Overview
- The collision occurred early Wednesday on the westbound side of Route 495 at Kennedy Boulevard in Union City.
- Traffic exiting the Lincoln Tunnel into New Jersey was diverted onto local streets.
- Inbound congestion toward Manhattan stretched back to Route 3 near the Meadowlands due to rubbernecking.
- Closure of the express bus lane pushed buses into general traffic, worsening delays for riders.
- Commuters were advised to use the George Washington Bridge as the cause of the crash remains under investigation.