NYC Closes 2 Trans-Manhattan Lanes After Debris Injures 1 Driver

9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 15

Two westbound lanes of the Trans-Manhattan Expressway were shut Friday morning while crews installed protective netting after falling concrete damaged cars twice in the past week.
One driver was struck by debris just before 8 a.m. Wednesday and taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, underscoring the risk on the approach to the George Washington Bridge.
The lane closures triggered delays of up to 90 minutes for traffic leaving the city on the 14-lane bridge, the busiest in the United States.
The Port Authority said it is still investigating the cause, but pointed to repeated winter freezes and heavy salt use that can speed deterioration in aging concrete structures.
The temporary netting is meant to protect motorists until a broader overhaul begins, highlighting wider infrastructure strains in New York and beyond.

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