The Queens-Midtown tunnel has fully reopened in both directions after closing earlier today due to a drilling accident that allowed water to begin flowing into the tunnel. 

According to MTA CEO Janno Lieber, a private contractor hired by the city of New York was doing exploratory drilling along Manhattan’s shore of the East River near the U.N., in order to find pylons that would support a greenway walk project along the riverfront. 

According to Lieber, the contractor got bad information and began drilling atop the tunnel, and punched a 2 ½ inch hole in the tunnel’s cast iron liner, sending cascades of water into the tunnel.

Crews were eventually able to plug the hole, but while the tunnel was closed, drivers faced a truly horrendous commute. 

By 6 p.m., the tunnel reopened.

Drivers are warned to expect residual delays.

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