Fire Shuts Down Lincoln Tunnel Lanes To New Jersey: Authorities

UPDATE: At 1:50 p.m., the roadway was cleared and all lanes re-opened.

Officials said they stopped traffic heading to New Jersey at the Lincoln Tunnel Monday afternoon because of a car fire.

The car caught fire on the Route 495 westbound lanes, near Pleasant Avenue and the tunnel, at about 12:45 p.m., according to the Port Authority.

It's not clear if there are any injuries or how long the tunnel lanes will be closed.