Holland Tunnel Cameras: Live I-78 NJ-Lower Manhattan
Monitor the Holland Tunnel — carrying 120,000+ vehicles daily (140,000+ pre-pandemic) between Jersey City, NJ and Lower Manhattan via Interstate 78. The 1927 tunnel is the NY-NJ crossing of choice for SoHo, Tribeca, Wall Street, and Canal Street access. Track NJ Turnpike Extension approach, tunnel portals, and Canal Street Manhattan exit on TrafficVision.Live.
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Lower Manhattan (Canal Street area) | Opened: November 13, 1927 | Daily Volume: 120,000+ vehicles (pre-pandemic: 140,000+) per Wikipedia | Tubes: 2 tubes — each carrying one direction of traffic | Operator: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) | Tolled Direction: Eastbound only (Manhattan-bound) | I-78 Connection: Only I-78 mileage in New York State — tunnel IS I-78 in NY | NJ Approach: NJ Turnpike Extension, 12th/14th Street approaches | Payment: All-electronic — E-ZPass or Tolls by Mail (no cash) | Related: [Lincoln Tunnel](/blog/lincoln-tunnel-traffic-cameras), [George Washington Bridge](/blog/george-washington-bridge-traffic-cameras) | Camera Sources: PANYNJ, NYSDOT, 511NY, NJDOT, 511NJThe Holland Tunnel is one of the most historic NYC-area crossings — opened November 13, 1927, it was the first long underwater vehicular tunnel in the world when built. Carrying Interstate 78 under the Hudson River, the tunnel connects Jersey City, NJ to Lower Manhattan near Canal Street. Per Wikipedia's Holland Tunnel entry, the tunnel carries 120,000+ vehicles daily (with pre-pandemic levels exceeding 140,000). The tunnel consists of two tubes — each carrying one direction of traffic — and is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Per Wikipedia's I-78 NY entry, the Holland Tunnel is the only I-78 mileage in New York State — the tunnel itself IS I-78 in NY, ending at a Lower Manhattan exit rotary. Tolls are collected eastbound only (Manhattan-bound); westbound is free. The tunnel is a key alternative to the Lincoln Tunnel (Midtown) and George Washington Bridge (Upper Manhattan).
Holland Tunnel Coverage
NJ Turnpike Extension
Primary NJ-side approach
I-78 / NJ Turnpike Extension feeds Holland Tunnel from Newark/Elizabeth south.
12th and 14th Street Approaches
Jersey City surface streets
12th Street and 14th Street approaches in Jersey City serve the Holland Tunnel eastbound portal.
Two Tunnel Tubes
Each direction separate
Each tube carries one-way traffic — 2 lanes per tube.
Canal Street / Hudson Street Exit
Manhattan entry
Holland Tunnel exits to Canal Street and Hudson Street in Lower Manhattan — near SoHo, Tribeca.
Tribeca + SoHo Access
Primary Lower Manhattan destinations
The Canal Street exit rotary feeds Tribeca, SoHo, Wall Street area, and FDR Drive.
Historic 1927 Infrastructure
First underwater tunnel globally
Per Wikipedia, Holland Tunnel was the first long underwater vehicular tunnel in the world when opened.
When to Check Holland Tunnel Cameras
Holland Tunnel Peak Traffic Windows
- Weekday AM (eastbound to Manhattan) — 7-9 AM — Lower Manhattan office commute
- Weekday PM (westbound to NJ) — 4-7 PM — return commute
- Friday PM (westbound) — Extended peak — Friday PM return + weekend departure
- Weekend Lower Manhattan tourism — SoHo shopping, Tribeca dining, Wall Street tours
- Broadway / Financial District events — Evening events drive westbound-then-eastbound patterns
- Major NYC events — Marathon, Parade, NYE
- 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife — Summer 2026 — see MetLife World Cup guide
- Construction / maintenance — Overnight single-tube closures common
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Check Holland Tunnel NJ approach and Canal Street Manhattan exit conditions — free, 24/7, no sign-up.
VIEW HOLLAND TUNNEL CAMERAS →Pro Tip: Which NJ-NYC Crossing?
Three primary NJ-NYC Hudson crossings — each best for different destinations:
- Holland Tunnel (this page) — Lower Manhattan (Canal Street, SoHo, Tribeca, Wall Street area, I-78). 120K+ daily.
- Lincoln Tunnel — Midtown Manhattan (38th-40th St, Times Square, Port Authority). 113K daily.
- George Washington Bridge — Upper Manhattan / Bronx / I-95 through. 275K-300K daily (world's busiest motor vehicle bridge).
Strategy:
- Financial District / FiDi → Holland Tunnel
- Times Square / Theater District → Lincoln Tunnel
- Yankees Stadium / Bronx / Westchester → GWB
- Truck traffic → Holland Tunnel has truck restrictions (check PANYNJ — some HAZMAT banned)
For PATH train commuters (no car needed): Hoboken/JSQ/WTC routes connect to Lower Manhattan / Midtown / 33rd St — often faster than driving during peak.
For NY-NJ metro travel, see our New York City traffic cameras guide, New Jersey traffic cameras guide, George Washington Bridge guide, Lincoln Tunnel guide, Verrazzano-Narrows guide, Brooklyn Bridge guide, JFK airport guide, LGA airport guide, EWR Newark airport guide, I-95 corridor guide, I-78 corridor guide, and Jersey Shore beach cams guide.
Track Holland Tunnel Traffic
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VIEW HOLLAND TUNNEL CAMERAS →How many vehicles use the Holland Tunnel daily?
120,000+ daily (pre-pandemic: 140,000+) per Wikipedia's Holland Tunnel entry. The tunnel is one of the most-used tunnel crossings in the US, along with the Lincoln Tunnel.
When did the Holland Tunnel open?
November 13, 1927 — making it nearly 100 years old. When it opened, the Holland Tunnel was the first long underwater vehicular tunnel in the world.
What route is the Holland Tunnel?
Interstate 78. Per Wikipedia's I-78 NY entry, the Holland Tunnel is the entire I-78 mileage in New York State — the tunnel IS I-78 in NY, ending at a Lower Manhattan exit rotary.
Which direction is tolled on the Holland Tunnel?
Eastbound only (Manhattan-bound). Westbound travel from Manhattan back to NJ is toll-free.
Are Holland Tunnel cameras free to view?
Holland Tunnel vs. Lincoln Tunnel?
Depends on Manhattan destination. Holland Tunnel exits to Lower Manhattan (Canal Street) — best for SoHo, Tribeca, FiDi. Lincoln Tunnel exits to Midtown (38th-40th St) — best for Times Square, Port Authority, Midtown offices.
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