Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration
Going to see the ball drop in Times Square? Here are some things to know:

- Use mass transit! Drivers should expect traffic delays, and gridlock at bridges and tunnels.
- Avoid driving in midtown on New Year's Eve.
- Backpacks and large bags are prohibited.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
- Property may not be abandoned at checkpoints.
- Attendees who leave before the ball drops will not be able to gain entry to their original viewing area.
- Expect delays getting into the Times Square area on foot.
- All visitors must go through metal detectors.
- Large screens will be set up in Times Square for those who cannot get close to the ball drop location at 43rd Street and Broadway.

Street Closures
Saturday, December 31, 2011 starting approximately 3:00 pm until 3:00 am Sunday, January 1, 2012 closures within the Times Square area as permitted by NYPD will be as follows: Seventh Avenue and Broadway between 41st Street and 59th Streets, inclusive of all cross streets will begin to close at approximately 3:00 pm, Saturday, December 31, 2011.

The Times Square area will remain closed until approximately 3:00 am, Sunday, January 1st, 2012.

People are strongly advised to use public transportation. On-street parking will be extremely limited in the Midtown area.
Visit the DOT weekend street closure page
Read NYPD's New Year's Eve street closure and traffic delay announcement

Transit Information
The easiest way to get to Times Square is by subway. Some subway station exits in the Times Square area may be closed due to crowding. See other recommended subway stops. Buy MetroCard in advance.
Learn more about New Year's subway and bus service via www.mta.info