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Debris falls near George Washington Bridge entrance, injuring 1
A piece of debris fell onto the roadway near the entrance to the upper level of the George Washington Bridge, possibly striking a vehicle and injuring one person, according to FDNY. The person was taken to the hospital, but their condition was not immediately known. The incident happened near 179th Street and Wadsworth Avenue, close to where another large piece of debris fell last week on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway.
NEW YORK - A person was taken to the hospital after debris fell onto a roadway near the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan.
What we know:
The Port Authority said it is investigating debris that fell from the ceiling over a westbound lane from the Cross Bronx Expressway leading to the lower level of the George Washington Bridge.
All westbound lanes leading to the lower level of the bridge will remain closed until the investigation is completed and repairs are made, officials said.
The Port Authority said those lanes are expected to remain closed through the evening rush hour.
The 181st Street exit is also closed. Vehicles heading there are being directed to the Jerome Avenue and Major Deegan exits.
The backstory:
The incident comes after another piece of debris fell last week near the entrance to the upper level of the George Washington Bridge.
In that case, video showed a large piece of debris falling from the ceiling of the tunnel on the busy Trans-Manhattan Expressway, narrowly missing a driver.
Officials later inspected the area and said the issue had been fixed.
What they're saying:
"We are continuing to thoroughly investigate an incident from earlier this morning of debris falling from the ceiling over a westbound lane from the Cross-Bronx expressway leading to the lower level of the GWB. All westbound lanes leading to the lower level of the GWB will remain closed until this investigation is completed and the necessary repairs are done; we expect them to remain closed through rush hour this evening. Vehicles headed to 181st Street exit are being directed to the Jerome Ave and Major Deegan exits. The 181st Street exit is closed at this time. Motorists are encouraged to plan for additional travel time and make alternative travel plans if possible."
What's next:
The Port Authority said crews are continuing to investigate and make necessary repairs.
Drivers should expect delays through the evening rush hour and consider alternate routes.
The Source: This article was written using information from FDNY and FOX 5 NY reporting.