Queens–Midtown Tunnel Traffic Right Now
ClearAs of 9:17 AM EST, the Queens–Midtown Tunnel is clear in both directions. I-495 approaching it is clear. Among the East River crossings, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge and the RFK Bridge are clear too. Updated
Each direction
To Queens
Clear
To Manhattan
Clear
Approaches on I-495
No incidents on the approaches right now.
On the tunnel
Queens Midtown Tunnel South Tube HOV Lane westbound: Police activity.
minor · since Jan 9, 2023
Other East River crossings
- Hugh L. Carey (Brooklyn–Battery) Tunnel
Status not reported · 1 camera
- Brooklyn Bridge
Clear · 29 cameras
- Williamsburg Bridge
Clear · 24 cameras
- Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge
Status not reported · 16 cameras
- Robert F. Kennedy (Triborough) Bridge
Clear westbound · 3 cameras
Queens Midtown Tunnel cameras
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On the tunnel
Operated by MTA Bridges and Tunnels. Cameras from 511NY; incidents from 511NY and CTroads.
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Questions about Queens Midtown Tunnel traffic
Is the Queens–Midtown Tunnel open right now?
As of 9:17 AM EST, the Queens–Midtown Tunnel is clear in both directions. I-495 approaching it is clear. Among the East River crossings, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge and the RFK Bridge are clear too.
Which East River crossing is moving best right now?
As of 9:17 AM EST: Queens–Midtown Tunnel: clear to Manhattan; approaches clear (2 cameras). Hugh L. Carey (Brooklyn–Battery) Tunnel: status not reported by the feed; approaches clear (1 camera). Brooklyn Bridge: clear (29 cameras). Williamsburg Bridge: clear (24 cameras). Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge: status not reported by the feed (16 cameras). Robert F. Kennedy (Triborough) Bridge: clear westbound; approaches clear (3 cameras).
What is traffic like on the approaches to the Queens–Midtown Tunnel?
As of 9:17 AM EST, I-495 approaching the Queens–Midtown Tunnel is clear.
Where are the Queens Midtown Tunnel traffic cameras?
2 cameras from 511NY: on the Queens–Midtown Tunnel, Long Island Expy @ QMT @ Pulaski Br and I-495 at Queens Midtown Tunnel. Images refresh every minute.
Who operates the Queens–Midtown Tunnel?
MTA Bridges and Tunnels operates the Queens–Midtown Tunnel. Route Outlook shows live cameras from 511NY and incidents from 511NY and CTroads; for tolls and official crossing times, check the operator.
What do the green, amber and red highway colors mean?
Green means no incidents, only minor ones, or only work zones. Amber means a crash or other incident slowing traffic, or work closing a travel lane right now (planned roadwork outside its scheduled hours does not count). A ramp or shoulder closure, minor work, and months-long project notices are listed as work zones but leave the highway green. Red means a severe or critical incident, such as a crash blocking lanes, or a road closed in one direction (labeled Closed). Colors update every two minutes from transportation department incident feeds. Grey means no status: the data did not load, or the incident feed has not reported for over an hour, so no highway is shown green without data.
