Weekend Traffic Advisory
Friday July 25, 2014 to Sunday July 27, 2014
This traffic alert details the locations of road construction and other events that will affect the flow of traffic this weekend. This information is subject to change. Check the Weekly Traffic Advisory Check for special traffic advisories
Lane closings may also occur due to circumstances beyond DOT's control. Schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather, security alerts and other emergencies. For up-to-the-minute information, visit 511NY, New York State's official traffic and travel information source. Visit the Office of Emergency Management and NYPD for emergency street closure updates. DOT also issues Weekly Traffic Advisories and Special Alerts. Subscribe to traffic advisory email updates Visit the NYC Street Closures Map
Other state and local agencies are responsible for street construction work in New York City. Visit the Department of Design and Construction, the New York State Department of Transportation, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and MTA for more construction and traffic information. Check who operates bridges and tunnels
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.
Manhattan
West 17th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm to facilitate crane operation.
West 45th Street between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 12:01 am to 1 pm to facilitate crane operation.
West 58th Street between 10th Avenue and 9th Avenue
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm to facilitate crane operation.
65th Street Central Park Transverse Roadway between 5th Avenue and Central Park West
This roadway will be closed to traffic Sunday from 12:01 am to 6 am for NYCDOT bridge inspection work.
East 75th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm to facilitate crane operation.
East 85th Street between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue
This street will be closed Friday and/or Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm to facilitate crane operation.
West 87th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Columbus Avenue
This street will be closed Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm to facilitate crane operation.
East 92nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm to facilitate crane operation.
Washington Square East between Waverly Place and Washington Place
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm to facilitate crane operation.
West 129th Street between 125th Street and Broadway
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 7 am to 8 pm to facilitate crane operation.
Washington Square East between Washington Square South and Washington Place
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm to facilitate crane operation.
Washington Place between Washington Square East and Green Street
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm to facilitate crane operation.
Festivals, Parades and Events
Stone Street Pedestrian Mall
The following streets will be closed daily from March 15th through November 30th from 10 am to 10 pm for the Stone Street Pedestrian Mall as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- Stone Street between Hanover Square and Broad Street
- Mill Lane between Stone Street and South William Street
Little Italy Pedestrian Mall
The following streets will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm for the Little Italy Pedestrian Mall as permitted by the Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- Mulberry Street between Canal Street and Broome Street
- Hester Street between Mott Street and Baxter Street
Avenue of the Americas Festival
This street will be closed Saturday from 11am to 6pm for the Avenue of the Americas Festival as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- 6th Avenue between West 42nd Street and West 56th Street
Workmen’s Circle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral Fair
This street will be closed Sunday from 11am to 6pm for the Workmen’s Circle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral Fair as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- Madison Avenue between East 42nd Street and East 57th Street
A Great Day in Harlem
The following streets will be closed Sunday from 12:00pm Noon to 9pm for the A Great Day in Harlem as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- Perimeter of Giant’s Tomb
- Riverside Drive between 120th Street and Tiemann Place
- Claremont Avenue between 122nd Street and Tiemann Place
- 122nd Street between Riverside Drive and Claremont Avenue
Manhattan/Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge
Due to the Brooklyn Bridge Ramps Rehabilitation Project, several lane closures may affect motorists travelling between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Local streets may experience single lane closures as needed and Manhattan-bound lane closures continue overnight throughout the duration of the project. Any other closures, including Manhattan-bound closures that extend into daytime hours during selected weekends, will be highlighted below. Brooklyn-bound traffic will be maintained throughout the project as will the span’s pedestrian and cycling path. During Manhattan-bound closures, motorists will be detoured to the nearby Manhattan Bridge or may choose other crossings.
Unless otherwise notified of specific occurrences, nighttime closures are as follows: Overnight Detours for Manhattan-Bound TrafficMonday - Thursday nights: 11 pm* to 6 am
Saturday 12:01 am* to 7 am * To allow traffic to clear before the reversal begins, the eastbound BQE exit onto the bridge closes 30 minutes earlier and other Brooklyn ramps onto the bridge shut down 5-15 minutes earlier.
Brooklyn
Duffield Street between Fulton Street and Willoughby Street
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm to facilitate crane operation.
Nevins Street between Schermerhorn Street and Livingston Street
This street will be closed Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm to facilitate crane operation.
Rockwell Place between Lafayette Avenue and Fulton Street
This street will be closed Saturday and/or Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm to facilitate crane operation.
Westbound Service Road of Eastern Parkway between Underhill Avenue and Washington Avenuet
This service road will be closed Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm to facilitate crane operation.
Festivals, Parades and Events
DOT Weekend Walks South Slope Summer Strolls
These streets will be closed Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm for the DOT Weekend Walks South Slope Summer Strolls as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- 5th Avenue between 12th Street and 18th Street
DOT Weekend Walks Summer Stroll on 3rd
These streets will be closed Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm for the DOT Weekend Walks Summer Stroll on 3rd as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- 3rd Avenue between 69th Street and 80th Street
DOT Weekend Walks Tama Summerfeast
This street will be closed Saturday from 2:30 pm to 5:3 0pm for the DOT Weekend Walks Tama Summerfeast as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- Tompkins Avenue between Hancock Street and Putnam Avenue
DOT Weekend Walks 7th Avenue Summer
This street will be closed Saturday from 12:00 pm Noon to 5 pm for the DOT Weekend Walks 7th Avenue Summer as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- 7th Avenue between 12th Street and 15th Street
Bronx
Arthur Avenue between East 181st Street and East 180th Street
This street will be closed Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm to facilitate crane operation.
Festivals, Parades and Events
DOT Weekend Walks Bronx Summer Walks on Burnside Avenue
This street will be closed Saturday from 12:00pm Noon to 5:30pm for the DOT Weekend Walks Bronx Summer Walks on Burnside Avenue as permitted by the Mayor’s street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- West Burnside Avenue between Davidson Avenue and Jerome Avenue
DOT Weekend Walks 204th Summer Festival
This street will be closed Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm for the DOT Weekend Walks 204th Summer Festival as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- 204th Street between Bainbridge Avenue and Decatur Avenue
Gran Parada Dominican Del Bronx
The following streets will be closed Sunday from 2pm to 5pm for the Gran Parada Dominican Del Bronx as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
Formation:- Grand Concourse between East 176th Street and East 181st Street
- Grand Concourse between East 176th Street and East 167th Street
- East 167th Street between Grand Concourse and Jerome Avenue
Queens
Festivals, Parades and Events
DOT Weekend Walks Sunnyside Strolls
This street will be closed Saturday from 1pm to 7pm for the DOT Weekend Walks Sunnyside Strolls as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- 46th Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue
Desfile Colombiano De Nueva York
This street will be closed Sunday from 12:00pm Noon to 2pm for the Desfile Colombiano De Nueva York as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- Northern Boulevard between 69th Street and 86th Street
Staten Island
Festivals, Parades and Events
DOT Weekend Walks Van Duzer Days
This street will be closed Saturday from 1 pm to 6 pm for the DOT Weekend Walks Van Duzer Days as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- Van Duzer Street between Beach Street and Wright Street
Information about scheduled maintenance and construction on MTA Bridges and Tunnels can be found on the MTA Web site.