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Lincoln Tunnel
LING-kun TUN-ul
Local meaning
The Hudson River vehicular tunnel connecting Weehawken, New Jersey, with Midtown Manhattan.
In regional speech, take the Lincoln means use the Lincoln Tunnel. It is a major commuter, bus, taxi, and delivery route into Midtown, and traffic reports may discuss specific tubes, approaches, or the helix rather than treating the tunnel as one simple road.
Example in context
- “The bus comes into Midtown through the Lincoln Tunnel.”
How it is used
A major Port Authority crossing and everyday Tri-State place term.
neutral, practical, regional
commuting, driving, bus travel, traffic reports
A major Port Authority crossing and everyday Tri-State place term.
Approach restrictions, tolls, bus operations, and closures should be checked through current official information.
Spelling and scope
A major Port Authority crossing and everyday Tri-State place term.
- Search forms
Lincoln Tunnel meaning NYCLincoln Tunnel to Manhattantake the Lincoln
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Lincoln Tunnel enter Manhattan?
It connects to Midtown Manhattan near the West Side.
Why do bus commuters mention the Lincoln Tunnel so often?
Many New Jersey commuter buses use it to reach the Port Authority Bus Terminal area.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Bridges and TunnelsPort Authority of New York and New Jersey
Official context for the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, and other Port Authority crossings.