MTA Bridges and Tunnels is reminding the public about a series of overnight flood door tests in the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel (HCLT) as part of preparations for potential hurricanes or tropical storms.
Each of the 20-plus ton steel flood doors can only be moved when the tunnel tube is fully closed to traffic. During the following times, one tube of the tunnel will be closed. One lane will be open in each direction in the remaining tube.
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
Wednesday, May 7, into Thursday, May 8 (9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.): HLCT Brooklyn East Tube
Thursday, May 8, into Friday, May 9 (9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.): HLCT Manhattan East Tube
Friday, May 9, into Saturday, May 10 (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.): HLCT Manhattan West Tube
Monday, May 12, into Tuesday, May 13 (9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.): HLCT Brooklyn West Tube
For real time updates on service changes, motorists can visit mta.info. Customers can sign up for real-time email and SMS alerts from MTA Bridges and Tunnels here.