Cross Bronx Expressway Crash Causes Major Delays for Morning Commute

Morning Commute Disruption

• 💥 A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway caused significant delays.
• 🚗 Drivers faced hours of traffic, with some stuck for extended periods during the morning commute.
• ⚠️ Thankfully, there were no serious injuries reported as a result of the incident.

Reopening and Residual Delays

• ✅ All lanes on the Cross Bronx Expressway have since reopened, allowing traffic to move again.
• 📈 Despite the reopening, drivers in both New York and New Jersey are still experiencing slow-going and residual delays.
• 🌉 Traffic on the George Washington Bridge, even on the upper level, showed trucks moving slowly towards New Jersey.

Impact on Commuters

• ⏰ Commuters experienced significantly longer travel times, with one individual reporting their 25-minute commute doubling to 50 minutes.
• 📍 Delays extended to major routes including Route 4 in Englewood, Route 4, I-80, and the New Jersey Turnpike, with some areas backed up for at least 5 hours.