Federal Bridgegate probe finds no link to Christie

Following a nine-month investigation, federal officials have said they haven't uncovered any information linking NJ Gov. Chris Christie to the unannounced lane closures at the George Washington Bridge, according to a report from NBC News.

The U.S. Justice Department investigation into New Jersey Gov.Chris Christie’s role in “Bridgegate” has thus far uncovered no information he either knew in advance or directed the closure of traffic lanes on the George Washington Bridge, NBC 4 New York reported Thursday.

Appearing on Townsquare New Jersey's 'Ask the Governor" program Thursday night, Christie sounded a note of vindication.

"This is a report that comes as no shock to me," the governor said. "The day after these events were uncovered, I came out and told people I had no knowledge of this going on and no involvement or any role in its planning. . . . I'm not surprised, but you're always grateful to hear that the things that I said appear like they're going to be confirmed."

Sept. 9 marked the one-year anniversary of the lane closure, when several entrance lanes to the George Washington Bridge in Ft. Lee were closed, causing major traffic tie-ups. During a press conference Thursday, Gov. Chris Christie blasted the Democrat-controlled committee — including its co-chairman Assemblyman John Wisniewski — for leaking documents to the media, according to the Associated Press.