Car Fire On Lincoln Tunnel Helix In NJ Snarls Traffic

Hoboken NJ

18 May, 2022

3:27 PM

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Traffic near the Lincoln Tunnel in Weehawken was snarled after 3 p.m. Wednesday when a car on the helix near the tunnel, along the Hudson River waterfront, caught fire, according to photos and social media posts. The Port Authority Tweeted: The Lincoln Tunnel to NY has a delay due to a vehicle fire on NJ-495 blocking all lanes.— Lincoln Tunnel. Wear a Face Covering. (@PANYNJ_LT) May 18, 2022 They later Tweeted that the vehicle had been removed, but there were still resulting delays. Delays on Lincoln Tunnel South Tube eastbound New Jersey Side (Weehawken Twp) to New York Side (Manhattan) All lanes open The travel time is 30 minutes from New Jersey Turnpike Exit 16E to the New York side https://t.co/flHWfKTvmQ— 511NJ BT (@511njbt) May 18, 2022 Video of the smoke can be found here. Want to get a daily free 6 a.m. newsletter with news just in Hoboken or another NJ town? Input your email and zip code here.