Holland Tunnel Closed Due To A Suspicious Package

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The traffic into the Holland Tunnel is being diverted Friday morning, as Hazmat crews and a significant police presence are on the New York City side.

MY FOX NY reports that there was a suspicious package inside the Holland Tunnel following an accident.

The Port Authority of NY & NJ has the following information.

VEHICULAR RESTRICTIONS AT HOLLAND TUNNEL

Commercial vehicles are prohibited from entering New York City via the Holland Tunnel.

Commercial vehicles are encouraged to use the Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge as alternatives.

Commercial vehicles in classes 1, 2 and 3 (two and three-axle single-unit trucks) are permitted to travel IN THE WESTBOUND DIRECTION (TO NEW JERSEY) at all times.

The ban on tractor-trailers and larger trucks in classes 4, 5 and 6 (four, five and six-axle trucks) remains in effect IN BOTH DIRECTIONS at all times. The ban on trailers and towed vehicles remains in effect IN BOTH DIRECTIONS at all times.