The Queens-Midtown Tunnel, splashed by Hurricane Sandy's floods in 2012 for the first time in history, faced a new challenge when a contractor drilled through its roof.
Officials described the day when a contractor inadvertently drilled a 2.5-inch hole through the tunnel's casing, causing water to cascade inside, further complicating infrastructure integrity.
The quick response from the MTA, who temporarily plugged the hole and reopened the tunnel within hours, highlights both the tunnel's vulnerability and the agency's commitment to maintaining traffic flow.
Videos captured the intense moment as water poured through what appeared to be a vent above, transforming an ordinary day into a nightmare scenario for the MTA.
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