Traffic Will Be Diverted From the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
Trains Will Skip WTC-Cortlandt
Customers Advised of Multiple Bus Route Service Changes
Service Information Available on the MTA Website, App, and Email and Text Alerts
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is reminding customers to avoid the area near the 9/11 Memorial tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 11, while 9/11 memorial ceremonies are underway.
Note, these are current plans, subject to change due to NYPD security protocols.
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
NYPD will be implementing a traffic diversion for all Manhattan-bound traffic at the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., for 9/11 events.
All Manhattan-bound traffic approaching the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel from the Gowanus (I-278) and Prospect Expressways in Brooklyn will be diverted onto eastbound BQE (I-278) or local streets.
Brooklyn-bound traffic at the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel will be limited as traffic will only be able to access the tunnel from local streets in lower Manhattan due to various street and roadway closures.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes and/or methods of travel. Overhead signs will display messaging for motorists in advance of this planned diversion.
New York City Transit Subways
trains will skip WTC-Cortlandt station in both directions between 12:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sept. 11.
New York City Transit Buses
Due to high security around the 9/11 memorial event, many bus routes will be detoured and delayed throughout the day.
Express Bus Customers whose routes travel the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel should expect significant delays, detours and diversions. More route specific details will follow.
Please check the MTA website for the most current service status on your route.
Service Information Available
mta.info – The definitive source for real-time arrival information and service change information for each line or route in the MTA system. Customers can find current statuses on mta.info and upcoming planned service changes using our lookup tool at mta.info/alerts
MTA app – Customers who use the comprehensive MTA smartphone app will see real-time train and bus arrival times and other travel information for all MTA services all in one place. The app is available in the Apple Store and in Google Play.
Email & Text Alerts – Customers can sign up for email and SMS alerts tailored to their specific commutes and travel times. They can also sign up for MTA newsletters like The Weekender, a weekly newsletter that covers major weekend planned service changes. Customers can sign up here.
WhatsApp – Riders can chat with NYC Transit via WhatsApp for 24/7 customer assistance. With the help of Google Translate, NYC Transit staff offer real-time customer support in up to 108 languages.
511 – For those who prefer to contact the MTA by telephone, information is available by dialing 511. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can use their preferred service provider for the free 711 relay to reach the MTA at 511.