Northbound Van Wyck Expressway Reopens After Crash Investigation; Residual Delays Expected
Queens Blvd & Van Wyck Expy, Briarwood, Queens
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- Police activity has closed all northbound lanes of the Van Wyck Expressway at Queens Boulevard in Briarwood, New York. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays.
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According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all northbound lanes are now open on the Van Wyck Expressway. Expect major residual delays.
According to an update from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), the driver sustained serious injuries. NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is en route.
Citizen user videos continue to show major delays and traffic halted on surrounding streets.
According to an update from 511NY, police are on scene investigating a crash.
Citizen user videos show heavy traffic in nearby streets due to the Van Wyck closure. Officers are on scene assisting with traffic control.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Drivers should consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.
According to an alert from Notify NYC, due to police activity, all northbound lanes of the Van Wyck Expressway are closed at Queens Boulevard.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Van Wyck Expy.
According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all northbound lanes are now open on the Van Wyck Expressway. Expect major residual delays.
According to an update from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), the driver sustained serious injuries. NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is en route.
Citizen user videos continue to show major delays and traffic halted on surrounding streets.
According to an update from 511NY, police are on scene investigating a crash.
Citizen user videos show heavy traffic in nearby streets due to the Van Wyck closure. Officers are on scene assisting with traffic control.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Drivers should consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.
According to an alert from Notify NYC, due to police activity, all northbound lanes of the Van Wyck Expressway are closed at Queens Boulevard.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Van Wyck Expy.
According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all northbound lanes are now open on the Van Wyck Expressway. Expect major residual delays.
According to an update from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), the driver sustained serious injuries. NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is en route.
Citizen user videos continue to show major delays and traffic halted on surrounding streets.
According to an update from 511NY, police are on scene investigating a crash.
Citizen user videos show heavy traffic in nearby streets due to the Van Wyck closure. Officers are on scene assisting with traffic control.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Drivers should consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.
According to an alert from Notify NYC, due to police activity, all northbound lanes of the Van Wyck Expressway are closed at Queens Boulevard.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Van Wyck Expy.
According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all northbound lanes are now open on the Van Wyck Expressway. Expect major residual delays.
According to an update from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), the driver sustained serious injuries. NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is en route.
Citizen user videos continue to show major delays and traffic halted on surrounding streets.
According to an update from 511NY, police are on scene investigating a crash.
Citizen user videos show heavy traffic in nearby streets due to the Van Wyck closure. Officers are on scene assisting with traffic control.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Drivers should consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.
According to an alert from Notify NYC, due to police activity, all northbound lanes of the Van Wyck Expressway are closed at Queens Boulevard.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Van Wyck Expy.
According to an update from the NYPD on X (formerly Twitter), all northbound lanes are now open on the Van Wyck Expressway. Expect major residual delays.
According to an update from @NYC_Alerts911 on X (formerly Twitter), the driver sustained serious injuries. NYPD Highway's Collision Investigation Squad (CIS) is en route.
Citizen user videos continue to show major delays and traffic halted on surrounding streets.
According to an update from 511NY, police are on scene investigating a crash.
Citizen user videos show heavy traffic in nearby streets due to the Van Wyck closure. Officers are on scene assisting with traffic control.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
Drivers should consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.
According to an alert from Notify NYC, due to police activity, all northbound lanes of the Van Wyck Expressway are closed at Queens Boulevard.
Incident reported at Queens Blvd & Van Wyck Expy.
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5 billion for new arrivals to cover rent,food,debit cards being cashed out to buy cars at auction. Meanwhile hochel gave new Yorkers $100 costing nys 1 billion where is our other 4 billion
City infrastructure isn’t built for this but we can fund healthcare in other countries
This city can’t handle rainfall, homeless, politics, rent stability, mental health, one accident WTF
Literally left early and now I’m going to be late as fuckkkkk
5 billion for new arrivals to cover rent,food,debit cards being cashed out to buy cars at auction. Meanwhile hochel gave new Yorkers $100 costing nys 1 billion where is our other 4 billion
City infrastructure isn’t built for this but we can fund healthcare in other countries
This city can’t handle rainfall, homeless, politics, rent stability, mental health, one accident WTF
Literally left early and now I’m going to be late as fuckkkkk
5 billion for new arrivals to cover rent,food,debit cards being cashed out to buy cars at auction. Meanwhile hochel gave new Yorkers $100 costing nys 1 billion where is our other 4 billion
City infrastructure isn’t built for this but we can fund healthcare in other countries
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This city can’t handle rainfall, homeless, politics, rent stability, mental health, one accident WTF
Literally left early and now I’m going to be late as fuckkkkk
5 billion for new arrivals to cover rent,food,debit cards being cashed out to buy cars at auction. Meanwhile hochel gave new Yorkers $100 costing nys 1 billion where is our other 4 billion
City infrastructure isn’t built for this but we can fund healthcare in other countries