Authorities in New York City have shut down the Brooklyn Bridge after suspicious packages were reported. Reports indicate that there are two different packages, one on each side of the bridge, that authorities fear could be a bomb of some sort. All Pedestrian and vehicle traffic is shut down on the bridge until authorities make sure there is nothing dangerous in the packages.

Traffic problems are a major issue due to this closure. The Gowanus is backed up all the way to the belt merge. Officials are asking drivers to take local streets to avoid the massive congestion around the Brooklyn Bridge.