The center tube of the Lincoln Tunnel has reopened hours after a crash caused major traffic delays for commuters, the city said Tuesday. 

Drivers were faced with delays of up to 90 minutes around 7 a.m. as authorities investigated a crash, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

What You Need To Know

  • The Lincoln Tunnel’s southbound tube into New York City reported a delay of up to 90 minutes around 7 a.m. 
  • The tunnel reopened in both directions hours later

  • Subway riders on the 4, 5 and 6 trains also encountered severe disruptions due to an unauthorized person on the tracks

  • B and D trains faced delays as the MTA addressed a signal issue

Earlier in the day, all lanes of the tunnel’s northbound tube were temporarily blocked because of police activity. Although that blockage was cleared about an hour later, residual delays were still expected.

Meanwhile, subway riders on the 4, 5 and 6 trains also encountered severe disruptions because of a separate issue.

The MTA said that as NYPD officers responded to an unauthorized person on the tracks near 138th Street-Grand Concourse, no 4 train service would be available between 149th Street-Grand Concourse and 86th Street.

The 5 trains were also rerouted via the 2 line in both directions between Nevins Street and 149th Street-Grand Concourse, while 6 train service was suspended between Third Avenue-138th Street and 86th Street.

Service on these lines was partially restored shortly before 7:30 a.m., but commuters were advised to expect delays.

Additionally, B and D trains were running with delays in both directions after the MTA addressed a signal problem near Bedford Park Blvd. Commuters looking to travel to Manhattan were told to use A, C, F and M trains. For service in Brooklyn, use F, N, Q and R trains.