George Washington Bridge traffic faces major delays for morning rush after debris spill
NEW YORK -- Drivers at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays for the morning commute into New York City.
Chopper 2 flew over the upper level toll plaza, where a truck carrying an oversized load spilled wood onto the roadway.
Chopper 2 Monday a.m. commuteChopper 2 is checking out stories and traffic around the NYC area this morning, including a backup at the George Washington Bridge. Watch more local news streaming on CBS News New York: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live/
Posted by CBS New York on Monday, September 30, 2024
At one point, all lanes of the upper level were closed, as crews moved the truck to local streets. The upper level has since reopened, but residual delays stretched back to where Route 80 meets I-95.
Drivers were advised to avoid the bridge using the Holland or Lincoln tunnels.
Earlier this month, an equipment malfunction led to extensive delays at the bridge, which stretches across the Hudson River, connecting Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan to Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Check the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's website for the current travel times here.
