BREAKING: Morning Commute Chaos in NYC as Major Bridge Closes Unexpectedly In a shocking turn of events, commuters in New York City woke up to a major disruption in their morning routines as a critical bridge connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn suddenly closed early Friday morning. Eyewitness News has confirmed that the George Washington Bridge, one of the busiest bridges in the world, was shut down due to an unspecified incident, sending thousands of drivers into a tailspin. The sudden closure has caused massive traffic jams, with reports of hours-long delays on surrounding roads. As the city's transportation infrastructure grinds to a halt, officials are scrambling to provide updates on when the bridge will reopen and what caused the unexpected closure.
Eyewitness News at 5am - April 14, 2026 ABC7 New York
