Tube in Queens-Midtown Tunnel closed for two weekends

Tube in Queens-Midtown Tunnel closed for two weekends

The Queens-bound tube of the Queens-Midtown Tunnel will be closed to traffic from 2 a.m. Saturday through 5 a.m. Monday April 6-8 and again April 13-15 for repairs related to Superstorm Sandy.

Two-way traffic will be in effect in the remaining tube for cars and buses. Commercial traffic must use an alternate route while two-way traffic is in effect.

Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use an alternate route.

Motorists driving from Manhattan to Queens can enter the tunnel at 34th Street between Second and Third avenues. Motorists driving into Manhattan from Queens will exit normally at the 37th Street and tunnel exit for uptown. Downtown traffic will use the marginal tunnel exit to 38th Street and then to Second Avenue. The 34th Street and Second Avenue ramps will be closed to traffic exiting in Manhattan.

Traffic agents and signs will be in place to help direct motorists. In the event of bad weather, this work may be cancelled.