Drivers facing delays at Lincoln Tunnel as crews work to remove crane that caught fire in July over Hell’s Kitchen

NEW YORK — Drivers are facing heaving delays at the Lincoln Tunnel as crews work to remove the crane that caught fire back in July high above Hell’s Kitchen. 

Workers are using a derrick to remove the damaged crane that partially collapsed onto another building across the street, injuring 12 people.

Building inspectors told CBS New York they served a violation notice late last month to the general contractor, Monadnock Construction, because of the crane fire.

The city says it’s still investigating the cause of the fire, but the violation notice blames a hydraulic leak.

Monadnock sent CBS New York a statement saying safety is a top priority and it is working with the city to safely dismantle the crane. 

Stick with CBS New York for the latest updates on this developing story.