NYCMay 19, 2026

Tip #43: Tunnel Breakdown: 911 First, Always

Holland, Lincoln, Brooklyn-Battery (Hugh Carey), Queens-Midtown, and Lincoln tunnels all have no shoulders. A vehicle stopped in a tunnel is a critical life-saf…

Tip #43: Tunnel Breakdown: 911 First, Always — NYC Roadside Emergency Assistance
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Holland, Lincoln, Brooklyn-Battery (Hugh Carey), Queens-Midtown, and Lincoln tunnels all have no shoulders. A vehicle stopped in a tunnel is a critical life-safety hazard.

Call 911 immediately. Port Authority (Holland, Lincoln) or NYPD (Queens-Midtown, BBT) responds first to manage the scene. Tow operators cannot legally enter a tunnel without coordination — the tunnel authority pre-arranges access.

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