The Lincoln Tunnel was originally proposed in the late 1920s and early 1930s as the Midtown Hudson Tunnel. The tubes of the Lincoln Tunnel were constructed in stages between 1934 and 1957.
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Motorized vehicles only. No pedestrian or bicycle access. Operators of overweight or over-dimensional cargo, or to lead a convoy across the Lincoln Tunnel, must contact the 24-hour Communications Desk at (201) 617-8115 prior to their trip for approval.
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