A scaffolding collapse in lower Manhattan is causing delays for commuters at the Holland Tunnel.
A portion of a scaffold on a building at West Broadway and Broome Street fell to the ground at approximately 4 p.m. Monday, officials said.
No injuries were reported.
The Buildings Department closed the area off to traffic as they investigated. The scaffolding was secured by 7 p.m. and the construction company was cleaning the remaining debris from the street.
West Broadway was re-opened; the left lane on Broome Street remained closed as cleaning continued.
Delays to the Holland Tunnel were down to 5 to 10 minutes.
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