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|  Motorists Weekend Traffic Advisory |  |
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| Friday, July 3, 2009 to Sunday, July 5, 2009
As part of its Citywide traffic improvement program, the New York City Department of Transportation has compiled a list of areas where street construction or street events will impede the normal flow of traffic this weekend.
NOTE: This information is subject to change. Please revisit this page from time to time to assure that you see the most recent updates.
For updated information, see Real Time Traffic Information from 511NY, New York State's official traffic and travel info source or from metrocommute.com. This is a supplementary report to the published Weekly Traffic Advisory & Special Alerts. Get Email updates on transportation issues. Subscribe to DOT news. You can also register for news on other New York City government topics.
NOTE: In the event of a security alert, there may be unscheduled traffic delays or detours at river crossings, on highways and on local streets as determined by law enforcement authorities. In addition, security checkpoints at many locations may cause delays.
Please allow extra time when you plan your trip. There are a number of other state and local agencies responsible for some of the street construction work occurring within New York City. Additional information may be available on those agencies' Web sites. For information on New York State road work, visit the New York State Department of Transportation.
Visit the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and MTA Web sites for other traffic information at bridges and tunnels. Check who operates other bridges and tunnels.
Design and construction functions related to major street and highway projects are performed by the Department of Design and Construction, which provides information on projects in your neighborhood.
Permits for parades, block parties, major street fairs and other public street events are issued either by NYPD or the Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management (CECM). Visit the CECM web site for the Citywide events calendar. The times listed for closures for street fairs are for the actual times of the street fairs themselves. The streets may be closed for longer to allow for set-up and breakdown. Street fair organizers are generally permitted to begin set-up at 8 am and breakdown must be completed by 7 pm.Emergency street closures may be ordered by the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) or the New York Police Department. Visit the OEM and NYPD web sites for information. Manhattan
Hudson River: 12th Avenue (9A) between 23rd and 59th Street;Viewing Access: 24th, 26th-30th, 33rd, 34th, 40-44, 47th-52nd and 54th to 57th Streets between 11th and 12th Avenues: The above locations will be closed from 4pm July 4th until 1am July 5th for the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO). West 39th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue: This street will be closed overnight Friday from 12:01am to 6am to facilitate crane operation. Greene Street between Canal Street and Grand Street: This street will be closed Sunday from 8am to 4pm to facilitate crane operation. Grand Street between Thompson Avenue and 6th Avenue: This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 9am to 7pm to facilitate crane operation. Washington Place between Mercer Street and Greene Street: This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8am to 4pm to facilitate crane operation. Mulberry Street between Canal and Broome Streets; Hester Street between Mott and Mulberry Streets: This street will be closed Friday through Sunday until September 1st, 2009 from 11am to 6pm for the Mulberry Street Pedestrian Mall as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO). Stone Street between Coenties Alley and Williams Street: This street will be closed Monday April 27th through November 30th from 11am to 6pm for the Stone Street Pedestrian Mall as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO). Water Street between Fulton Street and Broad Street: This street will be closed Saturday from 11am to 6pm for the Pearl Street Park Association 4th of July Festival as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO). 6th Avenue between West 14th Street and West 23rd Street: This street will be closed Saturday from 11am to 6pm for the McBurney YMCA Festival as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit 6th Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 56th Street: This street will be closed Sunday from 11am to 6pm for the USO Street Fair as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO). Stone Street between Hanover Square and Coenties Alley: This street will be closed Saturday from 11am to 6pm for the Stone Street 4th of July Celebration as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO). Lexington Avenue between East 34th Street and East 42nd Street: This street will be closed Sunday from 11am to 6pm for the Israeli Civil Rights Lexington Avenue Street Fair as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO). Brooklyn
Bedford Avenue between North 4th Avenue and North 9th Street: This street will be closed Saturday July 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 11am to 10pm for the Williamsburg Walks as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
Queens
Myrtle Avenue between Wyckoff Avenue and Fresh Pond Road: This street will be closed Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 6pm for the Myrtle Avenue 4th of July Sidewalk Sale as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
Staten Island
Formation: Showplace Center (Victory Boulevard at West Shore East Service Roadway)Route: West on Victory Boulevard to Glen Street; Glen Street to Cannon Avenue; Cannon Avenue to Victory Boulevard; Victory Boulevard to 141 East Service Road @ West Shore Expressway The above streets will be close Saturday from 12:30pm to 3pm for the Travis 4th of July Parade as permitted by NYPD. Also the northbound Victory Boulevard exit from the West Shore Expressway will be closed. | |
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