Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
Construction workers from Amtrak accidentally cut a telecommunications cable in New Jersey, causing significant flight delays at major US airports. The damage disrupted the Terminal Radar Approach Control system, forcing the FAA to implement ground stops in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Verizon, the cable owner, stated it is repairing the line but bears no responsibility for the incident caused by the construction crew.
- ▪Amtrak construction workers in New Jersey accidentally severed a backup telecom cable used for air traffic control.
- ▪Newark Liberty International Airport was the most affected, with 267 departing and 257 arriving flights delayed.
- ▪The disruption impacted JFK, LaGuardia, and Philadelphia International airports ahead of the UN General Assembly.
- ▪US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the incident caused a telecom outage that forced the FAA to ground flights.
- ▪Verizon stated it is working to repair the cable as quickly as possible but denied responsibility for the damage.
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Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workersImage source, Getty ImagesByMax MatzaPublished10 minutes agoHundreds of flights have been delayed at major airports in the US after construction workers accidentally cut a cable needed for air traffic control. Ground stops and delays were issued on Monday afternoon for airports in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Transport officials said the damage impacted the Terminal Radar Approach Control system, which is used to guide planes during takeoff and landing.
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