Commuter alert: Crash causes delays on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on Wednesday

STATETEN ISLAND N.Y. Early in the Wednesday morning rush hour, there are reports of delays on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

The MTA has issued a warning stating that one lane on the Brooklyn-bound upper level has been closed due to a two-vehicle incident.

After 6 a.m., the alert was issued.

511 NY reports that traffic is backing up on the Staten Island Expressway to at least Manor Road.

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, during morning rush hour, a collision on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Brooklyn bound caused congestion on the Staten Island Expressway. (Source: 511 NY.)Thanks to 511 NY

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