George Washington Bridge lower level closed indefinitely after debris falls on Cross-Bronx Expressway
It happened just after 8 a.m., leading to the shutdown of all westbound lanes toward the lower level of the bridge while crews worked to investigate and make repairs.
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It was a messy morning commute for drivers heading into New Jersey after debris fell from the ceiling onto a westbound lane of the Cross Bronx Expressway near the George Washington Bridge.
It happened just after 8 a.m., leading to the shutdown of all westbound lanes toward the lower level of the bridge while crews worked to investigate and make repairs.
The closure created significant delays for drivers, many of whom said they were stuck in traffic for hours trying to make their way into New Jersey.
“I was stuck in traffic on the George Washington Bridge for almost two and a half hours,” one commuter said.
Another driver described heavy congestion from the start of the Cross Bronx, with conditions worsening near the bridge.
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“It was bumper to bumper the whole way… then the lower level was completely closed,” another commuter said.
Drivers heading to the 181st Street exit were detoured to the Jerome Avenue and Major Deegan Expressway exits.
One person was rushed to the hospital. No word on that person’s condition.
The agency is still investigating what caused the debris to fall.
The Port Authority released the following statement Wednesday night:
"We are going to complete temporary repairs overnight and will reopen by morning rush hour."
