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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Official Name:</strong> Hugh L. Carey Tunnel (formerly Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Connects:</strong> Lower Manhattan (Battery Park) ↔ Brooklyn (Red Hook)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Length:</strong> 9,117 feet (1.7 miles) - Longest underwater tunnel in North America<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> MTA Bridges and Tunnels<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Opened:</strong> May 25, 1950<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Daily Traffic:</strong> 120,000+ vehicles<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Payment:</strong> 100% Cashless (E-ZPass, Tolls by Mail)
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel operates with cashless tolling in both directions, with different rates based on your payment method and vehicle type.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Passenger Vehicles & Motorcycles</h3>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Type</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">E-ZPass Rate</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Tolls by Mail</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Annual Savings*</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Passenger Cars</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$8.36</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$9.11</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$390 (daily commuter)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Motorcycles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$4.18</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$4.93</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$195 (daily commuter)</td>
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<p style="font-size: 14px; color: #666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">*Based on 520 round trips per year (weekday commuting)</p>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Classification</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">E-ZPass Rate</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Tolls by Mail</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2-Axle Trucks, Buses</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$16.72</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$18.22</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">3-Axle Trucks</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$25.08</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$27.33</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">4-Axle Trucks</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$33.44</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$36.44</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">5-Axle Trucks</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$41.80</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$45.55</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">6+ Axle Trucks</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$50.16</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$54.66</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel converted to 100% cashless tolling in 2017. Here are your payment options:</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">1. E-ZPass (Recommended)</h3>
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<li><strong>Best rates:</strong> Save $0.75 per trip compared to Tolls by Mail</li>
<li><strong>Instant payment:</strong> Drive through at highway speeds</li>
<li><strong>Works everywhere:</strong> Valid on all NYC bridges/tunnels and 16 other states</li>
<li><strong>Where to get:</strong> Online, 500+ retail locations, AAA offices</li>
<li><strong>Cost:</strong> $25 tag fee + $25 minimum balance</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">2. Tolls by Mail</h3>
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<li><strong>How it works:</strong> License plate photographed, bill mailed to vehicle owner</li>
<li><strong>Cost:</strong> Base toll + $0.75 convenience fee</li>
<li><strong>Timeline:</strong> Bill arrives 7-14 days after travel</li>
<li><strong>Payment window:</strong> 30 days to pay before penalties</li>
<li><strong>Late fees:</strong> $50 violation fee if unpaid after 30 days</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">3. Rental Car Arrangements</h3>
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<li><strong>Hertz PlatePass:</strong> $4.95/day + tolls</li>
<li><strong>Enterprise Pass:</strong> $3.95/day + tolls</li>
<li><strong>Avis e-Toll:</strong> $3.95/day + tolls</li>
<li><strong>Budget e-Toll:</strong> $3.95/day + tolls</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate exact toll costs including the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel for your specific route, use TollGuru NYC toll calculator</p>

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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Peak Traffic Hours</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Morning Rush (Manhattan-bound):</strong> 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM</p>
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<li>Heavy congestion from Brooklyn Red Hook area</li>
<li>Expected delays: 15-25 minutes</li>
<li>Alternative: Consider Manhattan Bridge or Brooklyn Bridge</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Evening Rush (Brooklyn-bound):</strong> 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM</p>
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<li>Moderate congestion from Manhattan Battery Park area</li>
<li>Expected delays: 10-20 minutes</li>
<li>Less severe than morning rush due to direction</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Best Travel Times</h3>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Time Period</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Traffic Level</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Travel Time</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Recommendation</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #d4edda;">Early Morning (5-7 AM)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #d4edda;">Light</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #d4edda;">4-6 minutes</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #d4edda;">Excellent</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #fff3cd;">Mid-Morning (10 AM-12 PM)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #fff3cd;">Moderate</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #fff3cd;">8-12 minutes</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #fff3cd;">Good</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f8d7da;">Rush Hours</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f8d7da;">Heavy</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f8d7da;">20-35 minutes</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f8d7da;">Avoid if possible</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #d4edda;">Late Evening (8 PM-11 PM)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #d4edda;">Light</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #d4edda;">5-8 minutes</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #d4edda;">Excellent</td>
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Tunnel Specifications & Restrictions</h2>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Physical Specifications</h3>
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<li><strong>Total Length:</strong> 9,117 feet (1.7 miles)</li>
<li><strong>Underwater Length:</strong> 8,448 feet - Longest underwater vehicular tunnel in North America</li>
<li><strong>Maximum Depth:</strong> 151 feet below mean high water</li>
<li><strong>Number of Tubes:</strong> 2 (one in each direction)</li>
<li><strong>Lanes per Tube:</strong> 2 lanes</li>
<li><strong>Clearance Height:</strong> 12 feet 1 inch</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Vehicle Restrictions</h3>

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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Maximum Height</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">12'1" (12 feet 1 inch)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Strictly enforced</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Maximum Width</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">8'6" (8 feet 6 inches)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Including mirrors</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Hazardous Materials</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Prohibited</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Use alternate routes</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Pedestrians/Bicycles</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Prohibited</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Motor vehicles only</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Manhattan Entrance (Brooklyn-bound)</h3>
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<li><strong>Location:</strong> Battery Park area, near South Ferry</li>
<li><strong>From FDR Drive South:</strong> Take Exit 1 (South Street/Battery Park)</li>
<li><strong>From West Side Highway:</strong> Follow signs to Battery Park/Brooklyn Tunnel</li>
<li><strong>From Lower Manhattan:</strong> Take West Street south to tunnel entrance</li>
<li><strong>Nearest Subway:</strong> South Ferry-Whitehall Terminal (R, W trains)</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Brooklyn Entrance (Manhattan-bound)</h3>
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<li><strong>Location:</strong> Red Hook area, Hamilton Avenue</li>
<li><strong>From Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278):</strong> Take Exit 26 (Hamilton Avenue)</li>
<li><strong>From Gowanus Expressway:</strong> Take Exit 23 (Hamilton Avenue)</li>
<li><strong>From local streets:</strong> Follow Hamilton Avenue west to tunnel entrance</li>
<li><strong>Nearest Subway:</strong> Carroll-9th Streets (F, G trains) - 0.8 miles</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Nearby Crossing Options</h3>

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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">E-ZPass Toll</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Distance from Battery Tunnel</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$8.36</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">-</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Lower Manhattan access</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[brooklyn-bridge-traffic|Brooklyn Bridge]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FREE</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">1.2 miles north</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Budget-conscious drivers</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[manhattan-bridge-toll|Manhattan Bridge]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FREE</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2.1 miles north</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Downtown Brooklyn access</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[williamsburg-bridge-toll|Williamsburg Bridge]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FREE</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">3.5 miles north</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Williamsburg/LES access</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[queens-midtown-tunnel|Queens-Midtown Tunnel]]</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$8.36</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">4.2 miles north</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Midtown Manhattan</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">When to Choose Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel</h3>
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<li><strong>Financial District access:</strong> Direct route to Wall Street, World Trade Center</li>
<li><strong>Weather protection:</strong> Enclosed tunnel vs exposed bridges</li>
<li><strong>Consistent travel times:</strong> Less affected by weather than bridges</li>
<li><strong>Red Hook/Carroll Gardens:</strong> Most direct route from these Brooklyn neighborhoods</li>
<li><strong>Airport connections:</strong> Good route to/from JFK and LGA via Brooklyn</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Why is it called both Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel and Hugh L. Carey Tunnel?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New York', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The tunnel was officially renamed the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel in 2012 to honor the former New York Governor, but most New Yorkers still call it the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. Both names are correct and widely used.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I pay cash at the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, the tunnel has been cashless since 2017. You need E-ZPass for the best rates, or you'll be billed by mail to the vehicle owner's address with a $0.75 convenience fee.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if my vehicle is too tall for the tunnel?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Vehicles over 12'1" are prohibited and will be turned away. Height sensors detect oversized vehicles before entering. Alternative routes include the Verrazzano Bridge (228' clearance) or free bridges like the Manhattan Bridge.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Is there a resident discount for the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, unlike some other NYC crossings, there are no resident discounts for the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. All users pay the same rates regardless of residency.</p>

<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can bicycles or pedestrians use the tunnel?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, the tunnel is for motor vehicles only. Cyclists and pedestrians should use the free Brooklyn Bridge (1.2 miles north) which has dedicated bike/pedestrian pathways.</p>

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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Projects (2025)</h3>
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<li><strong>Routine Maintenance:</strong> Ongoing tile replacement and lighting upgrades</li>
<li><strong>Ventilation System:</strong> Periodic fan maintenance typically during overnight hours</li>
<li><strong>Electronic Systems:</strong> E-ZPass reader upgrades completed in 2024</li>
<li><strong>Safety Improvements:</strong> Enhanced emergency communication systems installation</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Scheduled Closures</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel rarely closes completely, but occasional single-tube closures occur for maintenance:</p>
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<li><strong>Typical Schedule:</strong> 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM (one tube closed, alternating traffic)</li>
<li><strong>Notice:</strong> 48-72 hours advance notification via 511NY and MTA alerts</li>
<li><strong>Duration:</strong> Usually 4-6 hours maximum</li>
<li><strong>Impact:</strong> Expect 15-30 minute delays during overnight maintenance</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Emergency Contacts</h3>
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<li><strong>Emergency Services:</strong> 911 (fire, police, medical)</li>
<li><strong>MTA Police:</strong> *911 from mobile phones</li>
<li><strong>Traffic Incidents:</strong> 511 or #511 from mobile</li>
<li><strong>Toll Violations:</strong> 1-646-252-7000</li>
<li><strong>E-ZPass Customer Service:</strong> 1-800-333-8655</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Emergency Procedures</h3>
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<li><strong>Vehicle Breakdown:</strong> Pull to right shoulder, turn on hazards, call for help</li>
<li><strong>Emergency Exits:</strong> Located every 200 feet, marked with green signs</li>
<li><strong>Fire Emergency:</strong> Exit vehicle immediately, use emergency walkway</li>
<li><strong>Medical Emergency:</strong> Call 911, emergency vehicles respond within 5-10 minutes</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Other MTA Bridges & Tunnels:</strong></p>
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<li>[[queens-midtown-tunnel|Queens-Midtown Tunnel]] - Connects Midtown Manhattan to Long Island City</li>
<li>[[verrazzano-bridge-toll|Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge]] - Brooklyn to Staten Island, $10.17 toll</li>
<li>[[triborough-bridge-toll|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge]] - Connects Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens</li>
<li>[[bronx-whitestone-bridge|Bronx-Whitestone Bridge]] - Bronx to Queens crossing</li>
<li>[[throgs-neck-bridge|Throgs Neck Bridge]] - Alternative Bronx-Queens crossing</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Free Alternative Bridges:</strong></p>
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<li>[[brooklyn-bridge-traffic|Brooklyn Bridge]] - Historic 1883 bridge with bike/pedestrian access</li>
<li>[[manhattan-bridge-toll|Manhattan Bridge]] - Connects lower Manhattan to Brooklyn</li>
<li>[[williamsburg-bridge-toll|Williamsburg Bridge]] - Lower East Side to Williamsburg</li>
<li>[[queensboro-bridge-toll|Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge]] - Manhattan to Queens (some ramps tolled)</li>
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