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Holland Tunnel
The Holland Tunnel runs under the Hudson River. The tunnel requires 84 ventilation fans, stored in 4 buildings, and connects Manhattan Island to New York City.
38 Questions
In what part of New York is the Holland Tunnel located?
The Holland Tunnel traverses the Hudson River and connects Manhattan to New Jersey. The Holland Tunnel traverses the water at Spring Street in Lower Manhattan. Canal Street also veers north diagonally to almost meet Spring Street at the entrance to the tunnel. So the tunnel is located at the almost-intersection of Canal and Spring Streets.
My grandfather, Timothy Maher, was a sandhog and he worked on the Holland Tunnel. He had been a miner in Ireland, worked in West Virginia but did not like it...came to New York and worked on the Tunnel. I also would like to learn more.
Are there Pictures of sandhogs who worked on the holland tunnel?
Yes. Check the digital collections of the New York City public library. They have many photos of the tunnel under construction.
Do you pay Holland tunnel both ways?
Toll paid heading into NY. Westbound to NJ is free. Some restrictions apply.
Are buses permitted in the Holland Tunnel?
Yes. The tunnel height limit is 13', and most modern buses meet the 8' 6" (102") width restriction..
Was Joseph L Parker involved in the design and the construction of the holland tunnel?
Yes! He also was involved in the design and the construction of the Queens Midtown Tunnel.
Who was the Holland tunnel named after?
The Holland Tunnel was named after Clifford Holland the man who was the designer of the Holland Tunnel. Clifford Holland had died before the Holland Tunnel was even finished.
When was the holland tunnel built?
The Holland Tunnel was constructed in 1922 through 1927. Planning began in 1920.
Can tractor trailers drive through the Holland tunnel?
No. Commercial vehicles over Class 3 (Ford F350, Chevy Silverado 3500, Dodge Ram 3500, etc.) have been prohibited from using the Holland Tunnel since it reopened following the September 11 attacks.
