Midtown Tunnle

The Queens–Midtown Tunnel is a vehicular tunnel under the East River in New York City, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens. The tunnel consists of a pair of tubes, each carrying two lanes. The west end of the tunnel is located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan, while the east end of the tunnel is located in Long Island City in Queens. Inters…
The Queens–Midtown Tunnel is a vehicular tunnel under the East River in New York City, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Queens. The tunnel consists of a pair of tubes, each carrying two lanes. The west end of the tunnel is located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan, while the east end of the tunnel is located in Long Island City in Queens. Interstate 495 runs the entire length of the tunnel; I-495's western terminus is at the Manhattan portal of the tunnel.
  • Location: Manhattan and Queens, New York City, New York, US
  • Opened: November 15, 1940
  • Official name: Queens Midtown Tunnel
  • Other name(s): Midtown Tunnel
  • Route: I-495 Toll
  • Crosses: East River
  • Operator: MTA Bridges and Tunnels

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