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Call 911 to report hazardous tunnel conditions that threaten to cause an accident.

Need something else?

Street, Highway, Bridge, and Tunnel Closures

You can get information or make a complaint about tunnels.

You can report:

Dirt, debris, litter
Falling debris
Graffiti
Lighting
Potholes
Rough pavement

Toll tunnels within the City include:

Hugh L. Carey (Brooklyn Battery)
Queens Midtown Tunnel

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Learn more about toll tunnels in New York City.

Learn about cashless tolling.

Report a problem with a toll tunnel in New York City.

By Phone

Agency: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Division: Bridges and Tunnels Travel Information
Phone Number: (212) 360-3000
Business Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

Non-toll tunnels within the City include:

Battery Park Underpass
1st Avenue Tunnel
Park Avenue Viaduct

To report a lighting problem in a tunnel, go to the Street Lighting Repair Form page.

Report another problem with a toll-free tunnel in New York City.

Tunnels to New Jersey all require a toll and include:

Lincoln Tunnel
Holland Tunnel

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Learn more about tunnels to New Jersey.

Learn about cashless tolling.

Sign up for Port Authority travel alerts and advisories.

Report a problem with a tunnel to New Jersey.

By Phone

Agency: Port Authority of NY and NJ
Division: Tunnels, Bridges, and Terminals Customer Connection Information Line
Phone Number: (800) 221-9903
Business Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

The Department of Environmental Protection responds to questions about the construction of City Water Tunnel Number Three and the blasting project along First and Second Avenues.

Warning Signals

A warning horn is sounded before all blasts.

One long whistle indicates 3 minutes to blast.
Two short whistles indicate 1 minute to blast.
Three long whistles indicate the blast is over and all is clear.

Call 311 to learn more.