Tunnels & New York City

Business and fast pace of life in New York City is largely to the impeccable transport means in the city. New York City is one of the most vibrant and busy place where someone is always moving. Bridges, tunnels and subways network is all efficient and customized in New York City to meet the heavy demand of its citizens.

Notable underwater tunnels of New York City include:

The Lincoln Tunnel - connects mid-town Manhattan to New Jersey underneath the Hudson River. Using this tunnel is free but coming back to Manhattan means you have to pay $6.00.The Queens Midtown Tunnel- opened in 1940 connects Queens with midtown Manhattan under the East River. Travelling via on each route means paying $3.50. Starting from Canal Street on the west side of Manhattan Island The Holland Tunnel takes you to the eastern edge of New Jersey. Travelling to New Jersey is free but there is a $6.00 toll when you return to the city. The Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, which opened in 1950, is the longest continuous underwater vehicular tunnel in the world. It connects Southwestern Brooklyn with Manhattan. Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and FDR drive are used respectively to pass through Brooklyn and Manhattan. It costs $5.50 each way by car.

Railroad tunnels in New York City include names such as Clark Street Tunnel, Cobble Hill Tunnel, Concourse Tunnel , Cranberry Street Tunnel, Cross-Harbor Rail Tunnel, Downtown Hudson Tubes, East River Tunnels, Freedom Tunnel, Joralemon Street Tunnel, Lexington Avenue Tunnel, Montague Street Tunnel, New York Tunnel Extension, North River Tunnel, Park Avenue Tunnel, Rutgers Street Tunnel, Staten Island Tunnel and Steinway Tunnel. Another notable tunnel system that exists in New York City is the Columbia University intricate tunnel web, linking various departments.

An important and interesting fact to note is that there exists a completely different world beneath the city’s ground. Popularly called ‘Mole people’ there are actually millions that abide underground in New York City tunnels and subways. Most of these keep living down never even seeing the sun. In short, they are another story –another tale!

The tunnels in New York City are not merely a transport means they carry history and art as well. The walls along the tunnels are an impressive sight filled and painted with artistic awe inspiring raw natural talent- something that makes you pause, think and marvel what fantastic artistic souls abide in New York City!