The Outerbridge Crossing experienced significant delays during Monday morning rush hour due to a debris spill that blocked a lane. The incident was first reported at approximately 6:30 a.m., leading to congestion on the Staten Island Expressway, which extended to the Goethals Bridge. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey managed the situation and announced that by around 7:00 a.m., the debris was cleared, and traffic flow returned to normal. Travel times on nearby routes were affected, with delays reported until the clearance was completed.
As of now, the debris has been cleared from the Outerbridge Crossing and traffic has returned to normal flow, which is great news for commuters in the area.
During the Monday morning rush hour, delays were significant on the Outerbridge Crossing, with congestion spilling over into the surrounding expressways.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported that the debris spill on the approach to Staten Island lasted for approximately an hour, contributing to the traffic issues.
Travel time around 7 a.m. reached about 20 minutes on Route 440, highlighting the impact of delays from the Staten Island Expressway.
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