During Tuesday morning's rush hour, the Staten Island Expressway experienced significant traffic backups, extending from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Slosson Avenue. The delays began due to a crash at the start of the rush hour, which also resulted in the blockage of the HOV lane in the upper level of the bridge. Emergency responders commenced their efforts around 5:30 a.m., leading to ongoing congestion as the situation unfolded.
Traffic is heavily congested on the Staten Island Expressway, stretching back from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Slosson Avenue, significantly impacting the morning rush hour.
The delays originated from an earlier crash on the Verrazzano, which triggered congestion during peak travel times, affecting Brooklyn-bound traffic.
The HOV lane in the upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge was blocked, further exacerbating the traffic issues during the busy morning commute.
Emergency response teams were deployed around 5:30 a.m. to address the early morning crash contributing to the ongoing traffic delays.
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