtown Tunnel — snarling traffic and terrifying drivers

NY Post: Water from the East River flowed into the the Queens Midtown Tunnel Wednesday afternoon after a drilling contractor accidentally punched a hole in the roof and caused a deluge that terrified drivers, according to officials and shocking video.

Workers were doing “investigative work related to the design of the upcoming UN esplanade project” when they punctured a hole in the edge of the tunnel, Josh Kraus of the New York City Economic Development Corporation said at a press conference.

The busy passageway sprung a leak in the south tube on the Queens side at around 12:30 p.m., prompting officials to close it for roughly 45 minutes. more

6 Comments on NYC river water floods into Queens Midtown Tunnel — snarling traffic and terrifying drivers

  1. If I was driving in a tunnel, underneath a river, and a significant amount of water came flowing in, I think I would be justifiably concerned. In fact I might get the hell out of there ASAP.

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