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Midtown building remains unstable as buckled columns keep moving; evacuations still in place
By Amanda Hurley at FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The situation in Midtown Manhattan has significant implications for Frisco 's own construction projects. As Frisco continues to experience rapid growth and development, the city's building codes and inspection protocols will be under scrutiny. The fact that two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site in Manhattan, causing widespread evacuations and gridlock, raises questions about the measures in place to prevent similar incidents in Frisco. With numerous construction projects underway in the city, residents and business owners will be watching to see how local authorities ensure that buildings are safe and stable. The Frisco city government may need to review its own construction safety protocols to prevent a similar disaster from occurring in the future, taking into account the unique challenges posed by the city's rapid expansion and the Dallas-Fort Worth area's unpredictable weather conditions.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News ·
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What is this story about? A major Midtown Manhattan thoroughfare remains gridlocked and seven surrounding buildings have been evacuated after two columns buckled inside a high-rise construction site, rendering the building highly unstable.
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