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9:21 a.m. September 11, 2001: All New York City Bridges and Tunnels Are Closed

2001-09-11 9:21 a.m.

The New York City Port Authority closes all bridges and tunnels in New York City. [CNN, 9/12/2001; New York Times, 9/12/2001; MSNBC, 9/22/2001; Associated Press, 8/21/2002]